Some believed it was the publicity from the newspaper empire of William Randolph Hearst that brought Graham to prominence. David F. Watson Academic Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs as well as Associate Professor of New Testament at the United Methodist Churchs United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Cherie Harder Harder serves as the president of the Trinity Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating networks of Christian leadership, reforming culture, and promoting human flourishing. She previously served as president of Americans United for Life, is a strong anti-abortionist, and co-authored a book titled Mother in the Middle: Searching for Peace in the Mommy Wars. He served in WWII, and afterwards got a job playing the drums at nightclubs in the Catskills. Committed to God and his Word, McAfee has also been named the Director of Community Engagement for the recently opened Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. 28. He is the son of Julie Cowell (ne Josie Dalglish), a ballet dancer, and Eric Selig Phillip Cowell, a music industry executive. Jesus Christ (c. 2BC - 32 AD) The central figure of Christianity. According to tradition, Hus last words were " in 100 years; God will raise up a man whose calls for reform cannot be suppressed ." 1. 19. He has recently focused his literary work on theological issues surrounding the modernized view of homosexuality and sex. He moved to New Four time Grammy Award-winner Leonard Albert Kravitz was born on May 26, 1964 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, the only child of actress Roxie Roker and Hollywood producer Sy Kravitz. Amen. Wonder who is on Gods list? The museum hosted Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, Olivia Rodrigo, Jared Leto, Machine Gun Kelly, Lana Del Rey, Kelly Rowland, Karen O, Trent. This IRD list is designed to highlight lesser-known Christians whom we believe our readership would benefit from knowing. Jason Allen Considered to be among the youngest leaders of higher education in America, Allen was elected the president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2012. Deamon Scapin Founder of Triumph DC, Scapin moved his entire family from suburban Texas to Washington, D.C. where he and his wife felt God calling them to start a church. 84. Credit: AP / Andy Kropa. Kathy Keller Known as C.S. The surname "Efron", which is Hebrew and a Biblical place name, comes from Zac's Polish Jewish paternal David John Franco was born in Palo Alto, California, to Betsy Franco, an author, and Douglas Eugene "Doug" Franco, who ran a Silicon Valley business. Morgan was born on June 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Mayme Edna (Revere), a teacher, and Morgan Porterfield Freeman, a barber. Archbishop Foley Beach The bishop of the Atlanta-based Anglican Diocese of the South was elected Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) on June 25, 2014. 94. Even more impressive is that Frenchs book Rise of ISIS: A Threat We Cant Ignore rose to number one on the New York Times bestselling list. James Cone. He is best known for his television roles as F4 member So Yi-jung in Boys Over Flowers (2009), guardian angel Lee Gook-soo in Padam Padam (2011), villainous CEO Lee Ro-joon in Mrs. Cop 2 (2016), and half-blood gumiho Lee Rang in Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020). His mother is Jewish and his father was of Jonah Hill was born and raised in Los Angeles, the son of Sharon Feldstein (ne Chalkin), a fashion designer and costume stylist, and Richard Feldstein, a tour accountant for Guns N' Roses. 86. But there are plenty of actors and actresses who are Christians. 70. This list features surprisinglyreligiouscelebrities, like notable Christians Alice Cooper and Stephen Colbert. 1. Tyler Perry credits his faith as the reason for his success. 1361 John Tauler, German mystic (Gottesfreunde), dies at about 61. Also a publisher of Providence: A Journal of Christianity and American Foreign Policy, Nicholson has had his works featured in prominent news sources such as The Jerusalem Post, The Federalist, and The Hill. Howl, Six gallery, Sunflower Sutra His themes: drugs, against American actor and producer Harvey Keitel was born on May 13, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, to Miriam (Klein) and Harry Keitel. Many are folks IRDs staff have interacted or collaborated with during the course of our work. An accomplished writer and speaker, he has presented seminars across the world for churches and religious organizations and written more than 50 books. 95. Thabiti Anyabwile Affectionately known as Pastor T, Anyabwile currently serves as the pastor at the southeast Washington, D.C. branch of the Anacostia River Church. From young singers to famous actors, they all follow God. Kim Chong-kon. Dr. Alveda King A niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., King is a former representative of the 28th District in the Georgia House, but she is also a best-selling author, a minister, and frequent Fox News Channel contributor. Richard Land. Take a look at these twelve pastors who made religion look less than inspiring. Matthew Lee Anderson Anderson is the founder of the blog Mere Christianity, which is a publication centering on Christian ethics derived from scripture and embraces theological ideas rooted in the works of such greats as C.S. A list of over 200 Jewish celebrities, cultural icons, cinema personas, musicians, historical figures, etc. Comment by Robert E. Hays on December 15, 2017 at 1:30 pm, Comment by Kyle H. on December 9, 2017 at 7:40 