Actor/Director Mel Gibson has topped a list of the Most Powerful Christians in Hollywood.

The devout Catholic topped the poll in a list compiled by website BeliefNet.com,

Coming in at second place was actor Denzel Washington, reports Contactmusic.

Third place on the list went to 'Everybody Loves Raymond' star Patricia Heaton.

American playwright and actor Tyler Perry and Hollywood film producer Ralph Winter rounded off the top five coming in at fourth and fifth place respectively.

The list for the top ten Hollywood's Most Powerful Christians as per BeliefNet.com is:

1. Mel Gibson
2. Denzel Washington
3. Patricia Heaton
4. Tyler Perry
5. Ralph Winter
6. Angela Bassett
7. Martin Sheen
8. Martha Williamson
9. Kristen Chenoweth
10. Philip Anschutz

(Agencies via Chinadaily.com.cn October 17, 2007)