Gary Coleman
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 ban...
Known For
Filmography
Gary
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Amnesia: Who Are You?
2014
as Internet Submission 2
Midgets vs Mascots
2011
as Himself
The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
2010
as Himself
Nitro Circus
2009
as Self
An American Carol
2008
as Slave
The Great Buck Howard
2008
as Gary Coleman
A Christmas Too Many
2007
as Pizza Guy
Church Ball
2006
as Charles Higgins
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006
as Himself
The Tyra Banks Show
2005
Robot Chicken
2005
as Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)
Save Virgil
2004
as Himself, The Devil
Drake & Josh
2004
as Gary Coleman
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
2003
as Self
A Carol Christmas
2003
as Christmas Past
Tupac: Resurrection
2003
as Self (archival)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
2002
as Gary Coleman
Baby Bob
2002
as Gary Coleman
After They Were Famous
2002
as Self
Night of the Living Doo
2001
as Gary Coleman (voice)
My Wife and Kids
2001
as Himself
Shafted
2000
as Mister Gary Coleman
Son of the Beach
2000
The Parkers
1999
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
Dirty Work
1998
as Gary Coleman
Like Father, Like Santa
1998
as Ignatius
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
1998
as Arnold Jackson
The Hughleys
1998
as Self
Make Me Laugh
1997
as Contestant
Fox Hunt
1996
as Murray Lipschitz, Jr.
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Cupid
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Waynehead
1996
as Kevin (voice)
S.F.W.
1995
as Gary Coleman
The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Gary Coleman
The Parent 'Hood
1995
MADtv
1995
as Self
Sherman Oaks
1995
as Gary Coleman
Unhappily Ever After
1995
as Devil
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Drew's double
The Naked Truth
1995
as Gary Coleman
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
Martin
1992
as Mad Dog No Good
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Arnold Jackson-Drummond
The Word
1990
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
1989
as Self
The Simpsons
1989
as Gary Coleman (voice)
Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
1988
It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration
1987
as Himself
Married... with Children
1987
as Reverend
Married... with Children
1987
as Property Inspector
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
1986
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Playing with Fire
1985
as David Phillips
227
1985
Amazing Stories
1985
as Arnold Jackson
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
1984
as D. C. Collins
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
1983
as Nick Newell
Jimmy the Kid
1982
as Jimmy
The Kid with the Broken Halo
1982
as Andy LeBeau
Silver Spoons
1982
as Arnold Jackson
The Gary Coleman Show
1982
as Andy Le Beau
On the Right Track
1981
as Lester
Simon & Simon
1981
Entertainment Tonight
1981
as Self
Scout's Honor
1980
as Joey Seymour
Lucy Moves to NBC
1980
as VP of Programming
The Kid from Left Field
1979
as Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper
The Facts of Life
1979
Hello, Larry
1979
as Arnold Jackson
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979
as Hieronymous Fox
The Facts of Life
1979
as Arnold Jackson
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
as Arnold Jackson
America 2-Night
1978
as Little Wayne Coleman
The Jeffersons
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
Good Times
1974
Today
1952
as Self