Gary Coleman

American actor (1968–2010)
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Summary

Gary Coleman was born on February 8, 1968[1], in Zion[2]. He died on May 28, 2010[3], in Provo[4]. He worked as an actor[5], film director[6], television director[7], film producer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,451 views/month, #3,328 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Native language: English[12]
  • Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
  • Occupation: voice actor[14], comedian[15], television actor[16]
  • Educated at: Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Gary Coleman[19]
  • Cause of death: epidural cranial hematoma[20]
  • Family name: Coleman[21]
  • Given name: Gary[22]
  • Medical condition: focal segmental glomerulosclerosis[23]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[24]
  • Filmography: Gary Coleman filmography[25]
  • Instrument: voice[26]
  • Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[27], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Present in work: Postal 2[30]
  • Birth name: Gary Wayne Coleman[31]
  • Name in native language: Gary Wayne Coleman[32]
  • Start of work period: 1974[33]
  • End of work period: 2010[34]
  • Writing language: English[35]

Why It Matters

Gary Coleman has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Gary Coleman born?

Gary Coleman's place of birth was Zion[2].

Where did Gary Coleman die?

Gary Coleman passed away in Provo[4].

What did Gary Coleman do for work?

Gary Coleman worked as an actor[5], film director[6], television director[7], film producer[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Gary Coleman go to school?

Gary Coleman was educated at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences[17].

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → C004-6E42-2512-25BF-6956
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  2. 11w ago · Kirilloparma · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Medical condition → focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
    Image purged license → —
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Citizenship → —
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