List of Christians in entertainment and media

This is a list of Christians in the Entertainment Industry and Media - actors, singers, filmakers, authors, etc. The list includes Christians of any Christian affiliation (Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, non-denominational, or other). The list specifically includes Christians who have expressed their faith through their words, works or religious affiliation.

A
*Chris Ackerman actor, Tattoo in Elektra
*Don Adams actor, Maxwell Smart Get Smart,voice of Inspector Gadget.
*Michelle Akers, soccer star
*Shaun Alexander, runningback for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL
*Kim Alexis model,
*Athlete, band
*Alan Autry former NFL quarterback, actor "Bubba" ', Mayor of Fresno, California.

B
*Angela Bassett actress, oscar nominee.
*Bono real name Paul Hewson, lead singer for the band U2
*Stephen Baldwin actor
*Justine Bateman, "Mallory Keaton" of Family Ties
*Daniel Bedingfield singer
*Natasha Bedingfield singer
*Noah "Wuv" Bernardo, drummer of P.O.D.
*Jodi Benson, singer and voice actress
*Lance Berkman, professional baseball player for the Houston Astros
*Hugh Beaumont actor and minister[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?pagegr&GRid7525]
*Beyoncé, singer
*Mary J. Blige, singer
*Pat Boone singer, author
*Lazie Bone Rapper from Bone thugs & harmony.
*Krayzie Bone Rapper from Bone thugs & harmony.
*Steve Borden aka "Sting", Sports Entertainer
*Jason Bortz actor, director
*Peter Boyle actor
*Garth Brooks guitar and sax player
*Scott Brosius, former World Series MVP.
*Curtis Brown, NHL player for San Jose Sharks.
*Gary Burghoff "Radar" M*A*S*H*
*Reggie Bush Running Back for the New Orleans Saints
*Chad Butler, drummer of the band Switchfoot
*Big Slang, Assyrian/Australian rapper
*Monica Belluci, actress, starred in the Passion Of The Christ

C
*Chamillionaire- rapper Mother was Christian and Father was Muslim. Despite these settings he is a Christian as he said on songs such as Rain and Void In My life.
Mark Calloway-aka The Undertaker-even while portraying one of the most evil characters in WWE on a weekly basis, he manages to keep his personal life totally separated from that.
*June Carter - wife of Johnny Cash, according to the film Walk the Line and as told by many documentaries, supposedly led him to Christ and was a Christian herself.
* Johnny Cash legendary Musician, had many religious songs, and was identified as a born-again Christian in his Autobiography Cash: The Autobiography, the book The Man Comes Around: The Spiritual Journey of Johnny Cash and 2005 bio-pic Walk the Line... among many other sources
*Candace Cameron actress Full House: Her website discusses the importance she puts in "my walk with Jesus Christ."
*Kirk Cameron actor Growing Pains has own ministry.
*Mariah Carey singer, God main theme in songs such as My Saving Grace from album Charmbracelet and Fly Like A Bird, from album The Emancipation Of Mimi
*James Caviezel actor The Passion of the Christ
*Nick Cannon singer and actor
*50 Cent, Rapper.
*Lacey Chabert, actress (see article)
*Michael Chang, former tennis player
*Kristin Chenoweth (1968 - ) Tony Award-winning American stage and film actress and singer
*Kelly Clarkson singer, she has stated that she has a strong relationship with God and uses her faith to keep her grounded in the music business.
*Curt Cloninger, actor and comedian
*Carroll O'Connor actor All in the Family, Archie Bunker's Place, In the Heat of the Night
*Stephen Colbert - host of The Colbert Report.
*Phil Cooke - A successful producer and director in the entertainment industry, also a highly respected consultant and advisor to a wide range of international organizations.
*Alice Cooper - originator of shock rock, hosts a charity golf tournament for his Solid Rock Foundation
*John Corbett (1962 - ) American film/television actor, born-again Christian
*Russell Crowe, actor and singer in the music group The Ordinary Fear of God.
*Billy Ray Cyrus, country singer
*Miley Cyrus, actress and singer, famous for Hannah Montana on Disney Channel.
*Spencer Chamberlain Vocalist ofChristian Metalcore/Screamo band Underoath

D
*Charlie Daniels, Musician, Has professed his faith in many songs and interviews
*Snoop Dogg, Rapper.
*Traa Daniels, bassist of P.O.D.
*Chris Daughtry, musician, references God in his work
*Ted DiBiase, pro wrestler, now runs a Christian based pro wrestling federation
*Dr.Dre Rap Pioneer and Entrepeuner .
*Dave Douglas, drummer of the Christian rock band Relient K
*Josh Doyle, solo rock artist, singer of the band Dum Dums
*Hilary Duff, singer, actress Lizzie McGuire
*Tony Dungy, coach of the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts
*DMX, rapper

