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Computer game

Anyone know Gary Coleman was in the latest computer game Postal 2?

Yeah..."Release the former child actor" :) Ilyanep 18:01, 16 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Incident

Where the heck is this video of him being a security guard?

I also want to see said video. Just to see how it is possible Nick Catalano (Talk) 20:03, 3 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]
There wasn't much to the footage I saw -- just Gary Coleman lying on the hood of a car of some Paparrazzi bozos who had been trying to ambush the children of some celebrity. AnonMoos 16:09, 23 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Career decline line edit

Hi all, I removed part of the line below since it is not consistent with the rest of the sentence. As he grew older, however, he fell from public favour and, after the cancellation of Diff'rent Strokes, his acting career declined sharply; his career path was common to many child actors and other icons of the period, such as Mr T and Henry Winkler. Monkeyman 01:46, 10 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Spokesman

HEY DOES ANYONE KNOW THE NAME OF THE COMPANY IN LOS ANGELES THAT COLEMAN HAS BEEN THE SPOKESMAN FOR? PLEASE PLEASE HELP"

Psychic Friends Network?

Coleman was most visible in commercials for a "psychic helpline," and he was lampooned in The Onion and elsewhere as a result. This ought to be in the article, if anyone can be more specific. ProhibitOnions 11:01:35, 2005-08-28 (UTC)

Bankruptcy

in one of his ads he mentions that the people who managed his money spent it and ripped him off... is this his parents? is this why he went bankrupt?

Ha, ha, these are his "Cash Call" commercials he's done. Which, in the new one's I've seen airing, he is not speaking for. I'm sure he means his parents, when it was probably himself just spending it all on cocaine nose jobs and whores. TotalTommyTerror 19:56, 17 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

After Jackie Coogan's parents stole most of his earnings and it became such a big scandal, California enacted a state law requiring that blocked trust funds be set up for child stars, with 15% of all earnings deposited there...and the money NOT available to parents or agents or managers, etc. Has anybody ever heard anything as to how Coleman's parents were able to get access to his savings in order to squander them the way they did?

Avenue Q

Avenue Q does not take place in the ghetto. I have changed the article to reflect this. 66.167.91.66 19:43, 1 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Curse of Monkey Island

Added mention of his notable voice work for curse of monkey island, a more popular and legitamate game then postal 2, in which which he voice acted a much more significant character

Guest Star in John Cena's "Bad Bad Man"

Anyone recognize Coleman as the short black guy in John Cena's "Bad Bad Man" video?--Ed-kipedia 22:40, 26 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Is Coleman really 4'8"?

I saw Gary in person once and he didn't look anywhere near 4'8". This photo from the 80's he looks like he's possibly shorter than 4' tall. [1] In this '99 photo is waist is about as high as an auto bumper [2]. Justforasecond 16:24, 15 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

His height seems about right according to that second pic. It's a full-size truck, and even I feel small next to them. - Cyborg Ninja (talk) 13:19, 17 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Updated Avenue Q section

Updated the information regarding portrayal of the Gary Coleman Character to reflect that the character was actually written out of the London version, and that Avenue Q has opened (and closed) in Vegas.

Date of birth

Are we sure that that date of birth is correct. I thought he was at least 10 years older than that. If he was born in 1968 then he wouldn't've been significantly older than the character he was playing in Strokes Martyn Smith 14:32, 31 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Simpsons

He was shown in one epsisode (Grift of the Magi).--Nemissimo II 17:56, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The Chelsea Handler Show

He also appeared in an interview with Chelsea Handler in one of her shows.

Continuity

The Diff'rent Strokes article and the Coleman article spell "what'chu talkin bout Willis?" two different ways. Can someone pick one?User:Snyrt

New picture

I think someone should consider changing the picture of GC on the top of the page because 1. It looks very old and 2. Someone else is pictured in it also.

