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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Midgets vs Mascots
as Himself
2011
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
as Self
2003
Jimmy the Kid
as Jimmy
1982
Dirty Work
as Self
1998
On the Right Track
as Lester
1981
A Christmas Too Many
as Pizza Guy
2007
A Carol Christmas
as Christmas Past
2003
Church Ball
as Charles Higgins
2006
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
as Nick Newell
1983
Save Virgil
as Himself, The Devil
2004
The Kid with the Broken Halo
as Andy LeBeau
1982
The Kid from Left Field
as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
1979
S.F.W.
as Gary Coleman
1995
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
as Gary Coleman
2002
Fox Hunt
as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
1996
Scout's Honor
as Joey Seymour
1980
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
as D. C. Collins
1984
An American Carol
as Slave
2008
The Great Buck Howard
as Gary Coleman
2008
Like Father, Like Santa
as Ignatius
1998
TV Appearances
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
Good Times
1974
Martin
as Mad Dog No Good
1992
Son of the Beach
2000
The Simpsons
as Gary Coleman (voice)
1989
The Facts of Life
1979
Drake & Josh
as Gary Coleman
2004
Silver Spoons
as Arnold Jackson
1982
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Arnold Jackson-Drummond
1990
America 2-Night
as Little Wayne Coleman
1978
Simon & Simon
1981
The Wayans Bros.
as Gary Coleman
1995