Jim Caviezel

Jim Caviezel is an acclaimed American actor who achieved global recognition for his powerful portrayal of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004). Born in Washington in 1968, he initially pursued basketball before a foot injury led him to acting. He gained critical acclaim in Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line (1998) and went on to star in hits like The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and the popular sci-fi crime drama series Person of Interest (2011–2016). A devout Roman Catholic, Caviezel is known for selecting roles that align with his faith, most recently starring in the box-office success Sound of Freedom (2023).