Kirk Cameron
Actor and evangelical activist
Born
October 12th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Gained fame as a teen star in the television series "Growing Pains" during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Transitioned to film with projects like "Faith Under Fire" and "Left Behind," contributing to Christian cinema. Active in promoting evangelical beliefs and involved in debates against evolution, advocating for religious perspectives. Engaged in public speaking and authored works related to faith and family.
Starred in 'Growing Pains'
Featured in 'Left Behind' series
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