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Kirk Thomas Cameron (born October 12, 1970) is an American actor, director, and Christian evangelist who is most notable for his role as "Mike Seaver" on the sitcom Growing Pains. Cameron is currently a partner in the evangelical Christian ministry The Way of the Master. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan was founded in 1847. ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Panorama City is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley district of Los Angeles, California. ... Kirk Cameron and Chelsea Noble Chelsea Noble (born Nancy Mueller on December 4, 1964 in Buffalo, New York, USA) was an actress with the American television series Growing Pains, where she played Kate, the romantic interest of the character Mike, acted by Kirk Cameron. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are lists of actors: Overall: List of male movie actors (A-K) List of male movie actors (L-Z) List of female movie actors Theater actors: List of male theater actors List of female theater actors Television actors: List of male television actors List of female television actors... Director Herbert Brenon with actress Alla Nazimova on the set of War Brides, 1916 A director is a person who directs the making of a film. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... Look up evangelist in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about a genre of comedy. ... For other uses, see Growing Pains (disambiguation). ... The Way of the Master logo. ...

Biography

Early life

Cameron was born in Panorama City, California, USA to Rob Cameron, a middle school teacher, and Barbara Bausmith, and is the older brother of Bridgette, Melissa, and actress Candace Cameron.^[1] Panorama City is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley district of Los Angeles, California. ... Candace Helaine Cameron Bure (born April 6, 1976) is an American actress best known for playing Donna Jo D.J. Tanner on the television show Full House. ...

Acting career

Cameron began acting at the age of nine, appearing in television commercials and guest roles. His first starring role was at the age of ten in the series Two Marriages. He gained renown after being cast as "Mike Seaver" in the 1985 television series Growing Pains, for which he received two Golden Globe nominations.^[2] He subsequently became a teen idol in the late 1980s, when he appeared on the covers of several teen magazines, including Tiger Beat, Teen Beat, 16 and others. This is a list of television-related events in 1985. ... For other uses, see Growing Pains (disambiguation). ... The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ... For other uses, see Teen idol (disambiguation). ... Tiger Beat is a longtime top selling American teen magazine. ... Teen Beat is an American magazine that is geared towards teenaged readers. ...

Cameron went on to star in a number of films, including 1987's Like Father Like Son (a body-switch comedy with Dudley Moore), which was a box-office success. His next theatrical film, 1989's Listen to Me, performed poorly at the box office. // May 9 - Actor Tom Cruise marries actress Mimi Rogers. ... Like Father Like Son is a 1987 cometastic film starring Kirk Cameron and Dudley Moore. ... Dudley Stuart John Moore, CBE (April 19, 1935 – March 27, 2002), was an Academy-Award nominated British comedian, actor and musician. ... // Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton, Georgia for $20 million. ... Starring: Kirk Cameron, Jami Gertz, Amanda Peterson Directed By: Douglas Day Stewart Warning: Plot Details may follow! Synopsis: A drama/romance story about a college debate team who prepares for a national debate of the abortion issue in front of the Supreme Court. ...

When Growing Pains ended in 1992, Cameron went on to star in The WB sitcom Kirk which premiered in 1995 and ended two years later. He has since left mainstream film, though a decade after Growing Pains ended, he starred in a TV reunion movie, The Growing Pains Movie, in 2000, and another one, Growing Pains: Return of the Seavers, in 2004. Cameron reunited with the cast of Growing Pains for a CNN Larry King Live interview which aired on February 7, 2006, in conjunction with the Warner Brothers release of the complete first season of Growing Pains on Region 1 DVD. Aside from this, Cameron works almost exclusively in Christian-themed productions, among them the post-Rapture movies Left Behind: The Movie, Left Behind II: Tribulation Force, and Left Behind: World at War. He works with Cloud Ten Pictures, a company which produces Christian-themed movies, and has starred in several of their other films, including Miracle of Cards. The Left Behind Series is probably one of Kirk's best known roles in the Cloud Ten Pictures movie productions. The WB Television Network is a television network in the United States, founded as a joint venture between the Warner Bros. ... Kirk is a television show which aired for 2 seasons on the WB between August 1995 and November 1997. ... This is a list of television-related events in 1995. ... The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ... Larry King Live is a nightly CNN interview program hosted by broadcaster and writer Larry King. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other meanings, see Rapture (disambiguation). ... Cloud Ten Pictures is a film production company located in St. ...

Evangelism ministry

Cameron states that he used to be an atheist, but when he was 17, during the height of his career on Growing Pains, he developed a belief in God.^[3][4] After converting to evangelical Christianity, he began to protest what he perceived as immorality in Growing Pains, ostracizing himself from his fellow cast members. He did not invite them to his wedding. A decade later, Cameron agreed to appear in a Growing Pains TV movie, and apologized to his TV family, attributing his prior behavior to his lack of maturity. For information about the band, see Atheist (band). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Christianity Portal This box:      Evangelicalism is a theological perspective in Protestant Christianity which identifies with the gospel. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is...

