David Lim (actor)
David Lim | |
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| Born | David Bradley Lim September 23, 1983 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | UC San Diego |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | Marketa Kazdova (m. 2019) |
| Website | davidblim |
David Bradley Lim (born September 23, 1983) is an American actor and model. He is best known for portraying the role of Sebastian Chen in the second season of the ABC thriller Quantico (2016–2017) and as Victor Tan in the CBS television series S.W.A.T (2017–present).
Early life and education
[edit]Lim was born on September 23, 1983, in Oakland, California, USA. He is an American born of Chinese descent. He graduated from De La Salle High School at Concord in 2001.[1] In 2005, Lim earned a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego.[1]
Career
[edit]Lim started his entertainment career as a model. In 2009, Lim signed a contract with Ford Models, and moved to Los Angeles shortly after to pursue modelling and acting.[2][3][1]
In 2016, Lim was cast in the recurring role of CIA recruit Sebastian Chen on the second season of ABC thriller Quantico.[4]
On April 13, 2017, Lim joined the cast of the CBS television series, S.W.A.T.[5] On September 21, 2017, Lim was promoted to a series regular role, ahead of the premiere of the show.[6] Lim stars in the role of S.W.A.T officer Victor Tan.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Lim's wife is Marketa Kazdova, a model.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- The Five Birds of Texas, California (2014), Walt
- 5th Passenger (2017), Li[8]
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | The Young and the Restless | Camera Guy | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Hollywood Heights | Smith | Recurring role |
| Castle | Agent Trahn | Episode: "Linchpin" | |
| Treelore Theatre | Wen | Episode: "Bus Stop: Wen" | |
| Soap in the City | Sato | TV movie | |
| 2013 | 90210 | Prince Harry | Episode: "Scandal Royale" |
| Beautiful Fools | George | Episodes: "Aristophanes" and "Blue Ruin (Peter)" | |
| Revenge | Fireman #2 | Episode: "Truth Part 2" | |
| 2014 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Waiter | Episode: "The Magical Place" |
| 2015 | Supergirl | Agent Tsung | Episode: "Human for a Day"[9] |
| 2016 | Criminal Minds | Kevin Bruner | Episode: "Drive" |
| 2016–2017 | Quantico | Sebastian Chen | Recurring role[4] |
| 2017–present | S.W.A.T | Officer III Victor Tan | Series regular[1] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Victor Tan David Lim". cbs.com. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "Biography". Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ Knutson, Madeline (November 20, 2017). "S.W.A.T.'s David Lim — The Blast Interview". Blast Magazine. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ a b Stanhope, Kate (July 18, 2016). "'Quantico' Taps 'The Originals,' 'Criminal Minds' Alums for Recurring Roles (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "Casting for S.W.A.T." Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 21, 2017). "'S.W.A.T.': David Lim Upped To Series Regular Ahead Of Season 1 Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
- ^ Milliner-Waddell, Jenna (August 29, 2018). "SWAT Actor David Lim is Engaged to Model Markets Kazdova". brides.com. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "5th Passenger (2017)". IMDb. December 13, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- ^ "Supergirl (2015–) Human for a Day". IMDb. December 7, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2019.(Season 1, Episode 7)
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