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Iain De Caestecker Biography

Birth Name:Iain de Caestecker

Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Television Actor for his performance in "Young James Herriot" in 2012
  • Started acting when he was a child, winning his first feature film roll in 2000 in "The Little Vampire․"
  • His first major role intended for an American Audience is in "Agents of S․H․I․E․L․D․"
  • Known in the United Kingdom as a television actor, starring in such shows and series as "The Fades" and "Young James Herriot․"
  • Stated that he enjoys working with Joss Whedon and greatly respects his work and attitude
  • He and his brother used to make short films together with a single video camera with his brother directing and him acting
  • One of the first actors he looked up to as a role model was Tom Hanks

Awards

  • 2012BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor/Actress - Television: nominated
  • 2013BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor/Actress - Film: nominated