Kirk Cameron Bio - Kirk Cameron Biography

Kirk Cameron: Biography

As a star in a few TV commercials, Kirk Cameron's acting career started at the age of nine. After some guest appearances on TV shows, Kirk got his first starring role on the small screen in Two Marriages (1983-1984). The drama show was only short-lived, but Kirk did get noticed and received his first "Young Artist Awards" nomination.

After auditioning for a part on the new sitcom Growing Pains, Kirk got one of the leading roles, the part of Michael Seaver. The show soon became a hit and Kirk received 3 Young Artist Awards and 2 nominations at the Golden Globes. As writers realized that he was the most popular character, Mike Seaver became the center of the show. Kirk's popularity kept on growing: his face graced every Teen magazine in America and every teenaged girl's heart!

Producers quickly took notice and Kirk was casted in a series of starring movie roles, starting with 1987 comedy Like Father Like Son with Dudley Moore.

But Growing Pains wasn't only a success for his career: Kirk met his wife Chelsea Noble at the set of the show. Their wedding took place on July 20, 1991.

The sitcom came to an end in 1992 and although he starred in several movies, he was never able to match up to that success.

Kirk is now a devoted father to his 6 children. Four of them are adopted: Jack (1996), Isabella (1997), Anna (1998) and Luke (2000). His wife Chelsea gave birth to their first biological child, daughter Olivia Rose, on July 18, 2001. Their son, James Thomas was born on 13 April, 2003.

Kirk: In Fireproof, there is a romantic and touching scene where he (Kirk's character) kisses his wife. Because I have a commitment not to kiss any other woman, my wife Chelsea came in to the set and wore the dress my character's wife wore. We shot the scene in silhouette, so when I kiss my wife, I'm actually kissing my wife and honoring our marriage. It's a personal commitment I have made to my wife.(edit)
Kirk: I sometimes found myself more comfortable around my TV family than I did with my own parents and sisters.(edit)
Kirk: (on a TV show interview) The Hollywood lifestyle was just overwhelming. A party here, an interview there, magazine and modeling shoots daily, your face everywhere and girls throwing themselves at you. As great as it felt at the time, I still felt something missing, and that I needed to change.(edit)
Kirk (On creationism): To say that the banana happened by accident is even more unintelligent than to say that no one designed the Coca Cola can.(edit)
Kirk: (On his Christian faith) I was 17 years old. I was an atheist who became absolutely convinced that God does exist. He saved me from hell and offered me eternal life, and I couldn't ignore that.(edit)
Kirk: Think of someone you know who's not saved but you may be afraid to share the Gospel with that person. I've found a way that's radically effective in training people to share the Gospel.(edit)
Kirk: Put your nose into the Bible everyday. It is your spiritual food. And then share it. Make a vow not to be a lukewarm Christian.(edit)
Kirk: Our first priority is our kids.(edit)
Kirk: I'm not perfect in my walk but I want to do the right thing.(edit)
Kirk: I was experiencing all the success the entertainment industry has to offer, but I knew there had to be something more. It was sort of through that God prepared me to hear about His great plan.(edit)
Kirk: I could have anything I wanted and if I didn't have it, it was because I didn't want it.(edit)
Kirk: I came all this way for a reason. Today is the day of salvation. Trust Jesus to save you. Then be sincere as God knows a pretender.(edit)

To honor marriage vows he made to his wife, Chelsea, Kirk got her to stand in at the last minute on the film Fireproof, just when he had to kiss co-star Erin Bethea in a scene.(edit)
He lived next door to Adam Rich. (edit)
He and his wife are some of the founders of Camp Firefly and The Firefly Foundation. It sponsor camping trips for terminally-ill children & their families.(edit)
He was ranked #19 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" on January 23, 2005.(edit)
He used to be neighbors with Adam Rich of Eight Is Enough.(edit)
He has brown eyes and dark-brown hair.(edit)
Kirk was born on exactly the same day as actress Lala Sloatman (Frank Zappa's niece).(edit)
Kirk has a sister, Candance Cameron, who starred on the hit series Full House. In the first season he guest starred on it as DJ (played by Candance)'s cousin Steve.(edit)
Kirk Cameron was the host of the Back to the Future part 3 extras.(edit)
Kirk started acting at the age of 9.(edit)
Kirk has the same birthday as Marion Jones.(edit)
Kirk got co-star Julie McCullough fired from Growing Pains after it was revealed that she had posed for Playboy a few years earlier. Kirk was afraid Julie's presence as his girlfriend on the show would hurt his squeaky clean image.(edit)
Kirk is rated 15th on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars."(edit)
Kirk is neighbors with Adam Rich from the TV series Eight is Enough and they are good friends.(edit)
Kirk's children are Jack, Isabella, Anna, Luke, Olivia Rose and James Thomas.(edit)
Kirk was named after Captain Kirk from the Star Trek series.(edit)
Kirk is and has been a vegetarian for quite a long time.(edit)
Kirk has an actress sister named Candace Cameron Bure. He has two other sisters who are not in the business named Bridgette and Melissa.(edit)
Kirk's parents are Robert and Barbara Cameron.(edit)
Kirk stands 5'10" tall but appears much taller due to the shoes he wears.(edit)
Kirk is the composer of the production of The Magic 7 that was released in 2006.(edit)
Kirk played "Mike Seavers" in the movie from his TV series titled The Growing Pains Movie in 2000.(edit)
Kirk was �Buck Williams� in the movie �Left Behind: World at War� that was released in 2005.(edit)
Kirk visited Cedarvile College in Cedarville, Ohio on October 14 and 15, 2005.(edit)
Kirk's brother-in-law is Florida Panthers star Valeri Bure.(edit)
Kirk and Chelsea have four adopted children: Jack (1996), Isabella (1997), Anna (1998) and Luke (2000). His wife Chelsea gave birth to their first biological child, daughter Olivia Rose, on July 18, 2001. Their son, James Thomas was born on 13 April, 2003.(edit)
Kirk and his wife are both devoted Christians.(edit)
Kirk met his wife, Chelsea Noble, on the set of Growing Pains, where she played the part of Kate McDonnel.(edit)