• Kerri Browitt Caviezel is the wife of Jim Caviezel, a famous Hollywood actor.
• She started her own career as an English teacher in a high school located in Seattle, Washington and Western Washington University.
• She met Jim Caviezel via a blind date organized by his sister in 1993 and they married in 1996.
• They have adopted two boys named Bo and David.
• Her net worth is likely shared with her husband, estimated at $25 million.
Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $25 million, $25 million |
Date Of Birth | September 26, 1968 |
Spouse | Kerri Browitt Caviezel, Kerri Browitt Caviezel |
Fact | Spokesman for "Redeem the Vote," the conservative and Christian counterpart of "Rock the Vote." |
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Who is Kerri Browitt Caviezel?
Kerri Browitt Caviezel was born in the UK; the actual date and place of her birth have not been revealed to the public. She is probably best recognized for being the wife of Jim Caviezel, a famous Hollywood actor. She is also known for working as an English teacher in a high school in Seattle, Washington as well as at the Western Washington University.
Life before the Fame and Career
When it comes to speak about her early life and education, there is no information about it available to the media, except that she played a flute while in a high school and that her sister’s name is Kristen Linehan. She started her own career as an English teacher, who worked not only in a high school located in Seattle, Washington, but also at the Western Washington University.
Popularity through Marriage
Kerri met her future husband, Jim Caviezel, via a blind date, which was organized by his sister in 1993. The couple soon started dating and she moved to Los Angeles, California to live with Jim. They eventually married on the 20th July of 1996 with the wedding ceremony taking a place at the Immaculate Conception Church in Roslynn, Washington State.
Children
To talk about their children, they have no biological children, so they decided to adopt just one initially – Lyn Elizabeth Caviezel from China. Thereafter, the couple once again went to China to adopt another, however, they returned with two boys named Bo and David, who were diagnosed with cancer, so they wanted to take care of them. After surgery treatment, both of them are safe now from the cancer.
Jim Short Bio and Wiki
Jim Caviezel was born on the 26th September 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington State, USA and is known in the media for being a noted Hollywood actor.
He made his debut appearance in the film “My Own Private Idaho” in 1991, which was followed by his portrayal of Billy Hargrove in the 1992 film “Diggstown”. His breakthrough came two years later, when he was chosen to play Warren Earp in the film “Wyatt Earp”, with Kevin Costner in the title role. By the end of the 1990s, he had also starred as Pvt. Witt in the film “The Thin Red Line”, and as John Sullivan in the 2000 film “Frequency”, adding a considerable amount to his net worth. His next major role was as Edmond Dantes in Kevin Reynolds’ film “The Count Of Monte Cristo” (2002), after which he portrayed Jesus in the film “The Passion Of The Christ” in 2004. Two years later, Jim featured as Carroll Oerstadt in the film “Deja Vu”, alongside Denzel Washington, and played Kainan in the film “Outlander” (2008).
At the beginning of the next decade, he was chosen to portray John Reese in the TV series “Person Of Interest”, which lasted until 2016. Further, he appeared in the role of Ward Allen in the 2013 film “Savannah”, featured as Bob Ladouceur in the 2014 film “When The Game Stands Tall”, and played Luke in the film “Paul, Apostle Of Christ” in 2018, increasing further his wealth.
Kerri Browitt Caviezel Net Worth
She has been an active member of the entertainment industry since she married her husband Jim Caviezel in 1996. In addition to his career, Kerri appears frequently with him at various events. So, if you ever wondered how rich Kerri Browitt Caviezel is, there is no specific information about her personal net worth, b ut she very probably shares the net worth of his husband, which has been estimated to be over $25 million.
