Jim Caviezel
At 57 years old, Jim Caviezel remains one of the most prominent American Actors working today.
James Patrick Caviezel Jr. (born September 26, 1968) is an American actor, known for his starring role as John Reese on the CBS series Person of Interest (2011-2016), Private Witt in The Thin Red Line (1998), Slovnik in G.I. Jane (1997), Detective John Sullivan in Frequency (2000), Catch in Angel Eyes (2001), Edmond Dantès in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and his portrayal of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004). He began acting in plays in Seattle, WA. He earned his Screen Actors Guild card with a minor role in the 1991 film My Own Private Idaho.
"His portrayal of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004) is his most iconic and defining role." — About Jim Caviezel
| Metric | Jim Caviezel | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 57 | 53 | +4 yrs |
| Career length | 39 yrs | ~35 yrs | +4 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Jim Caviezel
Did you know that director Mel Gibson reportedly chose Jim Caviezel for the role of Jesus partly because his initials are J.C.?
- He suffered a lightning strike during the filming of The Passion of the Christ, a scene where Jesus is also struck.
- He dislocated his shoulder and suffered hypothermia while portraying Jesus in The Passion of the Christ.
- Caviezel and his wife, Kerri, have adopted three children with special needs from China.
- Before acting, he harbored dreams of playing in the NBA, but a foot injury ended his basketball career.
- He was working as a waiter when he landed his first significant film role in Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho.
His portrayal of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004) is his most iconic and defining role. The film was a massive commercial success and sparked widespread debate, cementing Caviezel's place in cinematic history for a deeply challenging and physically demanding performance.
Caviezel's work as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ has left an indelible mark, making him synonymous with the role for many. His commitment to projects often reflecting his strong faith continues to define his public persona and career choices.