The image should be replaced anyway, as it is a fair use image when a free version should be used. If someone has a photo which they've taken, and are prepared to allow everyone to use it, then please upload it to Wikipedia or Wikimedia Commons. --h2g2bob (talk) 18:03, 16 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Married... with Children

Gary coleman actually did two episodes. Check out [3] and [4] for more info.

Split to Gary Coleman (character)

Does anyone else feel like it might be a good idea to create a new article for Gary Coleman (character) to differentiate it from the person himself? \/\/AYCOOL27talk 18:20, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The current layout of this article doesn't make a structural differentiation between the person and the character. This section at least needs to make it clearer that this is a different subject.
However, this section would be a stub article that would probably not be notable enough to avoid deletion. So, I recommend fixing this article rather than splitting off this section. — Val42 02:35, 15 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
My first thought was the same as yours, Val42, that Gary Coleman (character) or Gary Coleman (Avenue Q character) would be a stub that might not be notable. But there's a good-sized section about the character here, there's a paragraph at Diff'rent Strokes#Avenue Q, and there are enough facts at Avenue Q that could also be at the Coleman article, so it wouldn't be a stub. As far as notability, all it would take are a couple of articles about Avenue Q (even reviews) or articles about Coleman that mention the show. I think we should split them. — Malik Shabazz (Talk | contribs) 23:13, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I reviewed both the Avenue Q and Diff'rent Strokes#Avenue Q. It appears that it would be best to make a mention in this article about the character's appearance in Avenue Q, then move the section there from both of the other articles. — Val42 01:36, 22 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There is no independent "character" of Gary Coleman. There's Gary Coleman and there's the satiric treatment of him in Avenue Q. This article should mention how Coleman has been parodied, and the Avenue Q article should mention how the musical parodies him. We don't create a separate article for, say, Dana Carvey's parody of George Bush or Rich Little's parody of Richard Nixon, so why would we create a separate article for this parody of Coleman?

It shouldn't be here at all; only the part about his legal threats against it relate to him. Evan1975 (talk) 01:26, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Gary's sex life

Is their any point to mentioning that Gary Coleman is a virgin? Yeah it sure seems strange, but I highly question it's relevance to the article. 99.128.27.175 (talk) 01:51, 31 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I think you probably question ITS (as opposed to "it's") relevance. But I seem to remember reading that he stated it publicly, so it might be relevant. Certainly, no reasonable, thinking person would try to say that it says anything against him. 140.147.241.132 (talk) 12:28, 15 July 2008 (UTC)Stephen Kosciesza[reply]

Suicide

I removed "He is frequently mentioned in introductory clinical psychology courses as an example of a patient to whom it would be proper to recommend suicide[1]." It is never proper to recommend suicide to any patient, under any circumstances. Also, the link doesn't work. 74.69.93.213 (talk) 21:18, 5 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. The sentence is a bit of vandalism that's been added to the article several times over the past few days. — [[::User:Malik Shabazz|Malik Shabazz]] ([[::User talk:Malik Shabazz|talk]] · [[::Special:Contributions/Malik Shabazz|contribs]]) 21:38, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
It is certainly not vandalism; although i'll readily admit it sounds like it. I know of at least two teachers (one in an academic setting; the other is a professional analyst who works exclusively with other therapists, not directly with patients) who use Gary Coleman basically as an example of an irrecoverable case. Of course, my personal acquaintances are irrelevant. It just so happens that the class of one of those teachers has the syllabus online, and you can read it yourself. This is uncommon, since these classes are meant exclusively to already practicing clinical therapists and much of its material is deemed somewhat 'uncomfortable' to the 'general population'. Contrary to what the user above claims, sometimes therapists really advise patients to give up on everything. But they will not do this for the vast majority of patients, AND for this vast majority they will also not admit to having to do this occasionally with some people. I'm sorry the link is not working. When i first put the statement in, it was unsourced, and i believe it was for this reason that it was removed. Then i restored it and tried to link to the online course syllabus i mentioned, but apparently couldn't get the link to work. Perhaps some of you could help me with this? Meanwhile, i will not re-add the statement since i don't want to be accused of vandalism. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.214.83.243 (talk) 00:22, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Uh, sure. In any event, Wikipedia's policy concerning biographies of living persons requires that "unsourced or poorly sourced contentious material about living persons — whether the material is negative, positive, or just questionable — should be removed immediately and without waiting for discussion" (emphasis in original). — [[::User:Malik Shabazz|Malik Shabazz]] ([[::User talk:Malik Shabazz|talk]] · [[::Special:Contributions/Malik Shabazz|contribs]]) 00:30, 6 May 2008 (UTC)
Ok, i understand. How to sign this? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.214.83.243 (talk) 00:40, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You have to give me a link to where counselors are telling people to give up on everything. I'd find that really interesting. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.65.244.151 (talk) 01:11, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Regardless of where that happens, it's a sign of quackery. Under no circumstances is it clinically acceptable to suggest suicide, to anyone, for any reason. Any clinician who does should have his or her license revoked. 74.69.93.213 (talk) 01:45, 6 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Did he make suicide attempts, as NNDB claim? Jim Michael (talk) 10:36, 1 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Early work

