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.
Acted in 56
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
A Christmas Too Many
Pizza Guy
- 2006
Church Ball
Charles Higgins
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
A Carol Christmas
Christmas Past
- 2002
Baby Bob
Gary Coleman · 1 episode
- 2001
Night of the Living Doo
Gary Coleman (voice)
- 2000
Shafted
Mister Gary Coleman
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Like Father, Like Santa
Ignatius
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Arnold Jackson
- 1997
Make Me Laugh
Contestant · 1 episode
- 1996
Waynehead
Kevin (voice) · 13 episodes
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
Fox Hunt
Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
- 1995
Sherman Oaks
Gary Coleman · 2 episodes
S.F.W.
Gary Coleman
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1985
Playing with Fire
David Phillips
- 1984
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
D. C. Collins
- 1983
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Nick Newell
- 1982
Jimmy the Kid
Jimmy
The Gary Coleman Show
Andy Le Beau · 26 episodes
The Kid with the Broken Halo
Andy LeBeau
- 1981
On the Right Track
Lester
- 1980
Scout's Honor
Joey Seymour
Lucy Moves to NBC
VP of Programming
1970s
- 1979
The Kid from Left Field
Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
- 1978
Diff'rent Strokes
Arnold Jackson · 189 episodes
- 1975
- 1974
Produced 1
2010s
- 2011
Midgets vs Mascots
Associate Producer
Appearances17
2020s
- 2024
2010s
- 2011
Midgets vs Mascots
Himself
2000s
- 2009
Nitro Circus
Self · 1 episode
- 2006
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Himself
- 2003
Tupac: Resurrection
Self (archival)
- 2002
After They Were Famous
Self · 1 episode
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 2 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
Self
- 1987
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
Himself
- 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
- 1981
1950s
- 1952