Cameron currently partners with fellow evangelist Ray Comfort in training Christians in evangelism. The two have a ministry together called The Way of the Master, which includes a television/video series, a multimedia website, and a live daily radio show The Way of the Master Radio Show with Minnesota talk show host Todd Friel. Ray Comfort (born December 5, 1949) is a New Zealand-born minister and evangelist. ... Look up evangelist in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Way of the Master television show is one of the media ministries of The Way of the Master, and evangelical Christian organization. ... The Way of the Master Radio is a daily, two-hour North American broadcast radio show, one of the media ministry arms of The Way of the Master ministries. ... Todd Friel is the principal host of The Way of the Master Radio, a two-hour daily Christian talk show with Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron as frequent co-hosts. ...

On March 17, 2006, Martin Bashir interviewed Comfort and Cameron about The Way of the Master on a segment of Nightline. Cameron also appeared on The O'Reilly Factor on April 12, 2006. is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Martin Bashir interviewing Michael Jackson Martin Bashir (born January 19, 1963 ) , in London) is a British journalist of Pakistani descent. ... Nightline is a late-night hard and soft news program broadcast by ABC in the United States, and has a franchised formula to other networks and stations elsewhere in the world. ... An example of The OReilly Factors Talking Points Memo The OReilly Factor is an American talk show on the Fox News Channel hosted by commentator Bill OReilly, who discusses current political and social issues with guests from opposing ends of the political spectrum. ... is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Cameron, speaking at a debate on the existence of God at Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan, May 5, 2007, disputes evolution with "Croco-duck" illustration.

Comfort and Cameron participated in a televised debate with atheists Brian Sapient and his colleague and girlfriend, Kelly, of the Rational Response Squad, at Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan on May 5, 2007. At issue was the existence of God, which Comfort stated he could prove scientifically, without relying on faith or the Bible. Nightline correspondent Martin Bashir served as moderator at the event. No official winner was declared by the event producers due to business practices held by ABC, and audience reaction was mixed, with support shown for both sides. Highlights included Cameron and Comfort repeatedly referencing the Ten Commandments and denouncing the theory of evolution. Donversely, the RRS provided several counterarguments in favor of atheism and evolutionary theory.^[5] While many atheists contended that Comfort violated the rules by talking about the Ten Commandments, Cameron later stated on the Way of the Master radio show that the rules of the debate did not say that the Bible could never be referenced, but rather that Comfort simply had to come up with one argument that didn't reference the Bible or faith.^[6] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan was founded in 1847. ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Kelly, of the RRS, at a debate at Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan, May 5, 2007. ... The logo of the Rational Response Squad. ... Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan was founded in 1847. ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Nightline is a late-night hard and soft news program broadcast by ABC in the United States, and has a franchised formula to other networks and stations elsewhere in the world. ... Martin Bashir interviewing Michael Jackson Martin Bashir (born January 19, 1963 ) , in London) is a British journalist of Pakistani descent. ... This article is about evolution in biology. ...

Private life

Cameron met his wife, actress Chelsea Noble, on the set of Growing Pains. They married on July 21, 1991, and have six children,^[1] four of whom were adopted: Jack (born 1996), Isabella (born 1997), Anna (born 1998), and Luke (born 2000); and two biological: Olivia Rose (born July 18, 2001) and James Thomas (born April 13, 2003). Kirk Cameron and Chelsea Noble Chelsea Noble (born Nancy Mueller on December 4, 1964 in Buffalo, New York, USA) was an actress with the American television series Growing Pains, where she played Kate, the romantic interest of the character Mike, acted by Kirk Cameron. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 199th day of the year (200th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Kirk's sister, Candace Cameron, is also notable for her appearance on another sitcom, Full House. Kirk made a guest appearance on the show in 1988. Candace Helaine Cameron Bure (born April 6, 1976) is an American actress best known for playing Donna Jo D.J. Tanner on the television show Full House. ... Full House was a popular American television family sitcom that originally ran from September 22, 1987 to May 23, 1995 on ABC. // Full House is set in San Francisco, California, where Danny Tanner is left to raise his three young daughters D.J., Stephanie and Michelle following the death of...

Partial filmography

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References

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External links

Interviews

• Alpha Omega news interview (July 11, 2004)
• Crosswalk chat
• Christianity Today interview (October 2000)
• The Christian Broadcasting Network interview

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Web sites

• KirkCameron.com
• The Way of the Master — the evangelistic ministry of Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort
• Kirk Cameron at the Internet Movie Database