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 ban…
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Filmography
Acting (77)
Movies (33)
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2024as Self (archive footage)
Amnesia: Who Are You?
2014as Internet Submission 2
Midgets vs Mascots
2011as Himself
An American Carol
2008as Slave
The Great Buck Howard
2008as Gary Coleman
A Christmas Too Many
2007as Pizza Guy
Church Ball
2006as Charles Higgins
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006as Himself
Save Virgil
2004as Himself, The Devil
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003as Self
A Carol Christmas
2003as Christmas Past
Tupac: Resurrection
2003as Self (archival)
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002as Gary Coleman
Night of the Living Doo
2001as Gary Coleman (voice)
Shafted
2000as Mister Gary Coleman
Dirty Work
1998as Self
Like Father, Like Santa
1998as Ignatius
Fox Hunt
1996as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
S.F.W.
1995as Gary Coleman
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989as Self
Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
1988 It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987as Himself
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
1986
Playing with Fire
1985as David Phillips
Night of 100 Stars II
1985as Self
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
1984as D. C. Collins
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
1983as Nick Newell
The Kid with the Broken Halo
1982as Andy LeBeau
Jimmy the Kid
1982as Jimmy
On the Right Track
1981as Lester
Scout's Honor
1980as Joey Seymour
Lucy Moves to NBC
1980as VP of Programming
The Kid from Left Field
1979as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
Television (44)
The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
2010as Himself
Nitro Circus
2009
Robot Chicken
2005as Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)
The Tyra Banks Show
2005
Drake & Josh
2004as Gary Coleman
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003as Self
Baby Bob
2002as Gary Coleman
After They Were Famous
2002as Self
My Wife and Kids
2001as Himself
Son of the Beach
2000
The Parkers
1999
Where Are They Now?
1999as Self
The Hughleys
1998as Self
Make Me Laugh
1997as Contestant
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996as Cupid
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Waynehead
1996as Kevin (voice)
The Drew Carey Show
1995as Drew's double
The Wayans Bros.
1995as Gary Coleman
Unhappily Ever After
1995as Devil
The Parent 'Hood
1995
The Naked Truth
1995as Gary Coleman
MADtv
1995as Self
Sherman Oaks
1995as Gary Coleman
Martin
1992as Mad Dog No Good
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990as Arnold Jackson-Drummond
The Simpsons
1989as Gary Coleman (voice)
Married... with Children
1987as Property Inspector
Amazing Stories
1985as Arnold Jackson
227
1985
Silver Spoons
1982as Arnold Jackson
The Gary Coleman Show
1982as Andy Le Beau
Simon & Simon
1981
Entertainment Tonight
1981as Self
The Facts of Life
1979as Arnold Jackson
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979as Hieronymous Fox
Hello, Larry
1979as Arnold Jackson
America 2-Night
1978as Little Wayne Coleman
Diff'rent Strokes
1978as Arnold Jackson
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Jeffersons
1975
Good Times
1974
Today
1952as Self
Crew (1)
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