
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.
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Gary
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Nitro Circus
2009
Church Ball
2006
Robot Chicken
2005
Drake & Josh
2004
Baby Bob
2002
My Wife and Kids
2001
Shafted
2000
Son of the Beach
2000
The Parkers
1999
The Hughleys
1998
Dirty Work
1998
Make Me Laugh
1997
Waynehead
1996
Fox Hunt
1996
MADtv
1995
The Naked Truth
1995
Sherman Oaks
1995
S.F.W.
1995
The Parent 'Hood
1995
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Martin
1992
The Simpsons
1989
Amazing Stories
1985
227
1985
Jimmy the Kid
1982
Silver Spoons
1982
Simon & Simon
1981
Scout's Honor
1980
Hello, Larry
1979
America 2-Night
1978
The Jeffersons
1975
Good Times
1974
Today
1952
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