E
*The Edge real name Dave Evans, guitarist for the band U2
*Jeremy Enigk, vocalist of The Fire Theft, formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate
*Dale Evans actress, singer (did some gospel)

F
*Donald Faison (1974 - ) actor
*Dakota Fanning actress
*Mike Fisher, NHL ice hockey player for the Ottawa Senators.
*Jerome Fontamillas, guitarist of the band Switchfoot
*Gerald R. Ford 38th President of the United States
*Jon Foreman, lead singer and guitarist of the band Switchfoot
*Tim Foreman, bassist of the band Switchfoot
*Jeff Foxworthy Comedian
*Chris Fedun singer from Christian rock group Jump 5
*Randall Franks bluegrass singer, actor "Officer Randy Goode" In the Heat of the Night

G
*Jennifer Garner, actress
*Mel Gibson actor, producer, director
*Cuba Gooding Jr actor, oscar winner.
*Lecy Goranson (1974 - ) film/television actress ("Roseanne")
*Jeff Gordon, racecar driver, four-time NASCAR champion
*Amy Grant, singer
*A. C. Green, former NBA player, TV Show host
*Scott Gregory, Christian Comedian
*Darrell Green football player who played for the Washington Redskins
*Andy Griffith actor, singer, comedian
*Bear Grylls Man vs. Wild host.
*Eddie Guerrero Professional Wrestler
*Aaron Gillespie Vocalist of The Almost

H
*Tom Hanks Academy Award Winning Actor (see discussion page)
*Catherine Hardwicke (1955 - ) American director and production designer
*Ernie Harwell, former longtime baseball play-by-play man for the Detroit Tigers.
*Paul Henderson, scored the legendary game-winning goal in the 1972 Summit Series.
*Taylor Hicks singer/musician, Season 5 American Idol winner
*Brandon Hargest singer with Christian rock group Jump 5
*Brittany Hargest singer with Christian rock group Jump 5
*David Hart actor "Parker" In the Heat of the Night
*Dolores Hart actress who became a Mother Superior.
*James Haven Angelina Jolie's older brother.
*Patricia Heaton actress, convert to an Evangelical Presbyterian church, and member of Feminists for Life
*Charlton Heston actor
*Alfred Hitchcock director, producer, television series host
*Tyler Hoechlin actor
*Whitney Houston singer, actress, movie The Preacher's Wife, sang Jesus Loves Me from The Bodyguard soundtrack, references to God in interviews, songs, live performances and award acceptance speeches
*Matt Hoopes, guitarist for the Christian rock band Relient K
*Christian Hosoi pro skateboarder
*Charlie Hall singer
*David Humphreys Rugby Player for Ulster

I
*Jarome Iginla, NHL ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames.
*Kathy Ireland model, actress
*Oscar Isaac (1976 - ) American actor (The Nativity Story)

J
*Alan Jackson country music singer
*Victoria Jackson actress, former Saturday Night Live cast member
*Chris Jericho, professional wrestler, actor, musician
*Zach Johnson, golfer
* actor "Cooter" The Dukes of Hazzard
*Dean Jones, actor
* (born 1983), American football player
*Ashley Judd, actress
*Wynonna Judd, country singer
*James Earl Jones,actor, voice of "Darth Vader"

K
*Alex Kendrick, motion picture director, writer, actor
*DeForest Kelley actor (Star Trek's Dr. McCoy)
*Stephen Kendrick, motion picture producer, writer
*Richard Kiel actor
*KJ-52, hip-hop rapper, comedian
*Mat Kearney, Musician, Songwriter
*Myles Kennedy,Singer for The Mayfield Four and Alter Bridge
*Angela Kinsey, star of The Office

L
*Larry the Cable Guy, country comedian and actor
*Rod Liddle, journalist
*Lifehouse Christian rock band/crossover artist
*Evangeline Lilly (1979 - ) Canadian actress (Lost)
*Kerry Livgren, founder and former song writer and instrumentalist of .
*Brian Littrell, Backstreet Boy member and Christian solo artist

