Jimmy Swaggart

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. 

Before Fame

He started preaching on street corners at the age of nine.

Trivia

He maintained enormous influence despite a sexual abuse scandal, which led to his defrocking by the Assemblies of God.

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-known televangelists.