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Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

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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Movies Starring Gary Coleman (32)

Gary (2024)

Follow the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman's rise to international fame as the child star of Diff'rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight int ...

Showbiz Kids (2020)

A documentary chronicling the shared experiences of prominent former child stars and the personal and professional price of fame and failure on a child. ...

Amnesia: Who Are You? (2014)

Amnesia: Who Are You? (2014)

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Midgets Vs Mascots (2011)

This documentary follows 10 contestants as they compete for 1 million dollars in prize money. ...

An American Carol (2008)

A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America. ...

The Great Buck Howard (2008)

When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifet ...

A Christmas Too Many (2007)

Disaster strikes when an aging actress invites her eccentric family to Hollywood for the holidays. ...

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006)

As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management ...

Church Ball (2006)

Dennis Buckstead has the hardest calling in his church. Not only has he been asked to coach a group of non-basketball players in his church but the bishop has demanded that he lead the team to the Basketball Championship. Word from the top is that this is ...

Save Virgil (2004)

Save Virgil (2004)

Virgil, a cartoon character born into the real world, recounts his life story to a news reporter as he is preparing to take his life. ...

A Carol Christmas (2003)

Carol Cartman, a tempestuous talk show host, is a high-heeled, high-maintenance Scrooge. This insensitive, self-centered and stingy woman is about to experience a holiday she'll never forget. ...

Tupac: Resurrection (2003)

Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time. ...

The Simpsons: Christmas (2003)

A collection of five different Simpson holiday specials; Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire, Mr. ...

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)

TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to hel ...

Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)

As a child, Frank McKlusky watched his daredevil father "Madman" McKlusky become comatose in an ill-fated motorcycle stunt. Now as a risk-avoiding adult, he lives with his parents and always wears protective gear. When he suspiciously loses his partner on ...

Night of the Living Doo (2001)

In a spoof of 1972's The New Scooby-Doo Movies, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang pick up a hitchiking Gary Coleman. Soon after, the Mystery Machine proceeds to break down (multiple times) leaving them stranded at a haunted castle owned by David Cross. ...

Shafted (2000)

Steven Byzinsky is convinced he's a blaxploitation superhero. Like Shaft, Dolemite and Black Belt Jones before him, he's keeping' the streets safe for the brother and trying to stay one step ahead of The Man. There's only one problem: Steven's white. ...

Like Father, Like Santa (1998)

An unscrupulous businessman, embittered by years of neglect from his true father, who happens to be Santa Claus, finds that after years of taking over numerous toy factories, he must save the holidays for the children of the world. ...

Dirty Work (1998)

Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch and his buddy Sam start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam's father needs to get a heart transplant. ...

Fox Hunt (1996)

TV buff, Jack Fremont, uses his knowledge to stop a nuclear attack by a Russian seeking recognition for his work in television and espionage. ...

S.F.W. (1994)

An alienated and misanthropic teenager gains sudden and unwanted celebrity status after he's taken hostage by terrorists where his indifference to their threats to kill him makes news headlines. ...

Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake (1986)

Actor Gary Coleman appears in this instructional video designed to show children how to be safe and stay safe. Included are tips on accident prevention, how to stay safe when home alone, and other procedures that have been developed by the National Safety ...

Playing with Fire (1985)

Gary Coleman stars as a teenage arsonist. The authorities, friends, and neighbors warn his absentee parents until it is too late. ...

Night of 100 Stars II (1985)

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" ...

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins (1984)

Gary Coleman plays the son of a U.S. diplomat who imagines himself in fantastic situations. ...

The Kid with the 200 I.Q. (1983)

A 13-year-old genius goes to college and tries to cope not only with campus social life, but also with his professor. ...

Jimmy the Kid (1982)

Gang of bumbling crooks kidnap a bratty little kid, find out they got more than they bargained for. ...

The Kid with the Broken Halo (1982)

Andy LeBeau is a fallen angel of sorts. He keeps messing up and causing trouble in angel training. The archangel, Michael, decides to give him one more shot. His mission: Help out the problems of three cases. First, the Desautel family, who are on the edge ...

On the Right Track (1981)

Lester is a homeless shoeshine boy living in a railway station. He's got this funny knack for picking the winning horses' names out of the paper while shining shoes. When word gets around, though, everyone wants a piece of the action. ...

Scout's Honor (1980)

Gary Coleman stars as little Joey Seymour, a clever but lonely orphan shuffled from one foster home to the next, who is also determined to be the best Cub Scout ever. Pearl Bartlett (Katherine Helmond) is a hard-working executive who dislikes children, but ...

Lucy Moves to NBC (1980)

Contacted by Fred Silverman, the President of NBC, Lucille Ball accepts to go back to work as a producer. With the help of her faithful production assistant, Gale Gordon, she starts working on a new series titled "The Music Mart". ...

The Kid from Left Field (1979)

A bat boy guides the San Diego Padres to the World Series with the secret help of his dad, a baseball has-been who now sells refreshments in the stands. ...

Movies Made By Gary Coleman (1)

Midgets Vs Mascots (2011)

This documentary follows 10 contestants as they compete for 1 million dollars in prize money. ...

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