Famous People You Didn't Know Were Methodist

Beyoncé Knowles was raised in the Methodist church. She said, "God is real and God lives inside of me and inside of all of us and it doesn't matter where I am, I know that and I feel it," about her faith.Beyoncé Knowles was raised in the Methodist church. She said, "God is real and God lives inside of me and inside of all of us and it doesn't matter where I am, I know that and I feel it," about her faith.

George W. Bush is a former President.George W. Bush attends a Methodist Church every Sunday with his wife and daughters.George W. Bush attends a Methodist Church every Sunday with his wife and daughters.

Christopher Walken was raised Methodist. He stated, "God is very mysterious to me, but I know the power of belief. It's my source of strength."Christopher Walken was raised Methodist. He said, "God is very mysterious to me, but I know the power of belief. It's my source of strength."

Hillary Clinton often speaks of her Methodist faith on the campaign trail. She said, "You know, my family and my faith taught me a simple credo — do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, for all the people you can."Hillary Clinton often speaks of her Methodist faith on the campaign trail. She said, "You know, my family and my faith taught me a simple credo — do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, for all the people you can."

George Lucas is a Director.George Lucas was brought up in a Methodist household. He now calls himself a "Methodist Buddhist."George Lucas was brought up in a Methodist household, but he now calls himself a "Methodist Buddhist."

Rosa Parks is a Civil Rights leader.Rosa Parks was a lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.Rosa Parks was a lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Stephen King went to Methodist church for years as a kid and attended Methodist youth fellowship on Thursday nights.Stephen King went to Methodist church for years as a kid and attended Methodist youth fellowship on Thursday nights.Stephen King shared what he said about his religious upbringing.

Harriet Tubman was a lifelong Methodist and member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.Harriet Tubman was a lifelong Methodist and member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Ulysses S. Grant is a former President.Ulysses S. Grant is a former President.Ulysses S. Grant attended the United Methodist Church of Galena, Illinois with his family.

Jackie Robinson joined the Methodist church as a teenager and remained a devout follower his whole life.Jackie Robinson joined the Methodist church as a teenager and was a devout follower throughout his life.

Toni Braxton began her music career as a singer in her family's Methodist Church.Toni Braxton began her music career as a singer in her family's Methodist Church.

Ted Bundy is a serial killer.Ted Bundy requested that a Methodist minister be on hand on the night he was executed.Ted Bundy requested that a Methodist minister be on hand on the night he was executed.

Donna Reed admired the Methodist faith of her father. She said, "You could get strength just from sitting next to Dad in church. When the minister would read from the Bible, Dad would lean forward a little, as though this especially he had to hear."Donna Reed admired the Methodist faith of her father. She said, "You could get strength just from sitting next to Dad in church. When the minister would read from the Bible, Dad would lean forward a little, as though this especially he had to hear."

Tim Curry grew up in a Methodist home. He said, "My father was a priest as well. I didn't ever really especially notice. I sort of did notice, because he was a very nice man, and we used to go to his services every Sunday and I used to sing in church a lot. I was a boy soprano. [laughs] But he died when I was 12, so I don't remember him very well."Tim Curry grew up in a Methodist home. He said, "My father was a priest as well. I didn't ever really especially notice. I sort of did notice, because he was a very nice man, and we used to go to his services every Sunday and I used to sing in church a lot. I was a boy soprano. [laughs] But he died when I was 12, so I don't remember him very well."

Nina Simone was the daughter of a Methodist minister, so she started her music career playing in his church.Nina Simone was the daughter of a Methodist minister, so naturally she started her music career playing in his church.

James K. Polk is a former President.James K. Polk was raised a Presbyterian, but he converted to Methodism in his late 30s.James K. Polk was raised a Presbyterian, but he converted to Methodism in his late 30s.

Roberta Flack attended a Methodist church as a child.Roberta Flack attended a Methodist church as a child.

William McKinley is a former President.William McKinley was a lifelong Methodist. His last words were, "Good-bye – good bye, all. It's God's way. His will, not ours, be done. Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee."William McKinley was a lifelong Methodist. His last words were, "Good-bye – good bye, all. It's God's way. His will, not ours, be done. Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee."

Dionne Warwick was the granddaughter of a Methodist minister.Dionne Warwick was the granddaughter of a Methodist minister.

Brandon Routh is a Methodist, just like Superman – who he played in the 2006 film.Brandon Routh is a Methodist, just like Superman – who he played in the 2006 film.Superman ReturnsBrandon Routh is a Methodist, just like Superman – who he played in the 2006 film.

Kate Capshaw was raised a Methodist, but she converted to Judaism when she married Steven Spielberg in 1991.Kate Capshaw was raised a Methodist, but she converted to Judaism when she married Steven Spielberg in 1991.

Robert Mitchum may have played a man without morals in Cape Fear.Robert Mitchum may have played a man without morals in Cape Fear.Robert Mitchum may have played a man without morals in Cape Fear.Robert Mitchum was raised in a Methodist family.

Tallulah BankheadTallulah Bankhead had a Methodist father and an Episcopalian mother. She later called herself a "high Episcopalian agnostic."

Football player Fran Tarkenton got his name from a Methodist bishop.

The MunstersactorsFred GwynneFred Gwynne was a Methodist.

Richard CarpenterThe Carpenters said, "Though not regular church goers, we belonged to the Downey United Methodist Church. At Christmas time, neighbors Tex and Charlene McCallister invited us to the 'Living Christmas Tree' service at the First Baptist Church in Downey."

The Red Badge of CourageStephen Crane came from a background of Methodist preachers.

W. C. Handy, composer and musicianW. C. HandyW. C. Handy was the son and grandson of Methodist ministers.

The father of former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington was a Methodist minister.

George McGovern, former SenatorGeorge McGovernGeorge McGovern was the son of a Methodist minister.