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David Lim (actor)

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David Lim
Born
David Bradley Lim

(1983-09-23) September 23, 1983 (age 41)
Alma materUC San Diego
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2009–present
Spouse
Marketa Kazdova
(m. 2019)
Websitedavidblim.com

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

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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

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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

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Lim's wife is Marketa Kazdova, a model.[7]

Filmography

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Film

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  • The Five Birds of Texas, California (2014), Walt
  • 5th Passenger (2017), Li[8]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
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

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Victor Tan David Lim". cbs.com. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  2. ^ "Biography". Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  3. ^ Knutson, Madeline (November 20, 2017). "S.W.A.T.'s David Lim — The Blast Interview". Blast Magazine. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Stanhope, Kate (July 18, 2016). "'Quantico' Taps 'The Originals,' 'Criminal Minds' Alums for Recurring Roles (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  5. ^ "Casting for S.W.A.T." Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Milliner-Waddell, Jenna (August 29, 2018). "SWAT Actor David Lim is Engaged to Model Markets Kazdova". brides.com. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  8. ^ "5th Passenger (2017)". IMDb. December 13, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  9. ^ "Supergirl (2015–) Human for a Day". IMDb. December 7, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2019.(Season 1, Episode 7)
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