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Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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01
Hey Kid

Comedian-actress Lucille Ball jokes with left Coleman during a break in filming “The Lucille Ball Special” in 1979.

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02
One of the Guys

Coleman with entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., at the Third Annual Carousel Ball in 1980. The two were named Man and Child of the Year by the Diabetes Foundation in Denver.

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03
Tough Guy

Gary Coleman exchanges views with Mr. T, star of “The A-Team” in 1983.

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04
On The Set

First Lady Nancy Reagan visited the set of “Diff’rent Strokes” in 1983.

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05
Play it Again

Coleman and saxophonist Clarence Clemons on the set of “Difference Strokes” in 1985.

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06
Child Star

Coleman earned numerous awards for his role in “Different Strokes.”

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07
Heavyweight

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson playfully lifts Coleman.

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08
Desk Appearance

Coleman exits his truck to enter court Tuesday in Payson, Utah in 2008 for a disorderly conduct charge.

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09
All Grown Up

Gary Coleman arrives at the TV Land Awards in 2008.

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10
No Business Like Showbiz

Always the showman, Coleman flew on to stage during the opening of the TV Land Awards in 2008.

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