Jim Caviezel is an American actor, born on September 26, 1968, in Mount Vernon, Washington. He is best known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's 2004 film "The Passion of the Christ". Caviezel has also starred in notable films such as "The Thin Red Line," "Frequency," and "The Count of Monte Cristo". He gained further recognition for his role as John Reese in the CBS series "Person of Interest".