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

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Gary

2024 ⭐ 6.2

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The Great Buck Howard

2008 ⭐ 6.0

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

2006 ⭐ 6.7

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Tupac: Resurrection

2003 ⭐ 7.9

Career timeline

2024

Gary

Self (archive footage) · 2024

⭐ 6.2

2011

Midgets vs Mascots

Himself · 2011

⭐ 3.6

2008

An American Carol

Slave · 2008

⭐ 4.2

The Great Buck Howard

Gary Coleman · 2008

⭐ 6.0

2007

A Christmas Too Many

Pizza Guy · 2007

⭐ 3.5

2006

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

Himself · 2006

⭐ 6.7

Church Ball

Charles Higgins · 2006

⭐ 4.3

2003

A Carol Christmas

Christmas Past · 2003

⭐ 5.8

Tupac: Resurrection Notable

Self (archival) · 2003

⭐ 7.9

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Self · 2003

⭐ 5.1

2002

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

Gary Coleman · 2002

⭐ 4.4

2001

Night of the Living Doo Notable

Gary Coleman (voice) · 2001

⭐ 8.9

2000

Shafted Notable

Mister Gary Coleman · 2000

⭐ 10.0

1998

Like Father, Like Santa

Ignatius · 1998

⭐ 5.8

Dirty Work

Self · 1998

⭐ 6.2

1996

Fox Hunt Notable

Murray Lipschitz, Jr. · 1996

⭐ 9.0

1995

S.F.W.

Gary Coleman · 1995

⭐ 6.0

1985

Playing with Fire

David Phillips · 1985

⭐ 6.0

Night of 100 Stars II Notable

Self · 1985

⭐ 8.0

1984

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

D. C. Collins · 1984

⭐ 5.4

1983

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

Nick Newell · 1983

⭐ 5.6

1982

Jimmy the Kid

Jimmy · 1982

⭐ 5.1

The Kid with the Broken Halo

Andy LeBeau · 1982

⭐ 6.7

1981

On the Right Track

Lester · 1981

⭐ 6.5

1980

Scout's Honor Notable

Joey Seymour · 1980

⭐ 7.5

Lucy Moves to NBC

VP of Programming · 1980

⭐ 3.3

1979

The Kid from Left Field

Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper · 1979

⭐ 6.4

Frequently appears with

Todd Bridges

Self

John Malkovich

Buck Howard

Emily Blunt

Valerie Brennan

Steve Zahn

Kenny

Tom Hanks

Mr. Gable

Colin Hanks

Troy Gable

Full filmography

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Gary

2024 ⭐ 6.2

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Midgets vs Mascots

2011 ⭐ 3.6

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An American Carol

2008 ⭐ 4.2

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The Great Buck Howard

2008 ⭐ 6.0

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A Christmas Too Many

2007 ⭐ 3.5

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

2006 ⭐ 6.7

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Church Ball

2006 ⭐ 4.3

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A Carol Christmas

2003 ⭐ 5.8

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Tupac: Resurrection

2003 ⭐ 7.9

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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

2003 ⭐ 5.1

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Frank McKlusky, C.I.

2002 ⭐ 4.4

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Night of the Living Doo

2001 ⭐ 8.9

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Shafted

2000 ⭐ 10.0

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Like Father, Like Santa

1998 ⭐ 5.8

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Dirty Work

1998 ⭐ 6.2

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Fox Hunt

1996 ⭐ 9.0

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S.F.W.

1995 ⭐ 6.0

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Playing with Fire

1985 ⭐ 6.0

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Night of 100 Stars II

1985 ⭐ 8.0

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The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

1984 ⭐ 5.4