Gary Coleman

Acting

Gary Coleman

Born February 8, 1968 · Zion, Illinois, USA

Died May 28, 2010 · aged 42

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 success…

Known For

The Great Buck HowardThe Great Buck Howard · 2008
The Great Buck Howard
★ 6.02008
MovieComedy
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 lifetime.
Dirty WorkDirty Work · 1998
Dirty Work
★ 6.21998
MovieComedy
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.
An American CarolAn American Carol · 2008
An American Carol
★ 4.22008
MovieComedyFantasy
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.
Frank McKlusky, C.I.Frank McKlusky, C.I. · 2002
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
★ 4.32002
MovieActionComedy
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 the job, Frank must become a master of disguise, take a sexy new partner and grab evidence to bust up the biggest insurance scam going!
Night of the Living DooNight of the Living Doo · 2001
Night of the Living Doo
★ 8.92001
MovieFamilyAnimation
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.
A Carol ChristmasA Carol Christmas · 2003
A Carol Christmas
★ 5.82003
MovieFamilyFantasy
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.
Like Father, Like SantaLike Father, Like Santa · 1998
Like Father, Like Santa
★ 5.81998
MovieFamilyComedy
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.
S.F.W.S.F.W. · 1995
S.F.W.
★ 5.91995
MovieComedyDrama
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.

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Church BallChurch Ball · 2006
Church Ball
★ 4.82006
MovieComedy
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 the last season of church ball and Bishop Linderman isn't about to have his team lose for the 20th year in a row in the last season of church ball history! What was supposed to strengthen the body, invigorate the mind and cultivate brotherly love seems to bring out the worst in these church-going ball players. Dennis must find a way to bring his team together and build unity along the way to win the championship or go down in church ball history as the worst team that ever played.

Charles Higgins