Cast and Crew of Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'

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.

Full Cast of Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'

Malcolm Stewart as Herbert Kenwith

Malcolm Stewart

Herbert Kenwith
John Innes as Conrad Bain

John Innes

Conrad Bain
Bruce A. Young as Willie Coleman

Bruce A. Young

Willie Coleman
Gary Coleman as Himself

Gary Coleman

Himself
Britt Irvin as Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years

Britt Irvin

Dana Plato - 17 to 34 years
Saul Rubinek as Fred Silverman

Saul Rubinek

Fred Silverman
Jerry Wasserman as Howard Leeds

Jerry Wasserman

Howard Leeds
Jason Schombing as Kline

Jason Schombing

Kline
Teryl Rothery as Kay Plato

Teryl Rothery

Kay Plato
Matthew Bennett as Brandon Stoddard

Matthew Bennett

Brandon Stoddard
Biski Gugushe as Gerren Keith

Biski Gugushe

Gerren Keith
Lorena Gale as Sue Coleman

Lorena Gale

Sue Coleman