Gary Coleman
Acting • Born 1968-02-08 – Died 2010-05-28
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
Movie • 2011
Himself
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Movie • 2003
Self
Jimmy the Kid
Movie • 1982
Jimmy
Dirty Work
Movie • 1998
Self
On the Right Track
Movie • 1981
Lester
A Christmas Too Many
Movie • 2007
Pizza Guy
A Carol Christmas
Movie • 2003
Christmas Past
Church Ball
Movie • 2006
Charles Higgins
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Movie • 1983
Nick Newell
Save Virgil
Movie • 2004
Himself, The Devil
The Kid with the Broken Halo
Movie • 1982
Andy LeBeau
The Kid from Left Field
Movie • 1979
Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
S.F.W.
Movie • 1995
Gary Coleman
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Movie • 2002
Gary Coleman
Fox Hunt
Movie • 1996
Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
Scout's Honor
Movie • 1980
Joey Seymour
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
Movie • 1984
D. C. Collins
An American Carol
Movie • 2008
Slave
The Great Buck Howard
Movie • 2008
Gary Coleman
Like Father, Like Santa
Movie • 1998
Ignatius
Night of the Living Doo
Movie • 2001
Gary Coleman (voice)
Night of 100 Stars II
Movie • 1985
Self
Playing with Fire
Movie • 1985
David Phillips
Amnesia: Who Are You?
Movie • 2014
Internet Submission 2
Gary
Movie • 2024
Self (archive footage)
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Movie • 2006
Himself
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
Movie • 1986
Shafted
Movie • 2000
Mister Gary Coleman
Lucy Moves to NBC
Movie • 1980
VP of Programming
Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
Movie • 1988
Tupac: Resurrection
Movie • 2003
Self (archival)
The Ben Stiller Show
TV • 1992
Good Times
TV • 1974
Martin
TV • 1992
Mad Dog No Good
Son of the Beach
TV • 2000
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Gary Coleman (voice)
The Facts of Life
TV • 1979
Drake & Josh
TV • 2004
Gary Coleman
Silver Spoons
TV • 1982
Arnold Jackson
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TV • 1990
Arnold Jackson-Drummond
America 2-Night
TV • 1978
Little Wayne Coleman
Simon & Simon
TV • 1981
The Wayans Bros.
TV • 1995
Gary Coleman
The Jamie Foxx Show
TV • 1996
Cupid
Today
TV • 1952
Self
The Tyra Banks Show
TV • 2005
227
TV • 1985
The Jeffersons
TV • 1975
Diff'rent Strokes
TV • 1978
Arnold Jackson
My Wife and Kids
TV • 2001
Himself
E! True Hollywood Story
TV • 1996
The Gary Coleman Show
TV • 1982
Andy Le Beau
The Parent 'Hood
TV • 1995
The Parkers
TV • 1999
MADtv
TV • 1995
Self
Baby Bob
TV • 2002
Gary Coleman
Sherman Oaks
TV • 1995
Gary Coleman
Where Are They Now?
TV • 1999
Self
Nitro Circus
TV • 2009
Amazing Stories
TV • 1985
Arnold Jackson
Married... with Children
TV • 1987
Reverend
Married... with Children
TV • 1987
Property Inspector
Unhappily Ever After
TV • 1995
Devil
The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
TV • 2010
Himself
After They Were Famous
TV • 2002
Self
The Drew Carey Show
TV • 1995
Drew's double
Waynehead
TV • 1996
Kevin (voice)
Entertainment Tonight
TV • 1981
Self
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Naked Truth
TV • 1995
Gary Coleman
Hello, Larry
TV • 1979
Arnold Jackson
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
TV • 1979
Hieronymous Fox
Robot Chicken
TV • 2005
Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)
Make Me Laugh
TV • 1997
Contestant
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
The Facts of Life
TV • 1979
Arnold Jackson
The Hughleys
TV • 1998
Self