Gary Coleman
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.
Filmography (78 titles)
6.2MovieGary
Self (archive footage) · 2024
Amnesia: Who Are You?
Internet Submission 2 · 2014
3.6MovieMidgets vs Mascots
Himself · 2011
The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
Himself · 2010
6.5ShowNitro Circus
2009
4.2MovieAn American Carol
Slave · 2008
6.0MovieThe Great Buck Howard
Gary Coleman · 2008
3.5MovieA Christmas Too Many
Pizza Guy · 2007
6.7MovieBehind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Himself · 2006
4.3MovieChurch Ball
Charles Higgins · 2006
5.0ShowThe Tyra Banks Show
2005
7.6ShowRobot Chicken
Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice) · 2005
Save Virgil
Himself, The Devil · 2004
8.4ShowDrake & Josh
Gary Coleman · 2004
5.8MovieA Carol Christmas
Christmas Past · 2003
7.9MovieTupac: Resurrection
Self (archival) · 2003
5.1MovieDickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Self · 2003
5.3ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 2003
4.4MovieFrank McKlusky, C.I.
Gary Coleman · 2002
6.5ShowAfter They Were Famous
Self · 2002
10.0ShowBaby Bob
Gary Coleman · 2002
8.9MovieNight of the Living Doo
Gary Coleman (voice) · 2001
7.4ShowMy Wife and Kids
Himself · 2001
10.0MovieShafted
Mister Gary Coleman · 2000
6.6ShowSon of the Beach
2000
8.0ShowThe Parkers
1999
Where Are They Now?
Self · 1999
5.8MovieLike Father, Like Santa
Ignatius · 1998
6.8ShowThe Hughleys
Self · 1998
6.2MovieDirty Work
Self · 1998