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Gary

6.220241h 32mMovieDocumentary

Follow the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman's rise to international fame as the child star of Diff'rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers…

DirectorRobin Dashwood
ProducersTom Sheahan·Louise Norman

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Cast · Directed by Robin Dashwood

GCGary Coleman
Gary Coleman
Self (archive footage)
TBTodd Bridges
Todd Bridges
Self
SP
Shannon Price
Self
DM
Dion Mial
Self
WC
Willie Coleman
Self
SC
Sue Coleman
Self
DPDana Plato
Dana Plato
Archive footage

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