Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Actor · Producer

Zion, Illinois, USA
February 8, 1968

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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Representative Works

Dirty Work
Dirty Work
6.2
/ English
An American Carol
An American Carol
4.2
/ English
Tupac: Resurrection
Tupac: Resurrection
7.9
/ English
Save Virgil
Save Virgil
9.0
/ English
A Carol Christmas
A Carol Christmas
5.8
/ English
S.F.W.
S.F.W.
5.9
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Dirty Work
1998Nominee

Best Performance

Dirty Work

The Great Buck Howard
2008Nominee

Best Performance

The Great Buck Howard

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003Nominee

Best Performance

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Career Highlights

Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002Highlight

Best Performance

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

An American Carol
2008Highlight

Best Performance

An American Carol