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Gary Coleman

Acting · Born February 8, 1968 · Zion, Illinois, USA

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.

Movies with Gary Coleman

• The Great Buck Howard (2008) — Gary Coleman
• Dirty Work (1998) — Gary Coleman
• Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) — Self
• Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002) — Gary Coleman
• An American Carol (2008) — Slave
• The Kid with the Broken Halo (1982) — Andy LeBeau
• Night of the Living Doo (2001) — Gary Coleman (voice)
• Night of 100 Stars II (1985) — Self
• A Carol Christmas (2003) — Christmas Past
• Lucy Moves to NBC (1980) — VP of Programming
• The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins (1984) — D. C. Collins
• Amazing Stories: The Movie III (1998) — Arnold Jackson

TV shows with Gary Coleman

• Waynehead (1996) — Kevin (voice)
• The Gary Coleman Show (1982) — Andy Le Beau
• Diff'rent Strokes (1978) — Arnold Jackson