Gary Coleman

Actor
BirthdayFeb 8, 1968 (42 years old)
DeathdayMay 28, 2010
Place of birthZion, Illinois, USA
GenderMale

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

Gary Coleman (voice)

Dec 17, 1989

Arnold Jackson-Drummond

Sep 10, 1990

Gary Coleman

Jan 11, 2004

Reverend, Property Inspector

Apr 5, 1987

Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)

Feb 20, 2005

Himself

Mar 28, 2001

Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Oct 11, 1975

Arnold Jackson

Nov 3, 1978

Self

Jun 12, 1998

Gary Coleman

Jan 18, 2008

Arnold Jackson

Sep 29, 1985

Self (archival)

Nov 14, 2003

Drew's double

Sep 13, 1995

Aug 27, 1992

Self

Oct 14, 1995

Hieronymous Fox

Sep 20, 1979

Jan 18, 1975

Gary Coleman

Sep 15, 1994

Slave

Oct 3, 2008

Gary Coleman (voice)

Dec 17, 1989

Arnold Jackson-Drummond

Sep 10, 1990

Gary Coleman

Jan 11, 2004

Reverend, Property Inspector

Apr 5, 1987

Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)

Feb 20, 2005

Himself

Mar 28, 2001

Acting


Participated in 33 movies, 41 TV series

2024

Self (archive footage)


2020

Self (archive footage)


2014

Internet Submission 2


2011

Himself, Associate Producer




2008


2008


2007



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