Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman
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Gary Coleman

Actor 1968-02-08 Zion, Illinois, USA

Gary Wayne Coleman (February 8, 1968 — May 28, 2010) was an American actor, known for his childhood role as Arnold Jackson in the American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986) and for his small stature as an adult. He was described in the 1980s as "one of television's most promising stars". After a successful childhood acting career, Coleman struggled financially later in life. In 1989, he successfully sued his parents and business advisor over misappropriation of his assets, only to declare bankruptcy a decade lat...

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 · Gary Coleman (voice)

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990 · Arnold Jackson-Drummond

Drake & Josh

Drake & Josh

2004 · Gary Coleman

Married... with Children

Married... with Children

1987 · Reverend

Robot Chicken

Robot Chicken

2005 · Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)

My Wife and Kids

My Wife and Kids

2001 · Himself

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self (uncredited)

Dirty Work

Dirty Work

1998 · Gary Coleman

Diff'rent Strokes

Diff'rent Strokes

1978 · Arnold Jackson

The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard

2008 · Gary Coleman

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1985 · Arnold Jackson

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

2003 · Self

The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show

1995 · Drew's double

Tupac: Resurrection

Tupac: Resurrection

2003 · Self (archival)

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

1979 · Hieronymous Fox

MADtv

MADtv

1995 · Self

Martin

Martin

1992 · Mad Dog No Good

The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons

1975 · TV