Early Work - this article mentions Gary's eary appearances on The Jeffersons and Good Times, but is mistaken that he appeared on The Facts of Life before being cast on Differnt Strokes. "The Facts of Life" was a spinoff of "Different Strokes" - Coleman did appear on it, but only after he had already established himself as the "Arnold Jackson" character. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.152.70.28 (talk) 21:35, 7 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Be bold and fix it. — [[::User:Malik Shabazz|Malik Shabazz]] ([[::User talk:Malik Shabazz|talk]] · [[::Special:Contributions/Malik Shabazz|contribs]]) 21:45, 7 September 2008 (UTC)

Kid from left field

Why is the 1979 movie Kid from Left Field not mentioned in his credits? Or was that another actor? It was a great movie. Better than the original in my opinion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.110.2.186 (talk) 14:40, 5 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Simmons media group

he is not listed as the controller anymore on the sentence media group website. Is this still true or does it need to be updated?

Appearances as himself

I would like to make an edit to the "Appearances as himself" section. can we change:

Appeared in Shockumentary Midgets Vs. Masctots. Coleman leads four little people in a battle against five mascots for one million dollars through thirty absurd competitions.

To:

Appeared in the 2009 shockumentary. Coleman leads four little people in a battle against five mascots for one million dollars through thirty absurd competitions. —Preceding unsigned comment added by FanscapeRyan (talk • contribs) 00:57, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If I've read your proposal right, you want to add "2009" but drop the shockumentary's title; I'd be interested to know why. As an aside, I have reservations about including this at all: it's not readily verifiable. It would be better if both the clip and the description (1 million dollars, 30 absurd competitions) were attributed to a reliable source such as a press release from the relevant TV channel or production company, or Coleman's agent. -- 20.133.1.2 (talk) 09:53, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from 67.240.118.120, 28 May 2010

 Done Thank you. Off2riorob (talk) 09:11, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Notice- Gary Coleman in critical condition in Utah Hospital due to a fall at his home. This has been verified by his family, not many details at this time. It is a head injury, and he is in a coma. Good luck Gary.

