Portrait of Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Bio: 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"
Born: Thu, Feb 08 1968
Birthplace: Zion, Illinois, USA

Death: Fri, May 28 2010
Gary Coleman is 42 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Gary
Gary
Gary Coleman would have been no older than 42 in Gary as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 2024
Poster of Showbiz Kids
Showbiz Kids
Gary Coleman would have been no older than 42 in Showbiz Kids as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 2020
Poster of Amnesia: Who Are You?
Amnesia: Who Are You?
Gary Coleman would have been no older than 42 in Amnesia: Who Are You? as 'Internet Submission 2'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 28 2014
Poster of Midgets Vs Mascots
Midgets Vs Mascots
Gary Coleman would have been no older than 42 in Midgets Vs Mascots as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 2011
Poster of An American Carol
An American Carol
Gary Coleman was 40 in An American Carol as 'Slave'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of The Great Buck Howard
The Great Buck Howard
Gary Coleman was 39 in The Great Buck Howard as 'Gary Coleman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of A Christmas Too Many
A Christmas Too Many
Gary Coleman was 39 in A Christmas Too Many as 'Pizza Guy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 2007
Poster of Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Gary Coleman was 38 in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 04 2006
Poster of Church Ball
Church Ball
Gary Coleman was 38 in Church Ball as 'Charles Higgins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2006
Poster of Save Virgil
Save Virgil
Gary Coleman was 36 in Save Virgil as 'Himself, The Devil'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2004
Poster of A Carol Christmas
A Carol Christmas
Gary Coleman was 35 in A Carol Christmas as 'Christmas Past'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 2003
Poster of Tupac: Resurrection
Tupac: Resurrection
Gary Coleman was 35 in Tupac: Resurrection as 'Self (archival)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2003
Poster of The Simpsons: Christmas
The Simpsons: Christmas
Gary Coleman was 35 in The Simpsons: Christmas
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2003
Poster of Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
Gary Coleman was 35 in Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 2003
Poster of Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Gary Coleman was 34 in Frank McKlusky, C.I. as 'Gary Coleman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2002
Poster of Night of the Living Doo
Night of the Living Doo
Gary Coleman was 33 in Night of the Living Doo as 'Gary Coleman (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2001
Poster of Shafted
Shafted
Gary Coleman was 31 in Shafted as 'Mister Gary Coleman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Like Father, Like Santa
Like Father, Like Santa
Gary Coleman was 30 in Like Father, Like Santa as 'Ignatius'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1998
Poster of Dirty Work
Dirty Work
Gary Coleman was 30 in Dirty Work as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Fox Hunt
Fox Hunt
Gary Coleman was 27 in Fox Hunt as 'Murray Lipschitz, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of S.F.W.
S.F.W.
Gary Coleman was 26 in S.F.W. as 'Gary Coleman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
Gary Coleman was 20 in Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1988
Poster of Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
Gary Coleman was 17 in Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire
Gary Coleman was 17 in Playing with Fire as 'David Phillips'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Gary Coleman was 17 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
Gary Coleman was 16 in The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins as 'D. C. Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1984
Poster of The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Gary Coleman was 14 in The Kid with the 200 I.Q. as 'Nick Newell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of Jimmy the Kid
Jimmy the Kid
Gary Coleman was 14 in Jimmy the Kid as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of The Kid with the Broken Halo
The Kid with the Broken Halo
Gary Coleman was 14 in The Kid with the Broken Halo as 'Andy LeBeau'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1982
Poster of On the Right Track
On the Right Track
Gary Coleman was 13 in On the Right Track as 'Lester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of Scout's Honor
Scout's Honor
Gary Coleman was 12 in Scout's Honor as 'Joey Seymour'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1980
Poster of Lucy Moves to NBC
Lucy Moves to NBC
Gary Coleman was 12 in Lucy Moves to NBC as 'VP of Programming'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1980
Poster of The Kid from Left Field
The Kid from Left Field
Gary Coleman was 11 in The Kid from Left Field as 'Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins
Gary Coleman was 41+ in The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 2010
Poster of Nitro Circus Live
Nitro Circus Live
Gary Coleman was 41+ in Nitro Circus Live
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 2009
Poster of The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show
Gary Coleman was 37+ in The Tyra Banks Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2005
Poster of Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken
Gary Coleman was 37+ in Robot Chicken as 'Arnold Jackson / Barry the Banana / James Robert 'Radio' Kennedy (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 2005
Poster of Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh
Gary Coleman was 35+ in Drake & Josh as 'Gary Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 2004
Poster of After They Were Famous
After They Were Famous
Gary Coleman was 34+ in After They Were Famous as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Baby Bob
Baby Bob
Gary Coleman was 34+ in Baby Bob
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 18 2002
Poster of My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Gary Coleman was 33+ in My Wife and Kids as 'Himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001
Poster of Son of the Beach
Son of the Beach
Gary Coleman was 32+ in Son of the Beach
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2000
Poster of The Parkers
The Parkers
Gary Coleman was 31+ in The Parkers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Gary Coleman was 31+ in Where Are They Now? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Waynehead
Waynehead
Gary Coleman was 28+ in Waynehead as 'Kevin (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1996
Poster of The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show
Gary Coleman was 28+ in The Jamie Foxx Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 28 1996
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Gary Coleman was 28+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Gary Coleman was 27+ in MADtv as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
Gary Coleman was 27+ in The Naked Truth as 'Gary Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
Gary Coleman was 27+ in The Drew Carey Show as 'Drew's double'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks
Gary Coleman was 27+ in Sherman Oaks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 16 1995
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Gary Coleman was 26+ in The Parent 'Hood
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Gary Coleman was 26+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'Gary Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Unhappily Ever After
Unhappily Ever After
Gary Coleman was 26+ in Unhappily Ever After as 'Devil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of The Ben Stiller Show
The Ben Stiller Show
Gary Coleman was 24+ in The Ben Stiller Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 1992
Poster of Martin
Martin
Gary Coleman was 24+ in Martin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Gary Coleman was 22+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Arnold Jackson-Drummond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Gary Coleman was 21+ in The Simpsons as 'Gary Coleman (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Gary Coleman was 19+ in Married... with Children as 'Reverend, Property Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Gary Coleman was 17+ in Amazing Stories as 'Arnold Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of 227
227
Gary Coleman was 17+ in 227
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Silver Spoons
Silver Spoons
Gary Coleman was 14+ in Silver Spoons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1982
Poster of The Gary Coleman Show
The Gary Coleman Show
Gary Coleman was 14+ in The Gary Coleman Show as 'Andy Le Beau'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Gary Coleman was 13+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Gary Coleman was 13+ in Entertainment Tonight as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Gary Coleman was 11+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Hieronymous Fox'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
Gary Coleman was 11+ in The Facts of Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979
Poster of Hello, Larry
Hello, Larry
Gary Coleman was 10+ in Hello, Larry as 'Arnold Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
Gary Coleman was 10+ in Diff'rent Strokes as 'Arnold Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 03 1978
Poster of America 2-Night
America 2-Night
Gary Coleman was 10+ in America 2-Night as 'Little Wayne Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Gary Coleman was 7+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Gary Coleman was 6+ in The Jeffersons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Gary Coleman was 6+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Today
Today
Gary Coleman was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952