Diff'rent Strokes Cast Guide and Watch Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Diff'rent Strokes, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
Here's the full cast of Diff'rent Strokes (1978) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this TV series.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Conrad Bain as Phillip Drummond; Gary Coleman as Arnold Jackson; Todd Bridges as Willis Jackson; Mary Jo Catlett as Pearl Gallagher; Danny Cooksey as Sam McKinney; Mary Ann Mobley as Maggie Drummond
About Diff'rent Strokes
The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white Park Avenue businessman named Phillip Drummond and his daughter Kimberly, for whom their deceased mother previously worked. During the first season and first half of the second season, Charlotte Rae also starred as the Drummonds' housekeeper, Mrs. Garrett.
More like Diff'rent Strokes
- Family Affair
- The Wayans Bros.
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- Everybody Hates Chris
- iCarly
- Punky Brewster
- The Hogan Family
- My Wife and Kids
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Diff'rent Strokes?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of Diff'rent Strokes?
Conrad Bain as Phillip Drummond; Gary Coleman as Arnold Jackson; Todd Bridges as Willis Jackson; Mary Jo Catlett as Pearl Gallagher; Danny Cooksey as Sam McKinney; Mary Ann Mobley as Maggie Drummond
Is this Diff'rent Strokes guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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