David Lim (actor)

David Lim
Born David Lim
(1983-09-23) September 23, 1983
Oakland, California, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Actor, Model
Years active 2009–present
Website davidblim.com

David 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.

Life and career

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. After receiving his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, he signed a contract with Ford Models, and moved to Los Angeles shortly after to pursue modelling and acting.[1][2]

In 2016, Lim was cast in the recurring role of CIA recruit Sebastian Chen on the ABC thriller Quantico.[3]

On April 13, 2017, it was announced that Lim joined the cast of the CBS television series, S.W.A.T.[4] Currently, he stars in the role of S.W.A.T officer, Victor Tan.[5] On September 21, 2017, it was announced by Deadline, that Lim was promoted to a series regular role, ahead of the premiere of the show.[6]

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 Post-production

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 Episode: "Human for a Day"
2016 Criminal Minds Kevin Bruner Episode: "Drive"
2016–2017 Quantico Sebastian Chen Recurring role
2017–present S.W.A.T Officer III Victor Tan Main role

References

  1. ↑ "Biography". Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  2. ↑ Knutson, Madeline (November 20, 2017). "S.W.A.T.'s David Lim — The Blast Interview". Blast Magazine. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  3. ↑ Stanhope, Kate (July 18, 2016). "'Quantico' Taps 'The Originals,' 'Criminal Minds' Alums for Recurring Roles (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Casting for S.W.A.T." Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  5. ↑ Butler, Karen (September 22, 2017). "David Lim joins cast of CBS' 'S.W.A.T.' as a series regular". United Press International. Retrieved October 28, 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.
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