General Info
Full Name | Jim Caviezel |
Net Worth | $25 million, $25 million |
Date Of Birth | September 26, 1968 |
Height | 1.88 m, 1.88 m |
Profession | Actor, Actor |
Education | Burien Kennedy High School, O'Dea High School, John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, Bellevue College, Mount Vernon High School, University of Notre Dame, University of Washington, Burien Kennedy High School, O'Dea High School, John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, Bellevue College, Mount Vernon High School, University of Notre Dame, University of Washington |
Nationality | American, American |
Family
Spouse | Kerri Browitt Caviezel, Kerri Browitt Caviezel |
Children | David Caviezel, Lyn Elizabeth Caviezel, Bo Caviezel, David Caviezel, Lyn Elizabeth Caviezel, Bo Caviezel |
Parents | James Patrick Caviezel, Sr., Maggie Caviezel, James Patrick Caviezel, Sr., Maggie Caviezel |
Siblings | Timothy Caviezel, Amy Caviezel, Ann Caviezel, Erin Caviezel, Timothy Caviezel, Amy Caviezel, Ann Caviezel, Erin Caviezel |
Accomplishments
Awards | Satellite Award for Best Ensemble – Motion Picture, Satellite Award for Best Ensemble – Motion Picture |
Nominations | People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic TV Actor, People's Choice Award for Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor, MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor, People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic TV Actor, People's Choice Award for F... |
Movies | The Passion of the Christ, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Thin Red Line, Escape Plan, Angel Eyes, Déjà Vu, When the Game Stands Tall, High Crimes, Outlander, The Stoning of Soraya M., I Am David, Pay It Forward, Frequency, The Final Cut, Highwaymen, Long Weekend, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, My ... |
TV Shows | Person of Interest, The Prisoner, Person of Interest, The Prisoner |
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Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | To prepare for this role, I went into my backyard swimming pool and practiced walking on water. - Talking about The Passion of the Christ (2004) on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) (2004). |
2 | 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.' |
3 | My mom's 100% Irish, and in my family we've always called acting 'blarney'. |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | If you watch the Person of Interest blooper reel for season one, you'll see that Jim does an excellent Christopher Walken impersonation. |
2 | On December 6-7 of 2009, he visited Bayside of Granite Bay to be interviewed live by Pastor Ray Johnston in front of the audience in each service about his role in The Passion of the Christ (2004). [December 2009] |
3 | Taking summer classes at the University of Notre Dame in the hopes of getting his college degree. [June 2006] |
4 | Jim told an interviewer that he had been challenged by a friend who was not pro-life to live up to his professed pro-life convictions and adopt a disabled child. The friend told Caviezel that if he did that, then he would change to the pro-life position. When Caviezel and his wife, Kerri, went to China to adopt not one, but eventually two orphans suffering from brain tumors, the friend reneged on the deal. Caviezel, however said, "It didn't matter to me because the joy that we had from (Bo) - he's like our own." |
5 | During the filming of The Passion of the Christ (2004), he was struck by lightning, had pneumonia, and suffered hypothermia. |
6 | Republican. |
7 | Has 14 nieces and nephews. |
8 | Did some modeling for The Gap. |
9 | Friend of John Schneider. |
10 | Chosen as People Magazine's one of the Sexiest Man Alive [2004] and was stated as "The Sexiest Savior.". |
11 | Portrayed Jesus Christ a second time in the Word of Promise audio bible. |
12 | While filming the whipping scene in The Passion of the Christ (2004), one of the whips missed the steel board on Jim's back and cut a 13-inch gash into his back. |
13 | Father Jim is a chiropractor. |
14 | During a special assembly, he spoke to the Jesuit High School of New Orleans student body and faculty on March 20, 2006 while he was in town filming Deja Vu (2006). |
15 | Jim's wife's brother-in-law, Scott Linehan, is the former head coach of the NFL's St. Louis Rams (2006-2008); Jim's wife (Kerri) and Scott's wife (Kristen) are sisters. |
16 | After the success of The Passion of the Christ (2004) he was asked to be a spokesman for the Heavenly clothing line but he refused because he felt it would be an insult to people who felt that the film had something meaningful to offer. |
