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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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Gary

Gary Coleman would have been no older than

42 in Gary

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Aug 28 2024

Showbiz Kids

Gary Coleman would have been no older than

42 in Showbiz Kids

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jul 14 2020

Amnesia: Who Are You?

Gary Coleman would have been no older than

42 in Amnesia: Who Are You?

as 'Internet Submission 2'.

Wed, May 28 2014

Midgets Vs Mascots

Gary Coleman would have been no older than

42 in Midgets Vs Mascots

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Jan 10 2011

An American Carol

Gary Coleman was

40 in An American Carol

as 'Slave'.

Fri, Oct 03 2008

The Great Buck Howard

Gary Coleman was

39 in The Great Buck Howard

as 'Gary Coleman'.

Fri, Jan 18 2008

A Christmas Too Many

Gary Coleman was

39 in A Christmas Too Many

as 'Pizza Guy'.

Tue, Dec 04 2007

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'.

Mon, Sep 04 2006

Church Ball

Gary Coleman was

38 in Church Ball

as 'Charles Higgins'.

Fri, Mar 17 2006

Save Virgil

Gary Coleman was

36 in Save Virgil

as 'Himself, The Devil'.

Thu, Mar 04 2004

A Carol Christmas

Gary Coleman was

35 in A Carol Christmas

as 'Christmas Past'.

Sun, Dec 07 2003

The Simpsons: Christmas

Gary Coleman was

35 in The Simpsons: Christmas

Tue, Oct 14 2003

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Gary Coleman was

35 in Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

as 'Self'.

Thu, Sep 04 2003

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

Gary Coleman was

34 in Frank McKlusky, C.I.

as 'Gary Coleman'.

Fri, Apr 26 2002

Night of the Living Doo

Gary Coleman was

33 in Night of the Living Doo

as 'Gary Coleman (voice)'.

Wed, Oct 31 2001

Shafted

Gary Coleman was

31 in Shafted

as 'Mister Gary Coleman'.

Sat, Jan 01 2000

Like Father, Like Santa

Gary Coleman was

30 in Like Father, Like Santa

as 'Ignatius'.

Tue, Dec 01 1998

Dirty Work

Gary Coleman was

30 in Dirty Work

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jun 12 1998

Fox Hunt

Gary Coleman was

27 in Fox Hunt

as 'Murray Lipschitz, Jr.'.

Mon, Jan 01 1996

S.F.W.

Gary Coleman was

26 in S.F.W.

as 'Gary Coleman'.

Thu, Sep 15 1994

Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988

Gary Coleman was

20 in Nineteen Summers: San Diego Padres 1969-1988

Thu, Dec 01 1988

Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake

Gary Coleman was

17 in Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake

Wed, Jan 01 1986

Playing with Fire

Gary Coleman was

17 in Playing with Fire

as 'David Phillips'.

Sat, Apr 13 1985

Night of 100 Stars II

Gary Coleman was

17 in Night of 100 Stars II

as 'Self'.

Sun, Mar 10 1985

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

Gary Coleman was

16 in The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

as 'D. C. Collins'.

Fri, Feb 10 1984

The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

Gary Coleman was

14 in The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

as 'Nick Newell'.

Sun, Feb 06 1983

Jimmy the Kid

Gary Coleman was

14 in Jimmy the Kid

as 'Jimmy'.

Fri, Nov 12 1982

The Kid with the Broken Halo

Gary Coleman was

14 in The Kid with the Broken Halo

as 'Andy LeBeau'.

Mon, Apr 05 1982

On the Right Track

Gary Coleman was

13 in On the Right Track

as 'Lester'.

Fri, Mar 06 1981

Scout's Honor

Gary Coleman was

12 in Scout's Honor

as 'Joey Seymour'.

Tue, Sep 30 1980

Lucy Moves to NBC

Gary Coleman was

12 in Lucy Moves to NBC

as 'VP of Programming'.

