Iain De Caestecker | |
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Iain De Caestecker at PaleyFest 2014
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Born |
29 December 1987 (age 29) Glasgow, Scotland |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1999–present |
Iain De Caestecker (/ˈiːən də ˈkæskər/ EE-ən də kas-kər; born 29 December 1987) is a Scottish actor, best known for his roles in films Shell (2012), In Fear (2013), Not Another Happy Ending (2013), Lost River (2014) and as Agent Leo Fitz in the television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
De Caestecker was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He has a twin sister and is one of four children; his parents are both medical doctors.
His mother, Dr Linda de Caestecker, is Director of Public Health (DPH) for the National Health Service (NHS) Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the largest health board in Scotland. She has previously been an obstetrician and gynecologist, working in different parts of the UK and in West Africa. She is also an honorary professor at the University of Glasgow.
Iain De Caestecker studied at Langside College.
De Caestecker began his acting career as a child. In 2000 he landed a minor role in comedy horror film The Little Vampire before appearing in the United Kingdom television shows Coronation Street and Lip Service.