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Gary Coleman: Biography

Gary Coleman

Birth Name: Gary Wayne Coleman
Birth Place: Zion, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/08/1968, Aquarius
Date of Death: 05/28/2010
Profession: Actor

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Gary Coleman Fast Facts:

Made his TV debut in 1974 on the CBS drama Medical Center.
Won four People's Choice Awards for Favorite Young TV Performer, 1980-83.
Starred in the 1982 short-lived NBC animated series The Gary Coleman Show.
In October 2003, hosted a radio talk show called Below the Beltway, providing political observations for the All Comedy Radio network.
Appeared with his wife on a two-part episode of Divorce Court in May 2008. (The couple remained married.)
Passed away on May 28, 2010, after suffering a brain hemorrhage.

Gary Coleman Relationships:
W.G. Coleman - Father
Edmonia Sue Coleman - Mother
Shannon Price - Ex-wife
Gary Coleman Awards:
1983 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Young TV Performer - Winner
1982 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Young TV Performer - Winner
1981 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Young TV Performer - Winner
1980 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Young TV Performer - Winner

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