Gary Coleman
Born
February 8, 1968
Died
May 28, 2010 (42 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
Gary
Self (archive footage)
2024
Showbiz Kids
Self (archive footage)
2020
Avenue Q
Gary Coleman
2017
Amnesia: Who Are You?
Internet Submission 2
2014
Midgets Vs Mascots
Himself
2011
The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
Himself · (1 episode)
2010
Nitro Circus Live
(1 episode)
2009
An American Carol
Slave
2008
The Great Buck Howard
Gary Coleman
2008
A Christmas Too Many
Pizza Guy
2007
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Himself
2006
Church Ball
Charles Higgins
2006
The Tyra Banks Show
(1 episode)
2005
Robot Chicken
Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Save Virgil
Himself, The Devil
2004
Drake & Josh
Gary Coleman · (1 episode)
2004
A Carol Christmas
Christmas Past
2003
Tupac: Resurrection
Self (archival)
2003
The Simpsons: Christmas
2003
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Self
2003
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Gary Coleman
2002
After They Were Famous
Self · (1 episode)
2002
Baby Bob
(1 episode)
2002
Night of the Living Doo
Gary Coleman (voice)
2001
My Wife and Kids
Himself · (2 episodes)
2001
Son of the Beach
(2 episodes)
2000
Shafted
Mister Gary Coleman
2000
The Parkers
(1 episode)
1999
Where Are They Now?
Self · (1 episode)
1999
Like Father, Like Santa
Ignatius
1998
Dirty Work
Self
1998
Waynehead
Kevin (voice) · (13 episodes)
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
(1 episode)
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
1996
Fox Hunt
Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
1996
MADtv
Self · (2 episodes)
1995
The Drew Carey Show
Drew's double · (1 episode)
1995
The Naked Truth
Gary Coleman · (1 episode)
1995
Sherman Oaks
(1 episode)
1995
The Parent 'Hood
(1 episode)
1995
The Wayans Bros.
Gary Coleman · (1 episode)
1995
Unhappily Ever After
Devil · (1 episode)
1995
S.F.W.
Gary Coleman
1994
The Ben Stiller Show
(2 episodes)
1992
Martin
(1 episode)
1992
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Arnold Jackson-Drummond · (1 episode)
1990
The Simpsons
Gary Coleman (voice) · (4 episodes)
1989
Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
1988
Married... with Children
Reverend · (1 episode)
1987
Married... with Children
Property Inspector · (1 episode)
1987
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
1986
Amazing Stories
Arnold Jackson · (1 episode)
1985
227
(1 episode)
1985
Playing with Fire
David Phillips
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
D. C. Collins
1984
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Nick Newell
1983
Jimmy the Kid
Jimmy
1982
Silver Spoons
(1 episode)
1982
The Gary Coleman Show
Andy Le Beau · (26 episodes)
1982
The Kid with the Broken Halo
Andy LeBeau
1982
Simon & Simon
(1 episode)
1981
Entertainment Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
1981
On the Right Track
Lester
1981
Scout's Honor
Joey Seymour
1980
Lucy Moves to NBC
VP of Programming
1980
The Kid from Left Field
Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
1979
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Hieronymous Fox · (2 episodes)
1979
The Facts of Life
(1 episode)
1979
Hello, Larry
Arnold Jackson · (3 episodes)
1979
Diff'rent Strokes
Arnold Jackson · (189 episodes)
1978
America 2-Night
Little Wayne Coleman · (65 episodes)
1978
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975
The Jeffersons
(1 episode)
1975
Good Times
(2 episodes)
1974
Today
Self · (1 episode)
1952