“My kids haven't watched one episode of 'Growing Pains'. I'll tell you why. When our kids were little, we never wanted Mommy or Daddy to be the celebrity mom or dad to our kids.”

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.