Gary Coleman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 08, 1968 |
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| Died | May 28, 2010 (age 42) |
| Birthplace | Zion, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Gary Coleman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Playing Arnold Jackson in 'Diff'rent Strokes' |
Intro
Gary Coleman was an American actor best known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes', where his catchphrase 'What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?' became iconic. Coleman was recognized for his small stature resulting from a congenital kidney disease, which contributed to his youthful appearance.
Early Life & Background
Gary Wayne Coleman was born on February 8, 1968, in Zion, Illinois. He was adopted by Edmonia Sue and W.G. Coleman when he was an infant. Coleman suffered from focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a chronic kidney disease that required frequent dialysis and contributed to his short stature.
Career Highlights
- Starred in 'Diff'rent Strokes' from 1978 to 1986
- Won two Young Artist Awards for Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series
- Had guest appearances on 'The Jeffersons', 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', and other TV shows
- Voiced himself in cameo roles and commercials
- Starred in made-for-TV movies including 'The Kid with the Broken Halo'
Trivia
- His height at adulthood was about 4 ft 8 in (142 cm) due to kidney disease.
- Coleman filed lawsuits against his parents and former business adviser for misappropriation of his trust fund.
- He worked as a security guard after his acting career waned.
- Coleman ran for Governor of California during the 2003 recall election.
FAQs
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Gary Coleman was born the 8 February 1968.
Zion, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 8th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: Ron Goetz, an American gridiron football linebacker, was born on February 8, 1968. He played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF). Goetz was named second-team All-WLAF in his first year after making 50 tackles with four interceptions and three fumble recoveries.
- Day of the week: February 8th, 1968 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann
- Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes
Check the link for more news and curiosities on February 8th, 1968.