Erin Bethea
Encyclopedia
Erin Bethea is an American
actress. She is known for appearing in Sherwood Pictures
' films, Facing the Giants
and Fireproof
.
and Terri Catt. Her father, Dr. Michael Catt
, is the Senior Pastor
at Sherwood Baptist Church
, an affiliate of Sherwood Pictures
. Her mother, Terri Catt, was the Wardrobe Coordinator
for both Facing the Giants and Fireproof. Her sister, Hayley Catt, is a still photographer, production secretary, and website coordinator for Fireproof.
In 2004, Bethea received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Theatre
at the University of Mobile
. She is married to Bill L. Shafer.
in Orlando, Florida
. She is currently an actress in the Magic Kingdom
. She is also part of the Actors' Equity Association
.
Bethea has recently been named co-host for a new television series
called OMX: On Mission Xtra which will air on FamilyNet
. It tells the stories of people all over North America who are doing things to reach people with the Gospel and change the world's culture. Bethea said that OMX was "unlike anything I've ever done before. I think the style of OMX reflects the message of the show, which is to get Christians to be relevant and think outside the box
." She also stated, "The show has a ton of variety with stories from people all over North America, musical acts and interviews with ministry leaders." It is being launched by the North American Mission Board
.
Cinema of the United States
The cinema of the United States, also known as Hollywood, has had a profound effect on cinema across the world since the early 20th century. Its history is sometimes separated into four main periods: the silent film era, classical Hollywood cinema, New Hollywood, and the contemporary period...
actress. She is known for appearing in Sherwood Pictures
Sherwood Pictures
Sherwood Pictures is an American Christian film production company in Albany, Georgia, United States. It is unusual among production companies in that it is a ministry of a local church, Sherwood Baptist Church. The company uses mostly volunteers in their productions...
' films, Facing the Giants
Facing the Giants
- Official listing :# Come Together - Third Day# Voice of Truth - Casting Crowns# Facing the Giants Theme - Mark Willard# I'm Finding You - Bebo Norman# The Deathcrawl - Mark Willard# Completely - Ana Laura...
and Fireproof
Fireproof (film)
Fireproof is a 2008 American Christian drama film released by Samuel Goldwyn Films and Affirm Films , directed by Alex Kendrick, who co-wrote and co-produced it with Stephen Kendrick...
.
Personal life
Bethea is the daughter of MichaelMichael Catt
Michael Catt is a producer, author and Senior Pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church since 1989. He was an executive producer for the 2008 film, Fireproof. He is an author and has written several books and booklets...
and Terri Catt. Her father, Dr. Michael Catt
Michael Catt
Michael Catt is a producer, author and Senior Pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church since 1989. He was an executive producer for the 2008 film, Fireproof. He is an author and has written several books and booklets...
, is the Senior Pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
at Sherwood Baptist Church
Sherwood Baptist Church
Sherwood Baptist Church is a Baptist megachurch in Whispering Pines, a subdivision of Albany, Georgia, with over 2,000 attendants, however this number places it among the smallest of referenced "megachurches".- History :...
, an affiliate of Sherwood Pictures
Sherwood Pictures
Sherwood Pictures is an American Christian film production company in Albany, Georgia, United States. It is unusual among production companies in that it is a ministry of a local church, Sherwood Baptist Church. The company uses mostly volunteers in their productions...
. Her mother, Terri Catt, was the Wardrobe Coordinator
Wardrobe (clothing)
A wardrobe usually refers to a complete set of clothing consisting of multiple items. Generally referring to the male's clothing needs. A wardrobe will usually consist of suits, slacks, shirts and shoes both casual and formal...
for both Facing the Giants and Fireproof. Her sister, Hayley Catt, is a still photographer, production secretary, and website coordinator for Fireproof.
In 2004, Bethea received a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in Theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
at the University of Mobile
University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is an American four-year, private, Baptist-affiliated university in Mobile, Alabama. The master's-level university has an enrollment of 1,577.-History:...
. She is married to Bill L. Shafer.
Professional career
While earning her BA degree in theatre, she played in dozens of shows on stage. She later began working for the Walt Disney World ResortWalt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort , is the world's most-visited entertaimental resort. Located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida ; approximately southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States, the resort covers an area of and includes four theme parks, two water parks, 23 on-site themed resort hotels Walt...
in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. She is currently an actress in the Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom Park is one of four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort located near Orlando, Florida. The first park built at the resort, Magic Kingdom opened Oct. 1, 1971. Designed and built by WED Enterprises, the park's layout and attractions are similar to Disneyland in Anaheim, California...
. She is also part of the Actors' Equity Association
Actors' Equity Association
The Actors' Equity Association , commonly referred to as Actors' Equity or simply Equity, is an American labor union representing the world of live theatrical performance, as opposed to film and television performance. However, performers appearing on live stage productions without a book or...
.
Bethea has recently been named co-host for a new television series
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
called OMX: On Mission Xtra which will air on FamilyNet
FamilyNet
FamilyNet is a broadcast television network owned by ComStar Media Fund and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The network was founded in 1979 as the National Christian Network, and took the name FamilyNet in 1988 under the ownership of Jerry Falwell. The channel was acquired by InTouch Ministries in...
. It tells the stories of people all over North America who are doing things to reach people with the Gospel and change the world's culture. Bethea said that OMX was "unlike anything I've ever done before. I think the style of OMX reflects the message of the show, which is to get Christians to be relevant and think outside the box
Thinking outside the box
Thinking outside the box is to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. This phrase often refers to novel or creative thinking....
." She also stated, "The show has a ton of variety with stories from people all over North America, musical acts and interviews with ministry leaders." It is being launched by the North American Mission Board
North American Mission Board
The North American Mission Board is the domestic missions agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. It exists to assist Southern Baptists in their task of fulfilling the Great Commission in the United States, Canada, and their territories through a national strategy for sharing Christ, starting...
.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 2006 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006... |
Facing the Giants Facing the Giants - Official listing :# Come Together - Third Day# Voice of Truth - Casting Crowns# Facing the Giants Theme - Mark Willard# I'm Finding You - Bebo Norman# The Deathcrawl - Mark Willard# Completely - Ana Laura... |
Alicia Houston |
| 2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
Fireproof Fireproof (film) Fireproof is a 2008 American Christian drama film released by Samuel Goldwyn Films and Affirm Films , directed by Alex Kendrick, who co-wrote and co-produced it with Stephen Kendrick... |
Catherine Holt |
| ???? 2012 in film The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2012... |
Laughing At The Moon | Natlie |
External links
- Erin Bethea's official website
- Erin Bethea interview at The Augusta Chronicle