
Acting
Jun 8, 1957
South Charleston, West Virginia, USA
T.D. Jakes
Acting
Biography
T.D. Jakes emerged from his humble beginnings in West Virginia to become one of the most influential religious figures in the world. He's the founder and senior pastor of The Potter's House, a nondenominational Christian church based in Dallas, Texas with over 30,000 members. A televangelist with a worldwide following, a best-selling author, and a producer of both faith-based and secular films.
Feature Films (11)

After learning that millions have completely vanished, an airline pilot, a journalist, and others work together to unravel the mystery of those left behind.
Left Behind

The Ames' seem to have built the perfect life until their six year old daughter is kidnapped; over the course of seven days they begin to uncover secrets about their past that could rip their marriage and lives apart.
Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day

THE BLACK LIST: VOL. 2 profiles some of today's most fascinating African-Americans. From the childhood inspirations that shaped their ambitions, to the evolving American landscape they helped define, to the importance of preserving a unique cultural identity for future generations, these prominent individuals offer a unique look into the zeitgeist of black America, redefining the traditional pejorative notion of a blacklist.
The Black List: Volume Two

Bishop T.D. Jakes hosts this gospel concert featuring the 130-member Potter's House Mass Choir and singers Beverly Crawford, Donnie McClurkin and D'Atra Hicks performing inspiring songs that embody messages of faith, hope and survival. Filmed in Jakes's nondenominational Dallas church, this rousing concert lifts the soul with selections such as "The Storm Is Over Now," "Thou Art My Help," "The Time Is Short," "Marvelous" and more.
Bishop T.D. Jakes: The Storm Is Over

Eminent preacher and pastor of Dallas's Potter's House church, Bishop T.D. Jakes leads his congregation's mighty gospel choir in a live performance of uplifting numbers such as "A Path in the Sea," "It's Already Done" and "God Be Praised." Featured vocalists include Lady Joy Hill, Jesse Campbell, Drea Randle, Israel Houghton, Myron Williams, Darwin Hobbs and more in a musical celebration guaranteed to raise your spirit higher.
Bishop T.D. Jakes: A Wing and a Prayer

What do you do when life takes you out of the familiar, out of your comfort zone? In Living With Restrictions, T.D. Jakes teaches us that oftentimes the solutions to challenges are given to us through life's most difficult times. T.D Jakes shares lessons that will inspire and motivate... find your inner strength and empowerment to make positive changes in your life today! Step out of your comfort zone and experience life's rewards through honesty, truth and faith.
T.D Jakes: Living with Restrictions

Preacher T.D. Jakes, the bishop of the nondenominational Potter's House church, shares his spiritual lessons about how to fortify friendships and relationships in this faith-based educational program. Discussing the realities of friendships and how they fit into our lives, Jakes encourages viewers to take a long, hard look at the advantages and responsibilities of friendships and how unconditional love and honesty fit into our relationships.
T.D. Jakes: Still Friends?

The Follow The Star Holiday special will feature a stellar line-up of gospel superstars, including Beverly Crawford, MaryMary, Angie Winans, Kirk Whalum, Paul Jackson, Jr., Darwin Hobbs, Aaron Neville, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers, and Bishop T.D. Jakes' Potter's House Mass Choir. The event will be hosted by the popular gospel music sensation Smokie Norful and long-time favorite Vickie Winans.
T.D. Jakes Presents: "Follow The Star"

Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
Jumping the Broom

An adaptation of Bishop T.D. Jakes' self-help novel, chronciling a woman's struggle to come to terms with her legacy of abuse, addiction and poverty.
Woman Thou Art Loosed

FREE TO WORSHIP captures the energy of Fred Hammond's concert at T.D. Jakes' Potter's House Church in 2006. The gospel giant treated the excited audience to a number of his beloved songs, including "Praise Belongs to You" and "No Greater Love." AMERICAN IDOL winner Ruben Studdard joined Hammond on the song "A Closer Walk."
Fred Hammond - Free To Worship: Live At the Potter's House
Television & Series (5)

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
The Tamron Hall Show

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
Sherri

After ending his Chicago-based show, Steve Harvey heads to Los Angeles to host a new weekday syndicated program aiming to bring a late night atmosphere to the afternoon.
Steve

Steve Harvey is a syndicated American talk show that is hosted by comedian/actor/radio personality Steve Harvey, who also serves as its executive producer. This is his first television talk foray, which is produced by Endemol and distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution in the United States and Canada. The program debuted on September 4, 2012, and it is Harvey's second syndicated program in which he handles hosting duties, as he continues to host Family Feud at the same time. The series is taped in Chicago at the WMAQ studios. The show attracted 2.2 million viewers daily and, in January 2013, Steve Harvey was renewed for a second season. The series has since been renewed for three additional seasons through 2016.
