Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman
Gary Wayne Colemanwas an American actor, voice artist, and comedian, best known for his role as Arnold Jackson in Diff'rent Strokesand 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 adviser over misappropriation of his assets, only to declare bankruptcy a decade later...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth8 February 1968
CityZion, IL
CountryUnited States of America
I've done over 150 different things since "Different Strokes," but that role will always be prevalent in people's minds because I haven't done anything to overshadow it yet.
I have lifestyle requirements. Photos, meetings, lunches, dinners, facial care, tooth care. It requires an exorbitant amount of money.
I knew what normalcy was, and I wasn't having it.
I have four strikes against me. I'm black, I'm short, I'm intelligent, and I have a medical condition.
I don't want to be known as Gary Coleman's wife.
I read Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Reader's Digest... I read some responsible journalism, and from that, I form my own opinions. I also happen to be intelligent, and I question everything.
I parody myself every chance I get. I try to make fun of myself and let people know that I'm a human being, and these things that have happened to me are real. I'm not just some cartoon who exists and suddenly doesn't exist.