About
American Pentecostal pastor and televangelist who, beginning in 1975, has reached millions of people worldwide through his weekly television and internet broadcasts. He is also a musician, and has been a Dove Award finalist for his Christian recordings.
Trivia
He maintained enormous influence despite a sexual abuse scandal, which led to his defrocking by the Assemblies of God.
Before Fame
He started preaching on street corners at the age of nine.
Family Life
He married Francis Anderson in 1952. His son Donnie also became a preacher.
Associated With
Jim Bakker and his wife Tammy-Faye were also well-know televangelists.