Counting the Coins: How Much Is Jim Caviezel Worth in the Entertainment Industry?

Jim Caviezel, an American actor, portrayed Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ" and Tim Ballard in "Sound of Freedom." His diverse filmography includes playing Slov in "G.I. Jane," Private Witt in "The Thin Red Line," and Edmond Dantès in "The Count of Monte Cristo."

How Wealthy is Jim Caviezel?

Jim Caviezel, an American actor in movies and TV, has a net worth of $15 million. He gained fame for playing Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ" (2004), a film that made $622.3 million. 

Caviezel also acted in the CBS crime series "Person of Interest" from 2011 to 2016, earning around $125,000 per episode, totaling about $3 million per season.  

Jim Caviezel Career Highlights

Jim Caviezel embarked on his acting journey on the Seattle stage before stepping into the cinematic world with his debut in "My Own Private Idaho" in 1991, partly filmed in Seattle and Portland. He later moved to Los Angeles, making appearances on ABC's "The Wonder Years" and in the film "Diggstown" in 1992. 

Despite turning down a Juilliard School scholarship in 1993, Caviezel chose to star in "Wyatt Earp" (1994) as Warren Earp, Wyatt's younger brother. Throughout the 1990s, Jim continued to make his mark with roles in "Murder, She Wrote," "Children of the Dust," "Ed," and "The Rock."

Jim's performance in "The Thin Red Line" (1998) earned him a nomination for Most Promising Actor from the Chicago Film Critics Association. The early 2000s brought further success with appearances in "Frequency," "Pay It Forward," and "The Count of Monte Cristo." 

Despite being initially cast in "X-Men," Caviezel had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts with "Frequency." In 2003, he took on the challenging role of Jesus Christ in "The Passion of the Christ," experiencing physical hardships during filming.  

Post-"Passion," Jim starred in "Unknown," "Déjà Vu," "Outlander," "Long Weekend," and "The Stoning of Soraya M." He returned to television in 2011 with a prominent role in "Person of Interest," garnering People's Choice Award nominations.  

While on "Person of Interest," Caviezel expanded his filmography with roles in "Transit," "Escape Plan" alongside Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Savannah," and "When the Game Stands Tall." His involvement in narrating documentaries and lead roles continued in "SEAL Team," "The Ballad of Lefty Brown," "Paul, Apostle of Christ," "Running for Grace," and "Infidel." 

In 2020, Jim took on the role of former CIA operative Tim Ballard in "Sound of Freedom," based on true events. His diverse career reflects dedication, resilience, and a commitment to portraying compelling characters across various mediums. 

Jim Caviezel Controveries

Jim Caviezel, an American actor, has faced controversies during his career. His association with the QAnon movement has sparked debates in the entertainment industry.  

About the QAnon Movement  

Jim Caviezel starred in "Sound of Freedom," a film about child trafficking, which became the highest-grossing independent release. Some people linked the film to the QAnon movement, known for believing in a conspiracy involving elites controlling politics and media. The movie targeted faith-based audiences and gained support from QAnon believers and conservative viewers.  

While Caviezel denies direct ties to QAnon, he has echoed some of its ideas on conservative talk shows and at QAnon-related events. This has led to criticism of the film and its director, Alejandro Monteverde, who distanced himself from QAnon believers and expressed disappointment in Jim's comments, stating they "hurt my work." 

Jim Caviezel's Political Views

Jim Caviezel has publicly expressed his opposition to abortion. In 2006, he appeared in an advertisement alongside Patricia Heaton, Kurt Warner, and Mike Sweeney, opposing Missouri Constitutional Amendment 2, which permitted embryonic stem cell research and therapy. 

Caviezel used a reference to Judas's betrayal in the advertisement, urging viewers to vote against the amendment. In 2021, Jim endorsed some aspects of the QAnon theory during a remote appearance at the "Health and Freedom Conference" in Oklahoma. This appearance aimed to promote the film Sound of Freedom, focusing on anti-human trafficking activist Tim Ballard. 

Jim mentioned Ballard's work in saving trafficking victims and made statements related to a fictional practice called "adrenochroming," often associated with QAnon. Despite Ballard denying any connection to QAnon, the conference featured other QAnon promoters like L. Lin Wood and Michael Flynn. 

Later that year, Caviezel spoke in Las Vegas, discussing the fight against child sex trafficking, Satan, and liberal values, using strong language and invoking the idea of a final battle against evil. 

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