- Turned down a series of TV commercial deals, worth an estimated $75 million because he wants to stay true to his strict Catholic beliefs. (May 28, 2004)
- Played basketball in college, but took up acting after injuring his foot.
- Is being protected by a security team from attack by religious fanatics following his performance as Jesus Christ in THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. (March 8, 2004)
- Dislocated his shoulder, battled hypothermia, suffered a lung infection and pneumonia, endured eight-hour makeup sessions that left him with severe headaches and skin infections, and was struck by lightning during the shooting of THE PASSION OF CHRIST. (February 19, 2004)
- Jokes that Hollywood might learn a language lesson from THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, largely shot in Aramaic and Latin. (February 16, 2004)
- Was struck by lightning while shooting THE PASSION OF CHRIST.
- Was considered for the role of Rafe McCawley in PEARL HARBOR (2001).
- Sometimes credited as: Jim Caviezel, or James Caviezel
- Grew up in a tight-knit Catholic family.
- Landed guest appearance on The Rosie O'Donnell Show 24 April, 2000
- His surname is Romansch (Rhaeto-Romanic), from Switzerland.
- Met his wife, Kerri, on a blind date in 1993. She is a high school English teacher.
- Played basketball in college, but took up acting after injuring his foot.
- Drove the pace car in the Indy 500 Race in May of 2002
- Refused to film a love scene with on-screen wife Ashley Judd for their film, HIGH CRIMES (2002). The idea of possible nudity conflicted with Jim's personal beliefs, based on his strong Catholic faith.
- Dislocated his shoulder during the filming of THE PASSION (2004).
- Received an honorary degree from King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA at their commencement on 18 May 2003. Gave a fire-and-brimstone speech based on his interpretation of Catholicism.
- Heritage: 50% Irish, 25% Slovak, and 25% Romanch
- Favorite Food: Mexican (or a good steak)
- Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Football, Swimming, Fencing
- Favorite Athlete: Roger Staubach
- Writes left handed, but seems to be ambidextrous (uses both hands)
- Was a waiter
- Did some modeling for the Gap
- Got a small part in MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO by fooling the casting agent into believing he was a recent Italian immigrant.
- Is always keen to talk about God.
- His last name is pronounced ca-VEEZ-ul.
Quotes- "My mom's 100% Irish, and in my family we've always called acting 'blarney'."
- "Peace Begins With You. You Can Take That Literally."
- On getting thumped for being too cocky at basket ball in Junior School, he says: 'It hurt, but I said to myself "I'm never going to be like that again". I was blessed to learn that early in life.'
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