Most Famous Actors Involved with Scientology

Scientology has a long history of courting entertainers, and several high-profile male actors have had notable ties to the church over the years. Below is a straightforward look at some of the most recognizable names whose involvement—past or present—is documented, drawing on public reporting and the dedicated Wikipedia overview of celebrity connections to Scientology.

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise became involved with Scientology in the mid-1980s and later emerged as one of its most visible celebrity adherents, saying its study methods helped him address dyslexia. His friendship with church leader David Miscavige and highly public advocacy in the 2000s made him central to discussions of Scientology’s outreach to Hollywood. The broader context of celebrity recruitment and expectations around proselytizing is detailed in the church’s celebrity overview.

John Travolta

John Travolta has been associated with Scientology since 1975, after being introduced to ‘Dianetics’ during his early career. Over decades in the public eye, his membership has been repeatedly noted in profiles and reporting, and he is regularly cited among the church’s best-known actors. The Wikipedia overview of celebrity members lists him among notable Scientologists.

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi is identified as an active Scientologist, and his involvement has included appearances at church-related events. Coverage of his career and personal background notes longstanding family ties to Scientology. He is listed in the Wikipedia round-up of notable celebrity members.

Michael Peña

Michael Peña has publicly discussed his participation in Scientology in interviews, describing how its techniques influenced his craft. He also appears on the Wikipedia list of celebrity members connected to the church. Reporting has highlighted his remarks about how Scientology affected his approach to work.

Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson is a Scientologist whose criminal case drew extensive attention to the church’s role and policies as they intersected with his accusers, who were also members at the time of the incidents. He was convicted in 2023 of two counts of rape and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison, proceedings in which Scientology surfaced repeatedly in witness testimony and legal filings. His Scientology affiliation is documented in both his biography and the celebrity-members overview.

Christopher Masterson

Christopher Masterson, known for ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, is documented as a follower of Scientology, with family members also active in the church. Biographical sources note his association and business ventures alongside his brother Danny. He is listed among the notable celebrity members on the Wikipedia overview.

Jason Dohring

Jason Dohring has credited Scientology with influencing his work habits and approach to acting. His membership is identified in biographical entries, and he appears on the Wikipedia roster of celebrity Scientologists. His family’s prominence in the community is also covered in public profiles.

Jason Beghe

Jason Beghe, star of ‘Chicago P.D.’, became involved with Scientology in the 1990s and later appeared in promotional materials for the church before leaving in 2007. Subsequent interviews and profiles have detailed his departure and reflections on his time in the organization. The Wikipedia overview lists him among notable former members.

Jason Lee

Jason Lee, known for ‘My Name Is Earl’, was long associated with Scientology before publicly stating in 2016 that he had left the church. His biography and press coverage document both his earlier involvement and later departure. The Wikipedia overview includes him on the list of former celebrity members.

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