17 | Expressed great interest in the role of Superman/Clark Kent in Superman Returns (2006) but director Bryan Singer refused to cast him, insisting that Caviezel was "too famous" after The Passion of the Christ (2004). |
18 | Adopted a 5-year-old boy and a girl from the Ghangzhou region and a baby boy from China who overcame a high stage sarcoma. |
19 | Spokesman for "Redeem the Vote," the conservative and Christian counterpart of "Rock the Vote." |
20 | He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. |
21 | Was seriously considered for the lead role in Superman Returns (2006). The part went to Brandon Routh. |
22 | He attended the University of Washington and USC |
23 | Was initially cast as Cyclops in X-Men (2000), but turned it down to appear in Frequency (2000). |
24 | Once on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) said when asked by fans if he was Jesus Christ, he responds by saying no, but that he is the Count of Monte Cristo. |
25 | Was a waiter and did some modeling for The Gap early in his career. |
26 | Nearly gave up acting after struggling for so long, before he got a phone call from director Terrence Malick who directed him in The Thin Red Line (1998). |
27 | Surname pronounced ka-VEE-zel. |
28 | Shortly after accepting the role of Jesus Christ in the Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ (2004), he realized his initials were the same as that of Jesus (J.C.) and that he was the same age most historians and religious scholars claim Jesus was when he was killed (33). |
29 | Was hand-picked by Jennifer Lopez to play the role of Catch in Angel Eyes (2001). |
30 | His co-star Elizabeth Mitchell who played his mother in Frequency (2000) said about him, "Jim is the perfect son, if I had a son like him I would be a very proud mother." |
31 | Was struck by lightning during the filming of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004). Assistant director Jan Michelini was also hit (for the second time during the shoot). A crew member said "I'm about a hundred feet away from them when I glance over and see smoke coming out of Caviezel's ears." |
32 | 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. |
33 | Dislocated his shoulder during the filming of The Passion of the Christ (2004). |
34 | Drove the pace car in the Indy 500 Race in May of 2002 |
35 | Played basketball in college, but took up acting after injuring his foot. |
36 | Met his wife, Kerri, on a blind date in 1993 orchestrated by Caviezel's sister Amy. They have adopted 3 Chinese children. |
37 | His father is of Swiss and Slovak descent and his mother is of Irish ancestry. His surname is Swiss Romansch (Rhaeto-Romanic). |
38 | 3 sisters-Ann, Amy, Erin 1 brother-Tim. |
39 | Grew up in a tight-knit Catholic family. His father is Jim and his mother is Maggie. He has three sisters, Ann, Amy and Erin, and one brother, Tim. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Jo, the Medicine Runner | 2017 | filming | Reyes |
The Ballad of Lefty Brown | filming | Jimmy Bierce | |
Person of Interest | 2011-2016 | TV Series | John Reese |
When the Game Stands Tall | 2014 | Bob Ladouceur | |
Escape Plan | 2013 | Hobbes | |
Savannah | 2013 | Ward Allen | |
Living in the Age of Surveillance | 2012 | Video short | Various |
Transit | 2012/I | Nate | |
The Prisoner | 2009 | TV Mini-Series | 6 Michael |
Long Weekend | 2008 | Peter | |
The Stoning of Soraya M. | 2008 | Freidoune Sahebjam | |
Outlander | 2008 | Kainan | |
Deja Vu | 2006 | Carroll Oerstadt | |
Unknown | 2006 | Jean Jacket | |
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius | 2004 | Bobby Jones | |
The Passion of the Christ | 2004 | Jesus | |
Highwaymen | 2004 | James 'Rennie' Cray | |
The Final Cut | 2004 | Fletcher | |
I Am David | 2003 | Johannes | |
High Crimes | 2002 | Tom Kubik Sgt. Ron Chapman | |
The Count of Monte Cristo | 2002 | Edmond Dantes | |
Angel Eyes | 2001 | Steven 'Catch' Lambert | |
Madison | 2001 | Jim McCormick | |
Pay It Forward | 2000 | Jerry | |
Frequency | 2000 | John Sullivan | |
Ride with the Devil | 1999/I | Black John (as James Caviezel) | |
The Thin Red Line | 1998 | Pvt. Witt | |
G.I. Jane | 1997 | Slovnik | |
The Rock | 1996 | Rear F-18 Pilot (as James Caviezel) | |
Ed | 1996 | Dizzy Anderson | |
Children of the Dust | 1995 | TV Mini-Series | Dexter |
Murder, She Wrote | 1995 | TV Series | Darryl Harding |
77 Sunset Strip | 1995 | TV Movie | |
Wyatt Earp | 1994 | Warren Earp | |
Blue Chips | 1994 | Basketball Player (uncredited) | |
Diggstown | 1992 | Billy Hargrove | |
The Wonder Years | 1992 | TV Series | Bobby Riddle |
