Jim Caviezel Net Worth

What Is Jim Caviezel’s Net Worth?

James “Jim” Caviezel, an American actor renowned for his roles in film and television, has accumulated a net worth of $15 million. This figure reflects his earnings from a career spanning several decades, featuring prominent roles in both critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects.

Early Career and Notable Roles

Jim Caviezel’s journey into acting began with stage performances in Seattle, which served as a foundation for his transition to the big screen. His early work included a debut in the 1991 film “My Own Private Idaho,” which was partially filmed in Seattle and Portland. This initial foray into film led him to Los Angeles, where he gained experience through guest roles on television shows like “The Wonder Years” in 1992 and appearances in films such as “Diggstown.” A pivotal moment in his early career was turning down a scholarship to Juilliard to film “Wyatt Earp” (1994), where he played Warren Earp. During the mid-1990s, Caviezel supplemented his film roles with guest appearances on television series like “Murder, She Wrote” and co-starring roles in miniseries like “Children of the Dust” in 1995. By 1996, he landed a role in the action-thriller “The Rock,” which grossed $335.1 million at the box office.

The late 1990s saw Caviezel expanding his repertoire with roles in films like “G.I. Jane” (1997), “The Thin Red Line” (1998), and “Ride with the Devil” (1999). His performance in “The Thin Red Line” earned him a nomination for Most Promising Actor from the Chicago Film Critics Association. The early 2000s brought a string of successful films, including “Frequency” (2000), “Pay It Forward” (2000), and “The Count of Monte Cristo” (2002), further solidifying his presence in Hollywood. Although he was initially cast as Cyclops/Scott Summers in “X-Men” (2000), scheduling conflicts with “Frequency” prevented him from taking the role.

A significant turning point in Caviezel’s career came in 2003 when he was cast as Jesus Christ in “The Passion of the Christ.” The film was released in 2004 and grossed $622.3 million at the box office. The physical demands of the role were considerable, with Caviezel experiencing hypothermia, pneumonia, a dislocated shoulder, a 14-inch laceration on his back from being whipped, and being struck by lightning twice during filming. In 2018, Caviezel revealed that the physical challenges of the role resulted in two heart surgeries. Despite the physical toll, he is set to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel, “The Resurrection of the Christ.”

Following “The Passion of the Christ,” Caviezel continued to work in film, appearing in “Unknown” and “Déjà Vu” (2006), as well as “Outlander,” “Long Weekend,” and “The Stoning of Soraya M.” (2008). In 2009, he starred in the miniseries “The Prisoner,” marking his return to television.

Between 2011 and 2016, Jim Caviezel starred in the CBS crime drama “Person of Interest.” As John Reese, a former CIA agent, he appeared in all 103 episodes of the show. Reports indicate that Caviezel earned $125,000 per episode, totaling roughly $3 million per season. His work on “Person of Interest” earned him People’s Choice Award nominations in 2014 and 2016.

While starring in “Person of Interest,” Caviezel also took on roles in several films. These include the lead role in the action-thriller “Transit,” co-starring with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Escape Plan” (2013), the lead role in the historical drama “Savannah” (2013), and the role of football coach Bob Ladouceur in “When the Game Stands Tall” (2014).

In 2016, Caviezel narrated the religious documentaries “The Face of Mercy” and “Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism.” The following year, he was cast as the lead in the CBS drama “SEAL Team,” but he left the project due to creative differences, with David Boreanaz taking over the role. Caviezel continued to appear in films, including the Western “The Ballad of Lefty Brown” (2017) and “Paul, Apostle of Christ” (2018), where he played the title role. He also played a doctor in “Running for Grace” (2018) and narrated “Onyx, Kings of the Grail” (2018).

More recently, Caviezel starred in the action film “Infidel” (2019) and portrayed former CIA operative Tim Ballard in “Sound of Freedom,” a film based on true events and released in 2023.

Filmography Summary

To summarize, here’s a list of some of Caviezel’s most notable films, which contributed to his Jim Caviezel’s net worth:

• “My Own Private Idaho” (1991)
• “Diggstown” (1992)
• “Wyatt Earp” (1994)
• “The Rock” (1996) – Grossed $335.1 million
• “G.I. Jane” (1997)
• “The Thin Red Line” (1998)
• “Ride with the Devil” (1999)
• “Frequency” (2000)
• “Pay It Forward” (2000)
• “The Count of Monte Cristo” (2002)
• “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) – Grossed $622.3 million
• “Unknown” (2006)
• “Déjà Vu” (2006)
• “Outlander” (2008)
• “Long Weekend” (2008)
• “The Stoning of Soraya M.” (2008)
• “Escape Plan” (2013)
• “Savannah” (2013)
• “When the Game Stands Tall” (2014)
• “The Ballad of Lefty Brown” (2017)
• “Paul, Apostle of Christ” (2018)
• “Running for Grace” (2018)
• “Infidel” (2019)
• “Sound of Freedom” (2023)

Television Roles

Caviezel’s presence on television has also contributed significantly to his earnings. Here are some key television roles:

• “The Wonder Years” (1992) – Guest Star
• “Murder, She Wrote” (1995) – Guest Star
• “Children of the Dust” (1995) – Co-starring role
• “The Prisoner” (2009) – Miniseries
• “Person of Interest” (2011-2016) – Estimated $125,000 per episode

Awards and Recognition

Caviezel’s contributions to the film industry have been recognized through various awards and nominations:

• Two Grace Awards from the MovieGuide Awards: Most Inspiring Movie Acting for “The Passion of the Christ” in 2005 and Most Inspiring Performance in Movies for “Paul, Apostle of Christ” in 2009.
• Nominations from the MTV Movie + TV Awards and the MTV Movie Awards, Mexico for “The Passion of the Christ”.
• A Giffoni Award at the Giffoni Film Festival in 2007.
• A Satellite Award in 1999 with the cast of “The Thin Red Line.”
• A Camie Award in 2006 with his “I Am David” castmates.

Personal Investments

There are no specific details available regarding James Caviezel’s personal investments.

Personal Life Details

Jim Caviezel married Kerri Browitt, a teacher, on July 20, 1996, three years after they met. Together, they have adopted three children from China: Bo, David, and Lyn. At the time of their adoptions, Bo and Lyn both had brain tumors, and David had cancer. Caviezel is known to be a Republican and a devout Catholic. He is against abortion and stem cell research, and he has been a speaker at various religious events.