Dean
Jones: Best known for his countless Disney Films. He is currently
the President of Christian Rescue Committee > To honor Jesus
Christ by rescuing Jews, Christians, and other persecuted peoples from areas
where they are oppressed for their faith; to oppose the
persecution of any people for their faith or religious tradition; to encourage
and assist the suffering Christian Church around the world;
and to educate the international community on the dangers of anti-semitism,
in order to help assure that the Holocaust never happens again.
iwww.rescues.org/
Willie Aames: Once known to millions of television viewers as the girl-crazy, trouble-prone, but good-hearted middle son, Tommy Bradford, from the hit series "Eight is Enough," former teen heartthrob, he is all grown up these days and faithfully uses his talents to create quality family Christian programming. In addition to starring in the wholesome Bibleman video series, Aames' thirty years of experience in the entertainment industry is unmistakable in the widely acclaimed video series and popular live-action stage. Pray for Aames as he has hit hard times (divorce and contemplation of suicide).http://www.nelsonministryservices.com/nms/bio.asp?cid=2098
Lance Kerwin: (Best know for "James at 15" TV Series in the 1970's) Lives on the LA drug and alcohol ranch called U-Turn For Christ with his 6 year old daughter, Savanah, and recently embarked on a missionary trip to Indonesia and The Phillipines. Kerwin says he started smoking pot before age 10 and did crack in his 20s. He only became clean & sober in the 90s through his new-found religious beliefs. (May 2004) After many checkings in & out of rehabs, for drugs or alcohol problems during his teens and 20s, he is finally cleaned and sober. Most recently, he's a newly converted christian and as of May 2004 is an indoctrined new Priest/Minister http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0450130/bio.
Donna Douglas: Best known as Elly Mae Clampett from "The Beverly Hillbillies". She travels the country singing Gospel music and making personal appearances. She recently appeared at The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina in 2005 http://www.bscnc.org/churchministries/christianlife/senior adultfestival.htm
Dave Mustaine: Former member of METALLICA. MEGADETH front man. Refused to tour with "Rotting Christ" because it violated his strong held faith beliefs.
LYNYRD SKYNYRD: Jo Jo Billingsley (Honkette), Billy Powell and Leon Wilkeson. Two of the three listed here survived the devastating plane crash in 1977. Powell and Wilkeson have recently passed on. Billingsley ministers with music.
Kirk Cameron: (Best known as Mike Seaver's on Growing Pain's). Currently appearing in films and as part of Ray Comfort's Ministry "Way of the Master."
Stephen Baldwin: (Best known for "The Usual Suspects"). He is currently involved with a Skateboard Ministry and has recently led activities to deter pornographer's in the neighborhood in which he lives.
Winter Dance Party tragedy: Dion of "Dion and the Belmonts" and Carl Bunch (Holly drummer). Dion was on the tour bus and unharmed, Bunch was in the hospital suffering with frost-bite during that ill-fated tour that killed Buddy Holly, JP Richardson, Ritchie Valens and pilot Roger Peterson.
Clifton Davis: (Best known for the TV series' "That's My Momma" and "AMEN"). He currently appears as a host on TBN.
Keith
Thibodeaux (Best known as "Little Ricky" on "I Love
Lucy"). Played in the Christian Rock band "David and the Giants."
He lives now in
Jackson, Mississippi (thx to all who emailed correct location) operating a
Christian dance ministry with his wife titled Ballet Magnificat
http://www.weht.net/WEHT/Keith_Thibodeaux.html
Demond Wilson: (Best known as "Lamont" on Sanford and Son). Demond is now a minister of the Gospel, speaking to audiences worldwide about the precious gift of Jesus http://www.tbn.org/about/newsletter/index.php/460.html, Prison Ministry.
Ricky Stanley: (Half brother of Elvis Presley). Evangelist. Ricky was one of the last to see Elvis alive. At times Ricky carried Elvis' "medication."
Jerry Houser: (Best known as "Wally Logan" (Marcia's Husband) on the countless Brady Bunch reunion films and television series, SLAPSHOT, Keebler commercials, Mall of America etc;.
Bob Nelson: (Comedian/Impressionist, Rodney Dangerfield specials,"Kindergarten Cop").
Kerry Livgren, Dave Hope, John Elefante: Members of the rock group "KANSAS." (Best known for song "Dust in the Wind").
Alice Cooper (Musician): Raised in a Christian home, he still believed in God, although he was not committed. That changed when alcoholism threatened his marriage. He has avoided "Celebrity Christianity," because "it's really easy to focus on Alice Cooper and not on Christ," says Cooper.
Teri Copley: (Model/Actress, Best known for sitcom "We've got it Made"). Sonset Ministries/Tent Revivals).
Mylon
LeFevre: Mylon was born into a gospel-singing family. When Mylon was
17 years old, his first song, "Without Him," was recorded
by Elvis Presley. Over the years 126 artists recorded Mylon's songs. At 19
he made his first album and has sold millions since then. He backslid into
drug addiction and secular rock music until his re-commitment to his faith.
In the 1980's he started the Christian rock group "Mylon Lefevre and
Broken Heart" in which he played to tens of thousands every year until
health issues forced him off the road. He is currently an evangelist.
Gary Busey: (Best known for role in "The Buddy Holly Story").
Larry Fine: Rumor has it that one of the famed "Three Stooges" became a Christian after a series of strokes in the early 1970's.
Glenn Campbell (?). (Best known for the hit "RhineStone Cowboy"). Pray for him as he struggles with an alcoholic past.
Jeff Conaway (?) (Best known for role as Bobby Wheeler in "TAXI" ). Pray for him as he struggles with a drug addiction.
Other
Media Personalities who have become Christians...
Barbra Mandrell, Larry Gatlin, actor Jay Robinson (?), Gavin MacCleod, Chad
Everett, Sheryl J. Anderson, Ron Austin, Janet Scott Batchler and Lee Batchler,
Brian Bird, Anthony Gourdine (Little Anthony), Austin Peck, Billy Blanks,
Billy Davis Jr., Bob Eubanks, Carman Licciardello, Casper Van Dien, Catherine
Oxenberg, CeCe Winans, Chelsea Noble, Chris Christian, Chuck Norris, Clarence
Gilyard, Comedian Bone, Connie Selleca, Craig Bradshaw, Dallas Jenkins, Debby
Boone, Deezer D, Deion Sanders, Dyan Cannon, Greg Robbins, Hunter Tylo, James
Caviezel, Jane Russell, Jennifer O'Neill, Jerry Jenkins, John Tesh, Judge
Reinhold, model Kim Alexis, Kim Fields, Kirk Franklin, Marilyn McCoo, Mel
Gibson (?), Michael English, Michael York, Mr. T, Natalie Cole, Pat Boone,
actress Patricia Heaton, Paulie Ayala, Rudy Gatlin, Shane Everett, Shane Bernard,
Sherri Shepherd, Smokey Robinson, Steve Gatlin, Tim Storey, Todd Bridges,
Yolanda Adams, Tim Conway, Richard Rich, J.A.C. Redford, Tom Lester, Angela
Bassett, SINBAD, Carl Bunch, Colonel Sanders, Rudy Sarzo, Leon Patillo (SANTANA)
and MORE!