Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman is an American actor born with a congenital kidney disease causing nephritis, which is the cause of his stunted growth, which eventually became his most distinguishing feature. Coleman is most well known for his role as... [more]

Gary Coleman is an American actor born with a congenital kidney disease causing nephritis, which is the cause of his stunted growth, which eventually became his most distinguishing feature. Coleman is most well known for his role as Arnold Jackson, in the former sitcom Different Strokes. His most memorably catchphrase was, “What’chu talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?” On August 28, 2007, he wed girlfriend of 5 months, Shannon Price. The couple recently filed for divorce. Coleman was also a candidate for governor of California in the 2003 recall election, he placed eighth in a field of 135 candidates.

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