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.
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1982 · nominated
Filmography34 titles
Drake & Josh
The Parkers
The Simpsons
Good Times
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Married... with Children
Robot Chicken
Martin
Amazing Stories
My Wife and Kids
The Parent 'Hood
The Jeffersons
The Wayans Bros.
Mad TV
The Facts of Life
Diff'rent Strokes
Saturday Night Live
The Jamie Foxx Show
227
The Hughleys
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Simon & Simon
The Drew Carey Show
Silver Spoons
Gary
Dirty Work
The Great Buck Howard
S.F.W.
A Carol Christmas
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
The Ben Stiller Show
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
An American Carol