As NBC's hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" proves a long-running hit for a network desperately in need of one, its young stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, and Dana Plato face all sorts of trouble off-camera. Gary battles with his parents over the management of his salary, Todd runs into trouble with the law countless times, and Dana's career after the show meets with despair and tragedy.
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Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Jerry Wasserman
He was 60, now 79 years old
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as Howard Leeds |
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Shedrack Anderson III
He was 29, now 47 years old
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as Todd Bridges - 17 to 37 years |
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Brittney Irvin
She was 21, now 40 years old
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as Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years |
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Saul Rubinek
He was 58, now 76 years old
|
as Fred Silverman |
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Bruce A. Young
He was 50, now 68 years old
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as Willie Coleman |
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Teryl Rothery
She was 43, now 62 years old
|
as Kay Plato |
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Lorena Gale
She was 48, 51 years old when she died
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as Sue Coleman |
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Bobb'e J. Thompson
He was 10, now 28 years old
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as Gary Coleman |
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Biski Gugushe
He was 36, now 55 years old
|
as Gerren Keith |
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Robert Bailey, Jr.
He was 16, now 35 years old
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as Gary Coleman - 13-29 years |
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Matthew Bennett
He was 38, now 56 years old
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as Brandon Stoddard |
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Gary Coleman
He was 38, 42 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
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Verda Bridges
She was 45, now 63 years old
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as Betty Bridges |
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Jason Schombing
He was 43, now 61 years old
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as Kline |
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Peter Outerbridge
He was 40, now 58 years old
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as Al Burton |
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John Innes
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as Conrad Bain |
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Malcolm Stewart
He was 58, now 76 years old
|
as Herbert Kenwith |
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Todd Bridges
He was 41, now 59 years old
|
as Himself |
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' Crew
