James Caverly Biography: Age, Net Worth, Awards, Parents, Ethnicity, Height, Movies

James Caverly, is an American actor, director, writer, producer.

He is best known for portraying Theo Dimas in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, as well as for his performances in Chicago Med, Law & Order, A Bennett Song Holiday, Rescue: HI-Surf.

James Caverly
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	James Caverly
Born:	June 16, 1989 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Caverly
Siblings:	3
Occupation:	Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

James Caverly was born on June 16, 1989, in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States.

He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Caverly alongside an older sister, who is also deaf, two younger hearing brothers, while both of his parents are hearing, his entire family communicates using American Sign Language (ASL).

He is of White ethnicity, is believed to practice Christianity. He graduated from Lahser High School in 2007 before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Gallaudet University in 2011, one of the world’s leading universities for Deaf, hard-of-hearing students.

Career

After graduating from Gallaudet University in 2011, James Caverly joined the National Theatre of the Deaf, where he spent two years performing, directing stage productions.

He later appeared with several acclaimed theatre companies, including the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Studio Theatre, Kitchen Theatre Company.

Caverly transitioned successfully to television with guest roles in Chicago Med, A Bennett Song Holiday before achieving international recognition in 2021 as Theo Dimas in Hulu’s hit mystery-comedy Only Murders in the Building.

He later appeared in Law & Order, Rescue: HI-Surf, while continuing to direct theatrical productions, advocate for authentic Deaf representation in the entertainment industry.

His career has been praised for combining artistic excellence with meaningful representation, accessibility.

Awards and Nominations

• World Deaf Cinema Festival Award – Best Student Mini-15 Short – Winner (2010)
• Helen Hayes Award – Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical – Winner (2023)
• Independent Reviewers of New England Award – Best Actor in a Play (Midsize) – Nominee
• Helen Hayes Award – Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play – Nominee
• Syracuse Area Live Theatre Award – Leading Actor in a Play – Nominee

Social Media

• Instagram: @joeycaverly

Personal Life

James Caverly, 37 years old, is currently single. There is no publicly available information regarding his past relationships, no details have been disclosed about his children.

He currently resides in New York City, remains an active advocate for the Deaf community, greater accessibility in the performing arts. Information regarding his height has not been publicly disclosed.

Net Worth

James Caverly has a net worth of $2 million USD. His income is generated primarily through acting in television, film, theatre, as well as directing stage productions, writing, producing, public speaking, entertainment-related projects.

Filmography

Films

• A Bennett Song Holiday (2020)

Television

• Chicago Med (2018–2019)
• Only Murders in the Building (2021–2025)
• Law & Order (2024)
• Rescue: HI-Surf (2025)

Theatre

• Journey of Identity
• A Child’s Christmas in Wales
• Tribes
• Children of a Lesser God
• The Music Man
• Romeo and Juliet (Director)

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