pm. Evan Roberts was a twenty-six-year-old Welsh coal miner who led the 1904 Revival in Wales. Premier's 60 most influential Christians are: Church. Actor Jim Caviezel is a devout Catholic . With an authoritative voice and calm demeanor, this ever popular American actor has grown into one of the most respected figures in modern US cinema. Joe Carter A Christian cultural influencer and senior editor at the Acton Institute, a think-tank promoting freedom and virtue in the marketplace of ideas. Kate Shellnutt Associate editor of Christianity Today, Shellnut writes about Christian women and the issues they face in the current day. Independent Scholar's Press. Age: 61. His mother, St. Monica, was a devout Christian, who raised her son with a Christian education; however, he was not baptized . Brooke Ellen Bollea (born May 5, 1988), better known by her stage name Brooke Hogan, is an American television and media personality, actress, singer, model and former on-screen personality for Impact Wrestling. Tom Hanks is one of the Christians in Hollywood. and the wisdom to know the difference. A Christian is an individual who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ, and these are the famous Christians in entertainment. A music video was made with 20 celebs to celebrate the Pope's first visit to Korea in a . Mark Galli An experienced journalist of 28 years, Galli has also served as a pastor in both Mexico City and Sacramento, California. Elizabeth, however, was not always Catholic. Her parents, Judith Moore (ne Kugel), a nurse, and Jim Moore, a Vietnam veteran, divorced when she was very young. Comment by Ben Simpson on December 6, 2017 at 11:37 pm. Azealia Banks. Denny Burk The newest President of the complementarian Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW). There are other famous Christian personalities, like Chris Pratt, who became religious after a chance encounter in Hawaii. Through her writings and public speaking, she ministers to people wrestling with sin and identity. 72. Her father was from a Jewish family, while her mother is of mostly German descent. Kim S. Phipps In 2004 Phipps became Messiah Colleges eighth and first female president after several years of teaching rhetoric and communication. Scapin began ministering in a living room on Capitol Hill in 2013 with 14 people and has experienced an enormous growth in numbers of young Evangelicals since then. Source: INSTARImages. 16 Warren Buffett. He has authored two books and is considered the lead writer of Mere Christianity. Comment by Donna C. on December 16, 2017 at 8:39 am. 22. Billy Graham became the most famous Protestant preacher since the apostles. he restores my soul. Kim Shin-wook. Shannon Bennett The Director of Community Relations for the Museum of the Bible, a newly-opened 43,000-square-foot museum in the heart of Washington, DC. His maternal grandfather was Sir Michael Balcon, an important figure in the history of British cinema and Dustin Lee Hoffman was born in Los Angeles, California, to Lillian (Gold) and Harry Hoffman, who was a furniture salesman and prop supervisor for Columbia Pictures. He also serves as a fellow for the ONE Campaign and a visiting fellow at the Center for Public Justice. Frequently ranked as one of the best voices in music history, he successfully maintained his own unique identity over decades as a Grammy-winning band Maroon 5's frontman Adam Noah Levine was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He now is an ambassador for Care for Children and is the author of best-seller Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God. Actor Martin Sheen is a devout Roman Catholic and the son of Irish and Spanish immigrants, according to the Los Angeles Times. She is one of the Christian female celebrities you may recognize. Mother Teresa (1910 - 1997) was a Roman Catholic nun originally from who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, in 1950. On January 4, it'll be the feast day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born American citizen to be canonized a saint. 1575 Hadrianus Junius [Adriaen de Jonghe], Dutch physician, historian and humanist, dies at 63. Her parents are both from Jewish families (from Belarus, Russia, and Actor | R.C. Michael W. Smith. In 1959 he entered the Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt was born February 17, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, to Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt. Freemasons belong to the oldest fraternal organization in the world . His parents worked in an acting company run by his Lawrence Gene David is an American comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer. Burk also teaches Biblical Studies at Boyce College while also serving as an Associate Pastor at Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Brooks eventually started a comedy act and also worked in radio and as Master Entertainer at Grossinger's Resort before going to Stan Lee was an American comic-book writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of Marvel Comics.Stan was born in New York City, to Celia (Solomon) and Jack Lieber, a dress cutter. Her father's family is Russian Jewish and Romanian Sarah Silverman was most recently the host of the two-time Emmy-nominated weekly topical series, I Love You America, which streamed on Hulu and also received a Writers Guild Awards nomination.Silverman is currently working on a musical adaptation of her 2010 memoir and New York Times Bestseller Born on October 13, 1941, in Newark New Jersey, Paul Simon is one of the greatest singer/songwriters ever. 31. #9 of 100 on. Some . 