Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Acting • Born 1968-02-08 – Died 2010-05-28

Acting0Zion, Illinois, USA

Biography

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 later.

Filmography

77 credits
Midgets vs Mascots

Midgets vs Mascots

Movie • 2011

Himself

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Movie • 2003

Self

Jimmy the Kid

Jimmy the Kid

Movie • 1982

Jimmy

Dirty Work

Dirty Work

Movie • 1998

Self

On the Right Track

On the Right Track

Movie • 1981

Lester

A Christmas Too Many

A Christmas Too Many

Movie • 2007

Pizza Guy

A Carol Christmas

A Carol Christmas

Movie • 2003

Christmas Past

Church Ball

Church Ball

Movie • 2006

Charles Higgins

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

Movie • 1983

Nick Newell

Save Virgil

Save Virgil

Movie • 2004

Himself, The Devil

The Kid with the Broken Halo

The Kid with the Broken Halo

Movie • 1982

Andy LeBeau

The Kid from Left Field

The Kid from Left Field

Movie • 1979

Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper

S.F.W.

S.F.W.

Movie • 1995

Gary Coleman

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

Movie • 2002

Gary Coleman

Fox Hunt

Fox Hunt

Movie • 1996

Murray Lipschitz, Jr.

Scout's Honor

Scout's Honor

Movie • 1980

Joey Seymour

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

Movie • 1984

D. C. Collins

An American Carol

An American Carol

Movie • 2008

Slave

The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard

Movie • 2008

Gary Coleman

Like Father, Like Santa

Like Father, Like Santa

Movie • 1998

Ignatius

Night of the Living Doo

Night of the Living Doo

Movie • 2001

Gary Coleman (voice)

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

Movie • 1985

Self

Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire

Movie • 1985

David Phillips

Amnesia: Who Are You?

Amnesia: Who Are You?

Movie • 2014

Internet Submission 2

Gary

Gary

Movie • 2024

Self (archive footage)

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'

Movie • 2006

Himself

Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake

Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake

Movie • 1986

Shafted

Shafted

Movie • 2000

Mister Gary Coleman

Lucy Moves to NBC

Lucy Moves to NBC

Movie • 1980

VP of Programming

Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988

Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988

Movie • 1988

Tupac: Resurrection

Tupac: Resurrection

Movie • 2003

Self (archival)

The Ben Stiller Show

The Ben Stiller Show

TV • 1992

Good Times

Good Times

TV • 1974

Martin

Martin

TV • 1992

Mad Dog No Good

Son of the Beach

Son of the Beach

TV • 2000

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

TV • 1989

Gary Coleman (voice)

The Facts of Life

The Facts of Life

TV • 1979

Drake & Josh

Drake & Josh

TV • 2004

Gary Coleman

Silver Spoons

Silver Spoons

TV • 1982

Arnold Jackson

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

TV • 1990

Arnold Jackson-Drummond

America 2-Night

America 2-Night

TV • 1978

Little Wayne Coleman

Simon & Simon

Simon & Simon

TV • 1981

The Wayans Bros.

The Wayans Bros.

TV • 1995

Gary Coleman

The Jamie Foxx Show

The Jamie Foxx Show

TV • 1996

Cupid

Today

Today

TV • 1952

Self

The Tyra Banks Show

The Tyra Banks Show

TV • 2005

227

227

TV • 1985

The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons

TV • 1975

Diff'rent Strokes

Diff'rent Strokes

TV • 1978

Arnold Jackson

My Wife and Kids

My Wife and Kids

TV • 2001

Himself

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

TV • 1996

The Gary Coleman Show

The Gary Coleman Show

TV • 1982

Andy Le Beau

The Parent 'Hood

The Parent 'Hood

TV • 1995

The Parkers

The Parkers

TV • 1999

MADtv

MADtv

TV • 1995

Self

Baby Bob

Baby Bob

TV • 2002

Gary Coleman

Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks

TV • 1995

Gary Coleman

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

TV • 1999

Self

Nitro Circus

Nitro Circus

TV • 2009

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

TV • 1985

Arnold Jackson

Married... with Children

Married... with Children

TV • 1987

Reverend

Married... with Children

Married... with Children

TV • 1987

Property Inspector

Unhappily Ever After

Unhappily Ever After

TV • 1995

Devil

The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

TV • 2010

Himself

After They Were Famous

After They Were Famous

TV • 2002

Self

The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show

TV • 1995

Drew's double

Waynehead

Waynehead

TV • 1996

Kevin (voice)

Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight

TV • 1981

Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

TV • 1975

Self - Cameo (uncredited)

The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth

TV • 1995

Gary Coleman

Hello, Larry

Hello, Larry

TV • 1979

Arnold Jackson

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

TV • 1979

Hieronymous Fox

Robot Chicken

Robot Chicken

TV • 2005

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

Make Me Laugh

Make Me Laugh

TV • 1997

Contestant

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV • 2003

Self

The Facts of Life

The Facts of Life

TV • 1979

Arnold Jackson

The Hughleys

The Hughleys

TV • 1998

Self