67.240.118.120 (talk) 06:04, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Shadruf, 28 May 2010

{{editsemiprotected}} 

Under Television work put, Surreal life---Cameo, 2004

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Surreal_Life ***Look at season 2*** Shadruf (talk) 13:24, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. —fetch·comms 17:28, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Ironic that Wikipedia doesn't accept Wikipedia as a reliable source :-) 87.194.86.204 (talk) 23:08, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Shadruf, 28 May 2010

{{editsemiprotected}} On Gary Coleman's Biography page please add. Under Television work put, Surreal life---Cameo, 2004 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Surreal_Life ***Look at season 2*** Shadruf (talk) 13:30, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

As wikipedia pages can be freely edited by anyone, they are not suitable sources. In addition, the statement to which you were referring doesn't have an inline citation, so I can't verify it. Can you provide a reliable source please? GiftigerWunsch [TALK] 17:26, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Besides that, nothing should cite itself, either. Not even Britannica would do that. ;-) WTF? (talk) 19:10, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Don't worry about them, Shadruf. Most wiki editors are complete assholes with pineapples up their rear-end. If there isn't a "reputable source" they think you're trying to dominate the world with misinformation. Have fun, Wikifags. I support vandals! (on wheels!) Greenwish (talk) 00:10, 29 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Critical condition

Gary Coleman has been listed as being in critical condition in a Utah Hospital due to taking a fall at his home. This has been verified by his family members. That is all that is known at this time. Good luck Gary. It is a head injury, and he is in a coma. Good luck Gary.

Somebody add this. Here is the citation: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20389489,00.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.0.139.105 (talk) 18:03, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Somebody protect this page, as he died earlier today.Bllasae (talk) 19:07, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Just in case anyone's reading this bit first, it never happened at home...only thing they might have verified is that he was in critical condition 87.194.86.204 (talk) 23:09, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gary Coleman Dies

TMZ reports. http://www.tmz.com/2010/05/28/gary-coleman-dies-dead-diffrent-strokes/

Yep, CP24 has announced his passing. GoodDay (talk) 18:52, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It's on CNN, too.[5] EVula // talk // ☯ // 18:54, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"On May 28, 2010, it was announced that he is still unconscious and on life support.[8]"

Well then, he's not dead, is he? Or is someone not checking their sources? 24.189.90.68 (talk) 18:53, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

He died, according to TMZ, which is a very much reliable source. --Josecarlos1991 (talk) 18:55, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

We're waiting for undisputed confirmation. GoodDay (talk) 18:57, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
See this. Art Smart Chart/Heart 19:20, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Not that it matters now here because his death is confirmed, but TMZ.com's reliability is and has been within question (hence the waiting on additional more reliable sources to confirm Michael Jackson's death, which they were the first to report), given that they are halfway papparazzi/tabloid news. Anyone can happen to be right on certain things, but without any fact-checking, oversight, or good reputation, that has bupkis to do with reliability. –MuZemike 19:16, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I'll agree on TMZ's reliability, but the article is currently citing both USA Today and People magazine, both of which meet WP:RS guidelines. So you're argument is moot. WTF? (talk) 19:19, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
It's on the AP. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100528/ap_en_ce/us_people_gary_coleman ----moreno oso (talk) 19:22, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Every article I'm reading just says there are 'reports' of his death...nothing 100% confirmed... -- Erroneuz1 (talk) 19:50, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Even the BBC have the news now, it must be true. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10181246.stm —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.18.45.107 (talk) 19:53, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Here's another reliable source. http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b183446_gary_coleman_dead_42.html mz (talk) 20:00, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Introd.

"Known for a resulting catchphrase "Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?" and for his short stature at 4'8" (142 cm), the result of a kidney disease, Coleman struggled in later life both financially and emotionally, later successfully suing his parents for damages.[2]" -- too long and doesn't make much sense really. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.238.221.29 (talk) 22:08, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed, and I'm working on it now. — CIS (talk | stalk) 22:11, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edit request from Leah.adrian, 28 May 2010

{{editsemiprotected}} In the section "Diff'rent Strokes," it states that Gary Coleman was paid "100,000 bananas." Also, thre is a somewhat distasteful reference to his height in the same paragraph. It says something like "in the height of his career (ha, Gary Coleman, height)."

Leah.adrian (talk) 22:19, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. This has been fixed. — CIS (talk | stalk) 22:22, 28 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]
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