Kirk Thomas Cameron was born on October 12, 1970, in Fullerton, California, and is an American actor who rose to fame as a child star on television. He is best known for his roles as Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom "Growing Pains" (1985–1992) and as Cameron Frye in the John Hughes coming-of-age films "Sixteen Candles" (1984) and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986).

Cameron's acting career began at the age of nine when he appeared in a commercial for Frosted Flakes cereal. He soon landed roles in television shows such as "Magnum, P.I." and "The Waltons" before being cast in the pilot episode of "Growing Pains" in 1985. The show became a major hit, and Cameron became a household name. He remained on the show for all seven seasons, earning two Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Series.

After "Growing Pains" ended in 1992, Cameron continued to act in films and television shows, but he took a break from Hollywood in the late 1990s to focus on his family and faith. He returned to acting in the early 2000s, primarily appearing in faith-based films and television shows. In recent years, Cameron has become a vocal critic of what he sees as the secularization of American society and has spoken out against homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Cameron is married to actress Chelsea Noble, and they have six children. He is a devout evangelical Christian and has spoken openly about his faith. Cameron is also the founder of The Way of the Master, a Christian ministry that produces films and other media aimed at evangelizing non-Christians.