Gary Coleman
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.
Filmography
Gary
2024
as Self (archive footage)
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Amnesia: Who Are You?
2014
as Internet Submission 2
Midgets vs Mascots
2011
as Himself
An American Carol
2008
as Slave
The Great Buck Howard
2008
as Gary Coleman
A Christmas Too Many
2007
as Pizza Guy
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006
as Himself
Church Ball
2006
as Charles Higgins
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Save Virgil
2004
as Himself, The Devil
A Carol Christmas
2003
as Christmas Past
Tupac: Resurrection
2003
as Self (archival)
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
as Self
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002
as Gary Coleman
Night of the Living Doo
2001
as Gary Coleman (voice)
Shafted
2000
as Mister Gary Coleman
Like Father, Like Santa
1998
as Ignatius
Dirty Work
1998
as Gary Coleman
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
1998
as Arnold Jackson
Fox Hunt
1996
as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
S.F.W.
1995
as Gary Coleman
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989
as Self
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Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
1988
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987
as Himself
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Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
1986