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.
Gary Coleman
Actor · Born 8 Feb 1968, Zion
Gary Wayne Coleman (February 8, 1968 — May 28, 2010) was an American actor, known for his childhood role as Arnold…
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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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- Born8 February 1968Magh 25, 2024 BS
- Died28 May 2010 (aged 42)
- BirthplaceZion, Illinois, USA
- Known forActing
- GenderMale
- Also known asGary Wayne Coleman, 加利·高文
- Popularity0.4TMDB score
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Amnesia: Who Are You?
Midgets vs Mascots
An American Carol
The Great Buck Howard
A Christmas Too Many
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Church Ball
Save Virgil
A Carol Christmas
Tupac: Resurrection
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Night of the Living Doo
Shafted
Like Father, Like Santa
Dirty Work
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
Fox Hunt
S.F.W.
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The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
Nitro Circus
The Tyra Banks Show
Robot Chicken
Drake & Josh
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
After They Were Famous
Baby Bob
My Wife and Kids
Son of the Beach
The Parkers
Where Are They Now?
The Hughleys
Make Me Laugh
Waynehead
The Jamie Foxx Show
E! True Hollywood Story
MADtv
The Drew Carey Show
The Naked Truth
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The Simpsons (1989)·The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)·Drake & Josh (2004)·Married... with Children (1987)·Robot Chicken (2005)·Dirty Work (1998)