Gary Coleman – Net Worth $75K

Another child actor who was earning a lot back in the 70s and 80s was Gary Coleman. In fact, he became one of the highest-paid child actors at the peak of his career. He was rated first on a list of VH1’s “100 Greatest Kid Stars” on television. The bulk of his fortune came from his sitcom Different Strokes, which also earned him several nominations from prestigious award-giving bodies, including winning two Young Artist Awards and four People’s Choice Awards.

Without proper guidance from a financial advisor, one could easily mismanage a large amount of money especially if one is at a very young age. Back in 1999, he filed for bankruptcy for this very reason on top of lawsuits and mounting medical bills. He ended up working as a security guard but was later on laid to rest at the young age of 42 in 2010.