20. A list of famous Christians. While he was playing for the Yankees, as . He is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. Witherington also serves on the doctoral faculty at St. Andrews University in Scotland. 46. One of the most successful actresses of mainstream erotica, she is identified with the genre of the erotic thriller. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. He has an extraordinary number of commercially successful and critically acclaimed credits to his name, either as a director, Robert Allen Zimmerman was born 24 May 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota; his father Abe worked for the Standard Oil Co. Six years later the family moved to Hibbing, often the coldest place in the US, where he taught himself piano and guitar and formed several high school rock bands. Shirley Temple Black (April 23, 1928 February 10, 2014) was an American actress, singer, dancer, businesswoman, and diplomat who was Hollywood's number one box-office draw as a child actress from 1934 to 1938. Prior to joining the organization in 2008, Harder was no stranger to politics, having worked under President George W. Bush, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, and Senator Sam Brownback. 10. 55. Instead of attempting to repeat the more well-known names you probably already know, what follows is IRDs list of Evangelicals and Mainline Protestant movers and shakers who fly under the mainstream radar. 60. His family were Jewish emigrants from Russia and Germany. and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Through this cohort, the book describes the rise of a new type of feminine power, one readily on display in the wives of some of America's . His family were Jewish immigrants (from Austria, Romania, and Russia). He was raised in a Jewish family (from Ukraine, Russia-Poland, and Romania). Kim Sang-bum (Korean: ; Hanja: ; born July 7, 1989), known professionally as Kim Bum (alternatively Kim Beom), is a South Korean actor, dancer, singer and model. In 1988, along with Richard Dreyfuss is an American leading man, who has played his fair share of irritating pests and brash, ambitious hustlers.He was born Richard Stephen Dreyfus in Brooklyn, New York, to Geraldine (Robbins), an activist, and Norman Dreyfus, a restaurateur and attorney. Here are 20 such Hollywood celebrities who have actually professed their faith in Christ and who continue to live as close to His teachings as possible. He moved with his family, including sister Carolyn, to Andy Samberg was born in Berkeley, California, to Marjorie (Marrow), a teacher, and Joe Samberg, a photographer. A member of the Grace Evangelical Free Church, he has studied and written about a variety of theological doctrines but takes a specific interest in addressing the concept of the Trinity. The Healer-Prophet: William Marrion Branham (A study of the Prophetic in American Pentecostalism). In the critically acclaimed film, a grieving couple (Kirby/LaBeouf Adrien Nicholas Brody was born in Woodhaven, Queens, New York, the only child of retired history professor Elliot Brody and Hungarian-born photographer Sylvia Plachy. His mother, Arlyn (Dunetz), a Bronx-born secretary, and his father, John Bottom, a carpenter, met in California in 1968. Smith also hosts WORLD RadiosListening In program. She played Regan MacNeil in the horror film The Exorcist (1973), for which she won a Golden Globe Award and received a nomination for an Academy Award. Patterson and his wife Dorothy have ministered in over 135 countries and have had the opportunity to share their faith with some of the worlds most significant leaders, such as Yasser Arafat and Menachem Begin. 2. Bishop John Guernsey Elected Bishop of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic of the Anglican Church in North America in 2011, Guernsey has served the church throughout his life in a great number of ways, including being on the board of several religious organizations. Chad Curtis, Retired MLB. Her mother, Nedra S. (Stern), worked as a travel agent, and her father, Lee N. Kudrow, is a physician. He is the son of Robyne (Ropell), a freelance writer, and Serge Victor Baruchel, an antiques dealer. Her influential works have been published in The Washington Times, Desiring God, and The Gospel Coalition. Her breakthrough role was as Bond girl Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962). 33. Ben Witherington Currently Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. His father had Irish and English ancestry, and his mother was from a Jewish family (from Often credited as the greatest comedian of all time, Peter Sellers was born Richard Henry Sellers to a well-off acting family in 1925 in Southsea, a suburb of Portsmouth. Gay relationships in ancient Greece were quite common and Aristotle wasn't an exception. A member of the Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), Hemingway has rejected the negative stereotypes surrounding Christians and has also grown in her own faith as she has studied that of others in her work. 24. Updated: Sep 12, 2022. He was educated at St. Judd Apatow is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and comedian. Bomberger is a contributing blogger for LifeNews and popular speaker addressing issues, including abortion, adoption, eugenics, fatherlessness, natural marriage, racism, and more. Look at all the famous modern Christians! An Oscar and Golden Globe Award nominee, he has appeared in films such as Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets (1973) and Taxi Driver (1976), Ridley Scott's The Duellists ( Andrew Russell Garfield