Gary Coleman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

76

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

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  • Robot Chicken

    Robot Chicken

  • The Drew Carey Show

    The Drew Carey Show

  • Simon & Simon

    Simon & Simon

  • The Tyra Banks Show

    The Tyra Banks Show

  • Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

  • The Facts of Life

    The Facts of Life

  • Drake & Josh

    Drake & Josh

  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

  • Martin

    Martin

  • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

  • The Jeffersons

    The Jeffersons

  • The Jamie Foxx Show

    The Jamie Foxx Show

  • The Wayans Bros.

    The Wayans Bros.

  • 227

    227

  • My Wife and Kids

    My Wife and Kids

  • Good Times

    Good Times

  • Where Are They Now?

    Where Are They Now?

  • Unhappily Ever After

    Unhappily Ever After

  • The Parent 'Hood

    The Parent 'Hood

  • Today

    Today

  • The Parkers

    The Parkers

  • The Naked Truth

    The Naked Truth

  • Entertainment Tonight

    Entertainment Tonight

  • Silver Spoons

    Silver Spoons

  • Son of the Beach

    Son of the Beach

  • An American Carol

    An American Carol

  • America 2-Night

    America 2-Night

  • The Great Buck Howard

    The Great Buck Howard

  • On the Right Track

    On the Right Track

  • Dirty Work

    Dirty Work

  • Baby Bob

    Baby Bob

  • Amnesia: Who Are You?

    Amnesia: Who Are You?

  • Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

    Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

  • Hello, Larry

    Hello, Larry

  • Scout's Honor

    Scout's Honor

  • Nitro Circus

    Nitro Circus

  • The Kid from Left Field

    The Kid from Left Field

  • The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

    The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

  • Fox Hunt

    Fox Hunt

  • Waynehead

    Waynehead

  • The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

    The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

  • The Ben Stiller Show

    The Ben Stiller Show

  • S.F.W.

    S.F.W.

  • Tupac: Resurrection

    Tupac: Resurrection

  • Frank McKlusky, C.I.

    Frank McKlusky, C.I.

  • A Christmas Too Many

    A Christmas Too Many

  • Jimmy the Kid

    Jimmy the Kid

  • The Kid with the Broken Halo

    The Kid with the Broken Halo

  • Night of the Living Doo

    Night of the Living Doo

  • Sherman Oaks

    Sherman Oaks

  • Lucy Moves to NBC

    Lucy Moves to NBC

  • Diff'rent Strokes

    Diff'rent Strokes

  • Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake

    Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake

  • MADtv

    MADtv

  • E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

  • After They Were Famous

    After They Were Famous

  • Midgets Vs Mascots

    Midgets Vs Mascots

  • The Gary Coleman Show

    The Gary Coleman Show

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

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

  • Save Virgil

    Save Virgil

  • Like Father, Like Santa

    Like Father, Like Santa

  • The Simpsons: Christmas

    The Simpsons: Christmas

  • Make Me Laugh

    Make Me Laugh

  • The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

    The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

  • A Carol Christmas

    A Carol Christmas

  • Night of 100 Stars II

    Night of 100 Stars II

  • Shafted

    Shafted

  • Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988

    Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988

  • Church Ball

    Church Ball

  • Gary

    Gary

  • Playing with Fire

    Playing with Fire