Jim Caviezel

Date of Birth: September 26, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: (Alive)

Biography

James Patrick Caviezel Jr., known professionally as Jim Caviezel, is an American actor born on September 26, 1968, in Mount Vernon, Washington. He is best known for portraying Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson’s 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ.” Caviezel’s acting career began in the early 1990s with small roles in movies and television. His breakthrough came with the 1998 World War II film “The Thin Red Line,” where he played Private Witt. He has since starred in numerous films, including “Frequency” (2000), “The Count of Monte Cristo” (2002), and “Déjà Vu” (2006). From 2011 to 2016, Caviezel starred as John Reese in the CBS science-fiction crime drama series “Person of Interest,” which garnered him significant acclaim. Beyond his acting career, Caviezel is a devout Roman Catholic and outspoken about his faith, which has influenced his choice of roles and public persona. He is married to Kerri Browitt, a high school English teacher, and together they have adopted three children from China.

5 Interesting Facts about Jim Caviezel

1. Jim Caviezel was initially a basketball player with aspirations of playing in the NBA before an injury led him to pursue acting.

2. He underwent severe physical transformations and endured extreme conditions to play Jesus Christ in “The Passion of the Christ,” including being struck by lightning during the filming.

3. Caviezel has been involved in various humanitarian efforts, including advocating for adoption and speaking out against human trafficking.

4. He turned down the role of Cyclops in the “X-Men” series to avoid typecasting and to take on more meaningful roles.

5. He is a strong advocate for his Roman Catholic faith and has given numerous public speeches on religious topics.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jim Caviezel

1. “The point of my life is to point to Him.”

2. “When you are scared, hold someone’s hand and look into their eyes. And when you are brave, do the same.”

3. “You have to take Jesus Christ with you into the world, and you have to risk your name and reputation in order to stand up for the truth.”

4. “Life is hard. You make it hard when you don’t accept who you are meant to be.”

5. “Freedom exists not so you can do what you want, but so you can do what you ought.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jim Caviezel’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Jim Caviezel and his wife, Kerri Browitt Caviezel, have adopted three children from China. The children, Bo, Lyn, and David, were adopted despite having special needs, which the couple has been very open about as part of their advocacy for adoption.