M
*Rosie Malek-Yonan
*Terrence Malick
*Nicko McBrain, drummer for Iron Maiden
*Jesse McCartney (1987 - ) pop singer and actor, initially came to fame as a member of the boy band Dream Street, and subsequently branched out into a solo career
*Barry McGuire former member of New Christy Minstrels, Eve of Destruction
*Anthony Mcfarland, NFL Defensive tackle
*DJ Maj DJ and rapper
*Nancy Marie author
*Jon McKinney, English guitarist.
*Shawn Michaels Professional Wrestler, real name is Michael Hickenbottom
*Sean Michael Actor
*Amanda Michalka actress and singer, Disney Channel
*Alyson Michalka actress and singer, Disney Channel
*Mehran Modiri Iranian film director
*Lesley Moore singer with Christian rock group Jump 5
*Tahj Mowry (1986 - ) actor
*Tamera Mowry actress
*Tia Mowry actress
*Bill Moyers journalist and news commentator
*Mr. T actor The A Team, Rocky III I Pity the Fool
*Larry Mullen, Jr drummer for the Band U2
*Nicole C. Mullen singer
*Brittany Murphy actress
*Dave Mustaine Megadeth Guitarist

N
*Markus Naslund, NHL ice hockey player for the Vancouver Canucks.
*Liam Neeson, actor (see article)
*David Nixon, award winning commercial and motion picture producer.
*Chelsea Noble actress, whose husband, Kirk Cameron, is also a Christian actor
*Amaury Nolasco actor (Prison Break)
*Nichole Nordeman singer
*Larry Norman former lead singer for the 60s band People
*Chuck Norris martial arts champion, actor

O
*Conan O'Brien comedian
*Jennifer O'Neill actress
*Stacie Orrico singer

P
*Al Pacino, Actor known for his great action thriller "Scarface".
*Dolly Parton, singer, actress
*Andy Pettitte, professional baseball player for the Houston Astros
*P.O.D. Christian hard rock band
*Don Pooley, professional golfer
*Kalan Porter, singer, winner of Canadian Idol
*Stephan Potgieter, Chrisian tenor
*Albert Pujols, professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals
*Michael Peca, NHL player for Toronto Maple Leafs.

R
*Rascal Flatts country music group
*Ronald Reagan actor, the 40th President of the United States
*John Reuben, Christian music artist
*Christina Ricci (1980 - ) American film actress and former child star
*Chris Rice singer
*Mike Rich (1959 - ) American screenwriter (The Nativity Story)
*Nathan Strayer, guitarist of the Christian alternative rock band Anberlin
*AJ Styles Professional Wrestler
*Ryan Smyth NHL Player for New York Islanders
*Switchfoot San Diego-based Christian rock band
*Shawn McDonald Solo artist
*Daryl Sittler Former Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Player

T
*Frank Tanana, former major league baseball pitcher.
*John Tesh musician, talk show host Entertainment Tonight
*Keith Thibodeaux child actor, "Little Ricky" of I Love Lucy, musician
*Chad Thibodeaux host of Kids and Sports Radio, XTRA Sports 910.
*Matt Thiessen, lead singer of the Christian rock band Relient K
*Toby McKeehan, Christian music artist
*LaDainian Tomlinson NFL player for San Diego Chargers
*Randy Travis singer who also had a few minor acting roles.
*Chris Tucker comedian, actor in the "Rush Hour" movies
*Tupac Shakur rapper, Cross on back, has unreleased songs praying to Christ
*Mark Tremonti Guitarist for Creed and Alter Bridge
*Andrew Trimble Rugby Player for Ulster

U
*Carrie Underwood, American Idol winner and country singer

V
*John Vanbiesbrouck, former National Hockey League goalie.
*Dick Van Dyke, actor

W
*Denzel Washington actor, multiple oscar nominee and winner.
*Brian Welch aka "Head", former member of the nu metal band Korn, left the band to pursue a solo career focused on Christian values
*Kurt Warner, NFL quarterback
*Kanye West, rapper
*Lisa Whelchel actress The Facts of Life
*Grace Lee Whitney, actress (Star Trek's Yeoman Rand)
*Rob Whitehurst motion picture and television production sound mixer
*Michelle Williams, singer Destiny's Child
*Demond Wilson, actor Sanford And Son
*CeCe Winans singer (Most of the Winans family would also fit)
*Steve Winwood singer, songwriter, grammy winner and rock and roll hall of fame member.
*Reese Witherspoon, actress
*Elijah Wood, actor (see article, raised Catholic)
*Paul Wright

Y
*Weird Al Yankovic, comedy singer

Z
*Efrem Zimbalist Jr. actor

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