Fri, Feb 08 1980

The Kid from Left Field

Gary Coleman was

11 in The Kid from Left Field

as 'Jackie Robinson 'J.R.' Cooper'.

Sun, Sep 30 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

Gary Coleman was

41+ in The Horrible Terrible Misadventures of David Atkins

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 2010

Nitro Circus Live

Gary Coleman was

41+ in Nitro Circus Live

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 2009

The Tyra Banks Show

Gary Coleman was

37+ in The Tyra Banks Show

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2005

Drake & Josh

Gary Coleman was

35+ in Drake & Josh

as 'Gary Coleman'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 2004

After They Were Famous

Gary Coleman was

34+ in After They Were Famous

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2002

Baby Bob

Gary Coleman was

34+ in Baby Bob

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 18 2002

My Wife and Kids

Gary Coleman was

33+ in My Wife and Kids

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001

Son of the Beach

Gary Coleman was

32+ in Son of the Beach

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2000

The Parkers

Gary Coleman was

31+ in The Parkers

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999

Where Are They Now?

Gary Coleman was

31+ in Where Are They Now?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999

Waynehead

Gary Coleman was

28+ in Waynehead

as 'Kevin (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1996

The Jamie Foxx Show

Gary Coleman was

28+ in The Jamie Foxx Show

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 28 1996

E! True Hollywood Story

Gary Coleman was

28+ in E! True Hollywood Story

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

MADtv

Gary Coleman was

27+ in MADtv

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995

The Naked Truth

Gary Coleman was

27+ in The Naked Truth

as 'Gary Coleman'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995

The Drew Carey Show

Gary Coleman was

27+ in The Drew Carey Show

as 'Drew's double'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995

Sherman Oaks

Gary Coleman was

27+ in Sherman Oaks

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 16 1995

The Parent 'Hood

Gary Coleman was

26+ in The Parent 'Hood

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995

The Wayans Bros.

Gary Coleman was

26+ in The Wayans Bros.

as 'Gary Coleman'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995

Unhappily Ever After

Gary Coleman was

26+ in Unhappily Ever After

as 'Devil'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995

The Ben Stiller Show

Gary Coleman was

24+ in The Ben Stiller Show

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 1992

Martin

Gary Coleman was

24+ in Martin

First Air Date
Thu, Aug 27 1992

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Gary Coleman was

22+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as 'Arnold Jackson-Drummond'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990

The Simpsons

Gary Coleman was

21+ in The Simpsons

as 'Gary Coleman (voice)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Married... with Children

Gary Coleman was

19+ in Married... with Children

as 'Reverend, Property Inspector'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987

Amazing Stories

Gary Coleman was

17+ in Amazing Stories

as 'Arnold Jackson'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

227

Gary Coleman was

17+ in 227

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Silver Spoons

Gary Coleman was

14+ in Silver Spoons

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1982

The Gary Coleman Show

Gary Coleman was

14+ in The Gary Coleman Show

as 'Andy Le Beau'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1982

Simon & Simon

Gary Coleman was

13+ in Simon & Simon

First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981

Entertainment Tonight

Gary Coleman was

13+ in Entertainment Tonight

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Gary Coleman was

11+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

as 'Hieronymous Fox'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979

The Facts of Life

Gary Coleman was

11+ in The Facts of Life

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979

Hello, Larry

Gary Coleman was

10+ in Hello, Larry

as 'Arnold Jackson'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 26 1979

Diff'rent Strokes

Gary Coleman was

10+ in Diff'rent Strokes

as 'Arnold Jackson'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 03 1978

America 2-Night

Gary Coleman was

10+ in America 2-Night

as 'Little Wayne Coleman'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1978

Saturday Night Live

Gary Coleman was

7+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

The Jeffersons

Gary Coleman was

6+ in The Jeffersons

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975

Good Times

Gary Coleman was

6+ in Good Times

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974

Today

Gary Coleman was

0+ in Today

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952