David Lim (actor)

David Bradley Lim (born September 23, 1983) is an American actor and model. He is best known for his portrayal of Sebastian Chen in the second season of the ABC thriller Quantico and as Victor Tan in the CBS television series S.W.A.T.

David Lim
Born
David Bradley Lim

(1983-09-23) September 23, 1983
Oakland, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUC San Diego
OccupationActor, Model
Years active2009–present
Spouse(s)
Marketa Kazdova
(
m. 2019)
Websitedavidblim.com

Early life

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]

Education

In 2005, Lim earned a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego.[1]

Career

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

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

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Turnover Jack Short film
2011 Float David Short film
Taming the Wang Leroy Wang Short film
2012 The Inheritance Zach Short film
Soap in the City Sato TV movie
2014 The Five Birds of Texas, California Walt Short film
2015 SigNHil Dylan Short film
2016 The Printer Jeff Short film
Demonic Ties Michael Short film
2017 5th Passenger Li [8]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 The Young and the Restless Camera Guy
2012 Hollywood Heights Smith Recurring role
Treelore Theatre Wen Episode: "Bus Stop: Wen"
Castle Agent Trahn Episode: "Linchpin"
2013 90210 Prince Harry Episode: "Scandal Royale"
Beautiful Fools George Episodes: "Aristophanes" and "Blue Ruin (Peter)"
2014 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Waiter Episode: "The Magical Place"
2015 Supergirl Agent Tsung Season 1, Episode 7: "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]
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References
  1. "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. 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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