Gary Coleman
Actor
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
The Great Buck Howard
as Gary Coleman 2008
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
as Self 2003
Tupac: Resurrection
as Self (archival) 2003
S.F.W.
as Gary Coleman 1995
An American Carol
as Slave 2008
Night of the Living Doo
as Gary Coleman (voice) 2001
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
as Gary Coleman 2002
A Carol Christmas
as Christmas Past 2003
Midgets Vs Mascots
as Himself 2011
Gary
as Self (archive footage) 2024
Church Ball
as Charles Higgins 2006
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
as D. C. Collins 1984
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
as Nick Newell 1983
The Kid from Left Field
as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper 1979
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self 1985
On the Right Track
as Lester 1981