Jim Caviezel

Birth Name:

James Patrick Caviezel

Birth Place:

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Has appeared in over 40 movies and television shows
Attended Mount Vernon High School before moving to Seattle to live with family friends in order to play basketball at O'Dea High School
Attended the University of Notre Dame in 2006
Studied at Bellevue Community College and the University of Washington
Born to former stage actress Margaret and chiropractor James Caviezel
Married teacher and flautist Kerri Browitt in 1993
His first on-screen performance was as an airline clerk in the flm "My Own Private Idaho․"
Best known for playing Jesus Christ in the 2004 film "The Passion of the Christ" and John Reese in the series "Person of Interest․"
Joined the fraternity Sigma Chi while attending the University of Washington
Originally cast to play Cyclops in the film "X-Men" from 2000, but had scheduling conflicts for his role in "Frequency․"
Provides the voice of Jesus Christ on the New Testament audio dramatization "The World of Promise․"
Turned down a scholarship to study acting at New York's Julliard School for a role in the 1994 film "Wyatt Earp․"
Was in contention for the lead role in the 2006 film "Superman Returns․"
Was struck by lightning and suffered a dislocated shoulder, pneumonia and hypothermia while filming "The Passion of the Christ․"

1999CFCA Award - Most Promising Actor:Nominated
1999Special Achievement Award - Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble:Winner
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Male - Newcomer:Nominated
2004MTV Movie Award - Best Male Performance:Nominated
2004MTV Movie Award - Most Divine Miracle in a Movie (Milagro más Divino en una Película):Nominated
2005Grace Award - Most Inspiring Movie Acting:Winner
2006CamieWinner
2015Huading Award - Best Global Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
2016People's Choice Award - Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor:Nominated
2018C&I Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
2019Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Movies:Winner
2023Septimius Award - Best American Actor:Nominated
2025Jury Prize - Best Guest Feature Film:Winner

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