Jim Bakker
Jim Bakker was a prominent American televangelist known for hosting The PTL Club and developing Heritage USA.
Religious Leader
January 2, 1940
Capricorn
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Muskegon, Michigan
Jim Bakker, a notable American televangelist, gained prominence through his TV show, The PTL Club, which aired from 1974 to 1987. He also established the PTL Satellite Network and created the now-closed Christian theme park, Heritage USA. Despite his successful career, Bakker faced numerous controversies and legal troubles, including a 1989 prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy. In recent years, he has continued his televangelism work at Morningside USA in Branson, Missouri, while also dealing with pandemic hardship loans and health issues, such as memory loss.