Scientologist Athlete

April 27, 2008 6:28 AM

Who are some famous athletes who are Scientologists? There are plenty of actors who I hear about being Scientologists but rarely an athlete.
posted by josher71 to Religion & Philosophy (6 answers total)

According to this Wiki page, it's mostly actors. No athletes listed.
posted by farishta at 6:55 AM on April 27, 2008

Kenton Gray is a NASCAR driver and a Scientologist.
posted by Dec One at 7:10 AM on April 27, 2008

Best answer: John Brodie (professional football player and golfer) is a former Scientologist. Does that count for what you're looking for?
posted by amyms at 7:45 AM on April 27, 2008

according to this list, carlos palomino.
posted by ncc1701d at 12:10 PM on April 27, 2008

* Gymnast Charles Lakes
* Motorcyclist Keith Code
* Skateboarder (and actor) Jason Lee
* Skateboarder Steve Berra
* Auto racer Philippe de Henning

and maybe

* Stuntwoman Cindy Thompson (meaning she was/is definitely a Scientologist, don't know whether you'd count that as an athlete)

All of these with the possible exception of Jason Lee have been featured on the cover of Scientology's Celebrity magazine (as was John Brodie).
posted by kristi at 2:11 PM on April 27, 2008

It seems like many scientologist actors are of the early success, followed by a bottoming out where they are "initiated" by $, and then a resurgence. Probably less likely to happen with professional athletes.
posted by gjc at 9:51 PM on April 27, 2008