Gary Coleman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

78

Gender

Male

Birthday

1968-02-08

Day of death

2010-05-28 (42 years old)

Place of Birth

Zion, Illinois, USA

Gary Coleman

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.

Known For

  • The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • Married... with Children

    Married... with Children

  • Married... with Children

    Married... with Children

  • The Drew Carey Show

    The Drew Carey Show

  • Robot Chicken

    Robot Chicken

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  • Drake & Josh

    Drake & Josh

  • The Tyra Banks Show

    The Tyra Banks Show

  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

  • The Facts of Life

    The Facts of Life

  • The Facts of Life

    The Facts of Life

  • Martin

    Martin

  • Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

    Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

  • My Wife and Kids

    My Wife and Kids

  • Simon & Simon

    Simon & Simon

  • The Jeffersons

    The Jeffersons

  • Where Are They Now?

    Where Are They Now?

  • Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

  • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

  • The Parkers

    The Parkers

  • The Naked Truth

    The Naked Truth

  • Good Times

    Good Times

  • 227

    227

  • The Jamie Foxx Show

    The Jamie Foxx Show

  • The Wayans Bros.

    The Wayans Bros.

  • Son of the Beach

    Son of the Beach

  • Unhappily Ever After

    Unhappily Ever After

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

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

  • Entertainment Tonight

    Entertainment Tonight

  • The Parent 'Hood

    The Parent 'Hood

  • Silver Spoons

    Silver Spoons

  • The Hughleys

    The Hughleys

  • The Ben Stiller Show

    The Ben Stiller Show

  • Tupac: Resurrection

    Tupac: Resurrection

  • Fox Hunt

    Fox Hunt

  • Today

    Today

  • Church Ball

    Church Ball

  • Nitro Circus

    Nitro Circus

  • America 2-Night

    America 2-Night

  • Hello, Larry

    Hello, Larry

  • The Great Buck Howard

    The Great Buck Howard

  • Baby Bob

    Baby Bob

  • An American Carol

    An American Carol

  • Frank McKlusky, C.I.

    Frank McKlusky, C.I.

  • On the Right Track

    On the Right Track

  • Lucy Moves to NBC

    Lucy Moves to NBC

  • A Christmas Too Many

    A Christmas Too Many

  • The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

    The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

  • S.F.W.

    S.F.W.

  • Like Father, Like Santa

    Like Father, Like Santa

  • Sherman Oaks

    Sherman Oaks

  • Diff'rent Strokes

    Diff'rent Strokes

  • Save Virgil

    Save Virgil

  • Scout's Honor

    Scout's Honor

  • Night of the Living Doo

    Night of the Living Doo

  • Jimmy the Kid

    Jimmy the Kid

  • The Kid with the Broken Halo

    The Kid with the Broken Halo

  • MADtv

    MADtv

  • Midgets Vs Mascots

    Midgets Vs Mascots

  • Playing with Fire

    Playing with Fire

  • The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

    The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

  • Shafted

    Shafted

  • Amnesia: Who Are You?

    Amnesia: Who Are You?

  • Dirty Work

    Dirty Work

  • A Carol Christmas

    A Carol Christmas

  • Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake

    Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake

  • Waynehead

    Waynehead

  • After They Were Famous

    After They Were Famous

  • The Gary Coleman Show

    The Gary Coleman Show

  • E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

  • The Simpsons: Christmas

    The Simpsons: Christmas

  • Make Me Laugh

    Make Me Laugh

  • Gary

    Gary

  • Night of 100 Stars II

    Night of 100 Stars II

  • The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

    The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

  • The Kid from Left Field

    The Kid from Left Field

  • Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988

    Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988