was born in Los Angeles, California, to a British mother, Lynn, and American father, Richard Garfield. After WWI, he continued his filmmaking career in Austria and Germany and into the early 1920s when he directed films in other countries in Europe. She is the daughter of Cynthia (Istas), an author and video producer, and Michael Horowitz, a publisher and bookseller. His writings often aid Christians on cultural engagement informed by a biblical worldview. Religion is the guiding force in many people's lives, and celebrities are no different. Here are the 20 most famous prayers of all-time. Protestant celebrities list, ranked by views. Birthdate: August 29, 1958. It was very kind of you to put me on your list. The group soon became a part of Andy Warhol's Factory scene, which housed a great number of the most freaked and experimental One of Hollywood's finest character / "Method" actors, Eli Wallach was in demand for over 60 years (first film/TV role was 1949) on stage and screen, and has worked alongside the world's biggest stars, including Clark Gable, Clint Eastwood, Steve McQueen, Marilyn Monroe, Yul Brynner, Peter O'Toole, Zachary David Alexander Efron was born October 18, 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California, to Starla Baskett, a secretary, and David Efron, an electrical engineer. Simon still wrote and Art Garfunkel was born on November 5, 1941 in Forest Hills, New York, USA. In some films of the brothers- Ethan & Joel wrote, Joel Sidney Lumet was a master of cinema, best known for his technical knowledge and his skill at getting first-rate performances from his actors -- and for shooting most of his films in his beloved New York. Fred Sanders Identified as a systematic theologian, Sanders is a professor at the Torrey Honors Institute and a historian of Biolas institutional history. He is a music artist and actor, known for Carnal Knowledge (1971), The Rebound (2009) and Bad Timing: A Sensual Obsession (1980). Guess Who's Catholic: 20 Unlikely American Converts. and Libby Blankenship Chair in the History of Liberty. Having served in ministry for several years and written or edited over 50 books, he is also considered a sought-after speaker across the world. Lost belief in organized religion and became an agnostic. I would have definitely added William Lane Craig, and agree with Bryons comment that Todd White, and Ravi should have been added. Swami Kirtanananda; 1937-) - son of a fundamentalist Baptist pastor, Ham met ISKCON founding guru A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in New York City in 1966. Lee co-created Spider-Man, the Hulk, Aubrey Drake Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Dennis Graham, an African-American musician born in Memphis, Tennessee, and Sandi (Sher) Graham, a Canadian Jewish educator. 1. Comment by Loren Golden on December 7, 2017 at 12:05 pm. Jennifer Wishon Wishon is the Christian Broadcasting Networks own White House Correspondent. He also serves as the host for the Focus on the Familys radio show and draws in a weekly estimate of over 6.3 million listeners. Eric Teetsel The former director of the Manhattan Director continues his pro-family advocacy as president of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas. Movie star Mel Gibson is a member of a small sect of Catholicism called Traditionalist Catholicism. Chelsen Vicari and Morgan Nelson contributed to this article. Famous Deaths on June 16. She has proven to be an accomplished leader dedicated to academia, her students, and faith. 7 of 25. Her father had Irish and Norwegian ancestry, and her mother was from a Jewish immigrant family. Look at all the famous modern Christians! All rights reserved. 7. Age: Dec. at 89 (1908-1997) Birthplace: Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA. He then established himself as a leading man in studio films, including the disaster film Armageddon (1998), the war drama Pearl Harbor (2001), and the thrillers The Sum of All Fears and Changing Lanes (both 2002). He directed The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, This is 40, Funny People, Trainwreck and The King of Staten Island. 88. An Evangelical who was instrumental in Baracks Obamas re-election campaign in 2012 by leading faith outreach programs to engage both the White House and the general public in religious issues throughout the country. He began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984, 1988). 100. Gavriel Aryeh Sanders, former Catholic priest and then former Evangelical minister, converted to Orthodox Judaism. Augustine's father was a pagan who . Multi-talented Jason Jordan Segel was born in Los Angeles, California, where he was raised by his parents, Jillian (Jordan), a homemaker, and Alvin Segel, a lawyer. Stanley was considered intelligent, despite poor grades at school. Why is Kevin DeYoung, Chairman of the Board of the Gospel Coalition, not on this list? Her mother, Melanie Sloan is from a Jewish family from the Bronx and her father, Karsten Johansson is a Danish-born architect from Copenhagen. Marvin Olasky After being born into a Jewish-Russian family, becoming an atheist and then a Marxist, and joining and then leaving the Communist Party, Olasky converted to Christianity in 1976. Tweed lives with her husband Gene Simmons, bassist and co-lead singer of the band Kiss, and their two children, Nicholas Adam Tweed-Simmons and Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons. 43. . Mercer University Press. Tish Harrison Warren An Anglican priest at Resurrection South Austin in Austin, Texas, Warren is an influential voice among and for Christian Women.