“I've been fortunate that I can be selective enough to do acting when it's really furthering what I want to do with my life.”

American actor, author, evangelist, television host, documentarian, and producer

Kirk Thomas Cameron is an American actor, author, evangelist, television host, documentarian, and producer. He first became widely known as a teen actor for playing Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains from 1985 to 1992, a role that brought him two Golden Globe nominations. He later built a career across film and television while also working as a writer and Christian evangelist. His public work has often centered on faith, family, and values, reflecting the role he has taken on beyond acting.