Gary Coleman: Through The Years
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May 27 2010, Published 12:00 p.m. ET
Let's take a look back at Gary Coleman
1. Tucson, Arizona. Gary Coleman sits on the lap of new date Teresa watch a concert at Electric Park in Tucson. Picture by DAN CALLISTER Online USA INC. 11/05/99.
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Tucson, Arizona. Gary Coleman sits on the lap of new date Teresa watch a concert at Electric Park in Tucson. Picture by DAN CALLISTER Online USA INC. 11/05/99.
2. The camera loved Gary
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The camera loved Gary
3. KID FROM LEFT FIELD GARY COLEMAN AND FATHER
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KID FROM LEFT FIELD
GARY COLEMAN AND FATHER
4. GARY COLEMAN AND CO-WORKER JERRY TOMES 1991
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GARY COLEMAN AND CO-WORKER JERRY TOMES
1991
5. He was so cute when he was mad!
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He was so cute when he was mad!
6. GARY COLEMAN WITH HIS PARENTS, EDMONIA AND W.G.
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GARY COLEMAN WITH HIS PARENTS, EDMONIA AND W.G.
7. Gary looks dapper at an awards show
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Gary looks dapper at an awards show
8. GARY COLEMAN AND MORGAN FAIRCHILD 1983
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GARY COLEMAN AND MORGAN FAIRCHILD
1983
9. GARY COLEMAN 1981
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GARY COLEMAN
1981
10. GARY COLEMAN AND DANA PLATO 1981
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GARY COLEMAN AND DANA PLATO
1981
11. EMMANUEL LEWIS, GARY COLEMAN, RICKY SCHRODER AND ALFONSO RIBEIRO
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EMMANUEL LEWIS, GARY COLEMAN, RICKY SCHRODER AND ALFONSO RIBEIRO
12. 1979 NOAH HATHAWAY, ADAM RICH AND GARY COLEMAN
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1979
NOAH HATHAWAY, ADAM RICH AND GARY COLEMAN
13. ERIK ESTRADA AND SALLY STRUTHERS WITH GARY COLEMAN
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ERIK ESTRADA AND SALLY STRUTHERS WITH GARY COLEMAN
14. Feb 15, 1990; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Actor LYLE ALZADO and GARY COLEMAN.
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Feb 15, 1990; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Actor LYLE ALZADO and GARY COLEMAN.
15. Jan 28, 1998; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; CONRAD BAIN at the 16th Annual Media Access Awards with Gary Coleman.
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Jan 28, 1998; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; CONRAD BAIN at the 16th Annual Media Access Awards with Gary Coleman.
16. Dec. 00, 1995 - JEFF CONAWAY WITH GARY COLEMAN 1995.THANKSGIVING MEAL
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Dec. 00, 1995 - JEFF CONAWAY WITH GARY COLEMAN 1995.THANKSGIVING MEAL
17. Aug 05, 1999 - Los Angeles, CA, USA - Actor GARY COLEMAN with MONIQUE GABRIELLE at the USA Up All Night B-Movie Awards
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Aug 05, 1999 - Los Angeles, CA, USA - Actor GARY COLEMAN with MONIQUE GABRIELLE at the USA Up All Night B-Movie Awards
18. Feb 24, 2007; New York, NY, USA; Actor GARY COLEMAN at the New York Comic Con held at the Jacob Javits Center.
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Feb 24, 2007; New York, NY, USA; Actor GARY COLEMAN at the New York Comic Con held at the Jacob Javits Center.
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19. Dec 02, 2008 - Payson, Utah, USA - Former chld star GARY COLEMAN leaves the courthouse in Payson, Utah after pleading no contest to charges of reckless driving and disorderly conduct following an incident at a bowling alley in September.
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Dec 02, 2008 - Payson, Utah, USA - Former chld star GARY COLEMAN leaves the courthouse in Payson, Utah after pleading no contest to charges of reckless driving and disorderly conduct following an incident at a bowling alley in September.
20. April 18, 1997 Las Vegas, Nv.. Gary Coleman Is A Special Judge At The Hawaiian Tropic Pagent At The Tropican Hotel. Gary Coleman Poses With Models L-R Rene Slaughter And Diane Sorrentino
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April 18, 1997 Las Vegas, Nv.. Gary Coleman Is A Special Judge At The Hawaiian Tropic Pagent At The Tropican Hotel. Gary Coleman Poses With Models L-R Rene Slaughter And Diane Sorrentino
21. American actors Todd Bridges (L) and Gary Coleman flank Canadian actor Conrad Bain as they pose for a publicity photo for the NBC television series 'Diff'rent Strokes, 1978.
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American actors Todd Bridges (L) and Gary Coleman flank Canadian actor Conrad Bain as they pose for a publicity photo for the NBC television series 'Diff'rent Strokes, 1978.
22. American actor Todd Bridges (as Willis Drummond) gives Gary Coleman (as Arnold Drummond) some brotherly advice on the set of 'Diff'rent Strokes,' 1979.
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American actor Todd Bridges (as Willis Drummond) gives Gary Coleman (as Arnold Drummond) some brotherly advice on the set of 'Diff'rent Strokes,' 1979.
23. SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 08: Actor Gary Coleman onstage during rehearsals at 6th annual "TV Land Awards" held at Barker Hanger on June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.
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SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 08: Actor Gary Coleman onstage during rehearsals at 6th annual "TV Land Awards" held at Barker Hanger on June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.
24. NEW YORK - APRIL 24: Actor Gary Coleman and director Ron Carlson attend the Tribeca Film Festival 2009 portrait studio at DIRECTV Tribeca Press Center on April 24, 2009 in New York City.
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NEW YORK - APRIL 24: Actor Gary Coleman and director Ron Carlson attend the Tribeca Film Festival 2009 portrait studio at DIRECTV Tribeca Press Center on April 24, 2009 in New York City.
25. OCTOBER 18: DIFF'RENT STROKES - "WIllis Goes to College" - Season Eight - 10/18/85, After a difficult week of college, Willis (Todd Bridges) comes home and fakes sickness so that he won't have to go back. Gary Coleman (Arnold) also stars.
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OCTOBER 18: DIFF'RENT STROKES - "WIllis Goes to College" - Season Eight - 10/18/85, After a difficult week of college, Willis (Todd Bridges) comes home and fakes sickness so that he won't have to go back. Gary Coleman (Arnold) also stars.
26. FEBRUARY 28: DIFF'RENT STROKES - "The Photo Club" - Season Eight - 2/28/86, Phillip (Conrad Bain) chatted with Arnold (Gary Coleman) after the disgruntled youngster was locked in a closet with a schoolyard rival
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FEBRUARY 28: DIFF'RENT STROKES - "The Photo Club" - Season Eight - 2/28/86, Phillip (Conrad Bain) chatted with Arnold (Gary Coleman) after the disgruntled youngster was locked in a closet with a schoolyard rival
27. Gary Coleman and father
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Gary Coleman and father
28. Actors Todd Brigdes and Gary Coleman and actress Dana Plato attend Fashion Island Fundradraiser on May 4, 1997 in Newport Beach, California.
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Actors Todd Brigdes and Gary Coleman and actress Dana Plato attend Fashion Island Fundradraiser on May 4, 1997 in Newport Beach, California.
29. Gary Coleman directs the Dixie Chicks at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards, 2000.
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Gary Coleman directs the Dixie Chicks at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards, 2000.
30. Gary Coleman surrenders himself to Hawthorne authorities the day after he allegedly beat up a woman asking for his autograph. Shot on 7/31/1998.
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Gary Coleman surrenders himself to Hawthorne authorities the day after he allegedly beat up a woman asking for his autograph. Shot on 7/31/1998.
31. Gary Coleman surrenders himself to Hawthorne authorities the day after he allegedly beat up a woman asking for his autograph. Shot on 7/31/1998.
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Gary Coleman surrenders himself to Hawthorne authorities the day after he allegedly beat up a woman asking for his autograph. Shot on 7/31/1998.
32. Gary's Mug Shot: Talk about the mean mug
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Gary's Mug Shot: Talk about the mean mug
33. Gary Coleman at the opening night of "The Ten Commandments" in 2004
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Gary Coleman at the opening night of "The Ten Commandments" in 2004
34. Gary Coleman at the LG Mobile TV Party celebrating beloved television shows in 2007
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Gary Coleman at the LG Mobile TV Party celebrating beloved television shows in 2007
35. Gary at the 2008 TV Land Awards
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Gary at the 2008 TV Land Awards
36. Gary gets spotted at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
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Gary gets spotted at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival