Jim Caviezel
September 26, 1968 – present
Actor
Endured real suffering to portray Christ in The Passion
Biography
American actor best known for portraying Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ' (2004) and its sequel. Also starred in 'Person of Interest' and 'Sound of Freedom.'
Faith & Testimony
A devout Catholic who accepted the role of Jesus knowing it could end his Hollywood career. He has spoken at conferences about the cost of following Christ and how his faith guided his acting choices. Starring in 'Sound of Freedom' further demonstrated his commitment to faith-driven projects.
Sources
- Jim Caviezel — Wikipedia — Biography of the actor who portrayed Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
- Jim Caviezel — The Cost of Playing Jesus — Caviezel on how the role of Jesus impacted his career and faith
Videos
In-depth interview about playing Jesus and his personal faith. 1.5M views
Full testimony on TBN about faith and suffering during filming
Extended interview about faith journey and impact of playing Jesus
Discusses miraculous events during Passion filming
Documentary-style look at his faith and embodiment of Christ on screen