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Gary Coleman was born on February 8, 1968 in Zion, Illinois, United States. Gary Coleman was listed as an actor, film director and television director. Death is recorded on May 28, 2010, at the age of 42.
My Take
Gary Coleman's story stays with me as both a triumph and a warning. A kid from Zion, Illinois, battling a kidney disease that stopped his growth at 4'8", became the most bankable child star of his era through sheer comic timing and charm — that is genuine, unteachable talent. What moves me is how hard the machine was on him afterward: the typecasting, the finances, the public's refusal to let him grow up. Yet he kept trying, even stepping behind the camera as a director and writer. I choose to remember the brilliance first, the boy who could land a punchline better than most adults ever will.
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- Name (English)
- Gary Coleman
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲーリー・コールマン
- Reading
- げーりー・こーるまん
- Born
- February 8, 1968 – May 28, 2010
- Origin
- Zion, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / television director / film producer / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
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Frequently asked questions
When was Gary Coleman born?
Born February 8, 1968.
When did Gary Coleman die?
Died May 28, 2010, aged 42.
Where was Gary Coleman from?
Gary Coleman was from Zion, Illinois, United States.
What did Gary Coleman do?
Gary Coleman worked as actor, film director, television director, film producer, screenwriter.
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