My Own Private Idaho | 1991 | Airline Clerk |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Will | 2012/I | Short special thanks | |
The Least of These | 2002 | Short special thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
NFL Films Presents | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
A Football Life | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
Live with Kelly and Michael | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Made in Hollywood | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Real Celebrity Miracles | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Escape Plan: Clash of the Titans | 2014 | Video short | Himself |
Executing the Plan: The Making of 'Escape Plan' | 2014 | Video documentary short | Himself |
The View | 2005-2013 | TV Series | Himself |
Chicago World Tour 2011: Backstage Pass | 2012 | Video | Himself |
The Talk | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Cinema 3 | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Días de cine | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Los desayunos de TVE | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Ron Burgundy's MTV Music Awards Interviews | 2010 | Video documentary short | Himself |
Breakfast | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Actor |
A Six Hour Film Shot in 92 Days: The Diary of 'The Prisoner' | 2010 | Video short | Himself |
Beautiful Prison: The World of 'The Prisoner' | 2010 | Video short | Himself |
Kabul 24 | 2009 | Documentary | Narrator (voice) |
Facing Extinction: Christians of Iraq | 2009 | Documentary | Narrator (voice) |
Déj | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
Déj | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
Journey Into the Unknown | 2007 | Video documentary | Himself |
Geraldo at Large | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
VH1 Big in 04 | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
The Big Question | 2004 | Documentary | Himself |
Shootout | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Hannity & Colmes | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The 700 Club | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Paula Zahn Now | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The Making of 'The Passion of the Christ' | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Film '72 | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The Passion Behind 'The Passion' | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
The Count of Monte Cristo: An Epic Reborn | 2002 | Video documentary short | Himself |
Rosy-Fingered Dawn: a Film on Terrence Malick | 2002 | Documentary | Himself |
High Crimes: Together Again | 2002 | Video short | Himself |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 2000-2002 | TV Series | Himself |
+ de cinéma | 2001 | TV Series documentary short | Himself |
The Science & Technology Behind 'Frequency' | 2000 | Video documentary short | Himself |
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | 2000 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
HBO First Look | 1998 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Entertainment Tonight | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
Faithful Word Baptist Church | 2015 | TV Series | Jesus |
Movie Guide | 2013 | TV Series | Willard Hobbes |
MythBusters | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Edmond Dantes |
Mel Gibson: God's Lethal Weapon | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2007 | Giffoni Award | Giffoni Film Festival | ||
2006 | Camie | Character and Morality in Entertainment Awards | I Am David (2003) | |
2005 | Grace Award | MovieGuide Awards | Most Inspiring Movie Acting | The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
1999 | Special Achievement Award | Satellite Awards | Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble | The Thin Red Line (1998) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2016 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Crime Drama TV Actor | Person of Interest (2011) |
2014 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Dramatic TV Actor | |
2004 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Male Performance | The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
2004 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards, Mexico | Most Divine Miracle in a Movie (Milagro más Divino en una Película) | The Passion of the Christ (2004) |
2001 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Male - Newcomer | Frequency (2000) |
1999 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Most Promising Actor | The Thin Red Line (1998) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia