David Lim Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, S.W.A.T., Sister

David Bradley Lim is famously known as David Lim is a dynamic American actor, model, and entrepreneur, best known for his role as Officer Victor Tan in the CBS action-drama series S.W.A.T..

His journey from electrical engineering to a prominent figure in Hollywood highlights his versatility and dedication to the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: David Bradley Lim
• Stage Name: David Lim
• Born: September 23, 1983
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Model, Entrepreneur
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
• Parents: Mr. Lim, Mrs. Lim
• Siblings: Christine Lim
• Spouse: Marketa Kazdova
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

David Lim, an actor and model, was born on September 23, 1983, in Oakland, California, and raised in San Ramon, California.

Growing up in a comfortable Bay Area suburb with his parents—a retired accountant father and a mother employed at an air quality testing company—and his younger sister, Christine Lim, he excelled in sports but recognized his athletic pursuits would not extend beyond high school.

He graduated from De La Salle High School in Concord, California, in 2001.

Pursuing a practical path, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, in 2005.

His Chinese-American heritage and early exposure to diverse interests shaped his adaptable career trajectory.

Career

David Lim, an actor and model, initially worked as a loan officer after college but transitioned to entertainment after the 2008 financial crisis.

In 2009, he signed with Ford Models and moved to Los Angeles to pursue modeling and acting.

His early work included commercials for brands like Gillette, Bud Light, McDonald’s, and Apple.

He made his acting debut in 2011 with guest roles in The Young and the Restless and Hollywood Heights (2012) as Smith.

His television credits expanded with appearances in Castle (2012), 90210 (2013), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014), Supergirl (2015), and Criminal Minds (2016).

In 2016, he landed a recurring role as CIA recruit Sebastian Chen in Quantico‘s second season, appearing in 15 episodes.

His breakthrough came in 2017 when he joined S.W.A.T. as Officer Victor Tan, a role tailored to include his Chinese-American background.

Promoted to series regular before the show’s premiere, he appeared in over 150 episodes across eight seasons (2017–2025).

Lim also starred in the 2017 sci-fi film 5th Passenger and co-founded Maya David, a jewelry brand with his wife, Marketa, using semi-precious gemstones and precious metals.

His entrepreneurial efforts reflect his commitment to craftsmanship and environmental causes, supporting reforestation through One Tree Planted.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @davidbradleylim
• Facebook Handle: David Bradley Lim
• Twitter Handle: @davidbradleylim
• YouTube Channel: David Lim
• TikTok Handle: @davidbradleylim6

Personal Life

David Lim, an actor and model, married Czech model Marketa Kazdova in 2019 after their engagement in August 2018.

The couple, who share a love for design, co-founded the jewelry brand Maya David, inspired by a burglary that prompted them to channel their creativity into handmade pieces.

They have no children and live in Los Angeles with their dog, Miles.

Lim is passionate about fitness, engaging in basketball, kickboxing, hiking, yoga, and weightlifting.

A cornhole enthusiast, he won a celebrity tournament at The Throwdown Cornhole Festival and is developing a docuseries on the sport.

Filmography

Films

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

Television

• The Young and the Restless (2011) – Camera Guy (1 episode)
• Hollywood Heights (2012) – Smith (8 episodes)
• Castle (2012) – Agent Trahn (1 episode)
• Treelore Theatre (2012–2014) – Wen (1 episode)
• Soap in the City (2012) – Sato (TV movie)
• 90210 (2013) – Prince Harry (1 episode)
• Beautiful Fools (2013) – George (2 episodes)
• Revenge (2013) – Fireman #2 (1 episode)
• Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014) – Waiter (1 episode)
• Supergirl (2015) – Agent Tsung (1 episode)
• Criminal Minds (2016) – Kevin Bruner (1 episode)
• Quantico (2016–2017) – Sebastian Chen (15 episodes)
• S.W.A.T. (2017–2025) – Officer Victor Tan (Series regular, 162 episodes)

Produced

• Taming the Wang (2011) – Executive Producer (Video)
• The Perfect One (2016) – Producer (Short film)

Net Worth

David Lim, an actor and model, has an estimated net worth of approximately $6 million USD.

His wealth primarily comes from his acting career, notably his series regular role on S.W.A.T., where main cast members reportedly earn $20,000–$40,000 per episode, accumulating significant earnings over 150+ episodes.

Additional income is derived from his modeling work, commercial appearances, and guest roles in shows like Quantico and Criminal Minds.