• Iain De Caestecker was born in 1987 in Glasgow, Scotland
• He obtained a Higher National Diploma in Acting and Stage Performance from Langside College
• His first major role was in the hit Scottish drama “Shell”
• He has appeared in the Marvel TV series “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” since 2013
• He has a net worth of approximately $5 million



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Short Info

Net Worth$5 million
Date Of BirthDecember 29, 1987


Who is Iain De Caestecker?

Born on 29 December, 1987, in Glasgow, Scotland, under the earth sign of Capricorn, Iain De Caestecker is a 31-year-old Scottish actor. His first major role was as Adam in the hit Scottish drama “Shell”, which revolves around a young girl who works on a petrol station deep in the isolated Scottish Highlands. He hooks up with the main character, which showed that Iain has a knack for both romantic and dramatic scenes. His other appearances include “In Fear”, “Lost River”, “Not Another Happy Ending” and “Overlord”. Since 2013, he has been assuming the role of Leo Fitz in the massively popular Marvel TV series “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”. Iain has a nice mix of both domestic and American movies and shows to his name, which has endeared him to audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Early Life and Family

Iain was born into a Scottish family in Glasgow. He is one of four children and has a twin sister named Nicky. Unlike most children, Iain was lucky to have parents who are proper examples and could teach him all about the values of hard work. His mother, Linda De Caestecker, is one of the most renowned doctors in all of Scotland, currently holding the position of Director of Public Health (DPH) for the Greater Glasgow and Clyde division of the National Health Service (NHS). Due to her contributions to the health board and medicine as a whole, she was named an honorary professor at the University of Glasgow, one of the oldest and most reputable universities in the whole world. Linda also worked in West Africa with underprivileged children, and in various parts of the United Kingdom, as well. She specializes in gynecology and obstetrics, a branch of medicine revolving around childbirth and the health of newborns.

Iain attended Hillhead Primary School, and subsequently obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Acting and Stage Performance from Langside College. Even though he was always devoted to education, Iain also started acting at a very young age.

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Career Beginnings and Early Success

Ever since he was in kindergarten, Iain expressed an interest in acting. His parents supported him, under the condition that he didn’t forsake his formal education. After he started taking acting classes, Iain’s teachers were impressed by his versatility and ability to improvise, which is something even seasoned actors have a hard time accomplishing. It didn’t take long before he was noticed. When he was just nine years-old, a talent scout came to one of his classes and he was offered a part in the BBC movie “Billy and Zorba”, which aired in 1999. From that point onwards, Iain knew what he wanted to do in life. The year 2000 saw him appear in “The Little Vampire”, a film both comedic and scary at the same time. After “Lip Service”, he got his first big break, as Adam Barlow in “Coronation Street”, the longest-running soap opera in Britain, appearing in more than 50 episodes after his character was recast. “Rockface” and “16 Years of Alcohol” might not have seen commercial successes, but Iain used these credits as a way to propel himself to stardom.

An Established Actor

Given the fact that he’s still fairly young, it’s no surprise that Iain’s most successful decade is the current one. In 2012, he appeared in “Up There” and “Shell”, both praised by critics. They specifically talked about Iain’s charisma, which can be ‘almost touched through the screen’. He also made a foray into voice acting, as he lent his vocal chords to the game “Assassin’s Creed III”, voicing Fillian McCarthy. However, 2013 was when he really became an established star, as he moved to the US to star in “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”. Industry experts were skeptical of Iain as an integral member of the cast, but he dispelled all doubts and became a focal point of many scenes and plotlines. He has since appeared in a total of 123 episodes, and is still going strong. Fans also know Iain for his role in “Overlord”, produced by the legendary J.J. Abrams – the movie centers around a group of American soldiers during the events of D Day, as they stumble upon secret Nazi experiments in the area.

Personal Life: Does Iain De Caestecker Have a Girlfriend? Is He Gay?

As for his romantic involvements, there is almost no information across any of the credible sources that could accurately describe this part of his life. Iain himself tends to keep news about his partners completely private, and has not yet come forward to address these fan inquiries. Nothing is known about his early relationships, and even his current status. He has never been seen attending any public events in particular female company, and there’s no one that the fans suspect across his social media profiles. There has also been no controversy regarding this matter. Because of this attitude towards privacy, many people have speculated that he is gay, which De Caestecker publicly denied in talking to several prominent Scottish websites.

Net Worth: How Rich is Ian De Caestecker?

According to several credible sources, Iain De Caestecker has a net worth of approximately $5 million, as of mid-2019, accumulated by starting his career at a young age and never refusing to challenge himself in terms of roles. It’s likely that most of his revenue comes from his time in “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D”, and several high-profile movies. If he continues to work hard and building his brand, we will most likely see his net worth increase in the foreseeable future.

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Body Measurements: How Tall is Iain De Caestecker?

Iain De Caestecker is 5ft 8n (173cm) tall, but his weight and other body measurements are currently unknown. As of July 2019, he has no tattoos or other body modifications.

Social Media Presence

Thanks to the ever expanding grasp that social media has on worldwide audiences, it is in the best interests of most celebrities to keep their fans informed about their activities and thus maintain and potentially increase their rating and profit. However, it doesn’t appear as though Iain is at all preoccupied with maintaining his involvement in this trend, seeing as his presence on social networks is all but ubiquitous at the moment. He only has an Instagram account, which is followed by 210,000 fans. Iain himself has stated that he isn’t a big fan of social media, so his recent inactivity comes as no surprise.

General Info

Full NameIain De Caestecker
Net Worth$5 million
Date Of BirthDecember 29, 1987
Height1.73 m, 1.73 m
ProfessionActor, Actor
EducationLangside College, Langside College

Family

ParentsLinda de Caestecker, Linda de Caestecker

Accomplishments

MoviesLiam + Lenka, Lost River, Filth, Not Another Happy Ending, In Fear, Shell, Up There, 16 Years of Alcohol, Billy and Zorba, Lost River, Filth, Not Another Happy Ending, In Fear, Shell, Up There, 16 Years of Alcohol, Liam + Lenka, Billy and Zorba
TV ShowsAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2013-2017TV SeriesLeo Fitz
Ultimate Spider-Man2016TV SeriesAgent Leo Fitz
Liam and Lenka2014ShortLiam
Lost River2014Bones
Filth2013/IOcky
Not Another Happy Ending2013Roddy
In Fear2013/ITom
Assassin's Creed III2012Video GameFillian McCarthy (voice)
The Secret of Crickley Hall2012TV Mini-SeriesYoung Percy
Shell2012/IAdam
Up There2012Tommy
Young James Herriot2011TV Mini-SeriesJames Herriot
The Fades2011TV Mini-SeriesPaul
Lip Service2010TV SeriesDarren
Taggart2009TV SeriesDavy Kincaid
River City2009TV SeriesStuart
Courts mais GAY: Tome 92005Stephen (segment "All over Brazil")
All Over Brazil2003ShortStephen
Coronation Street2001-2003TV SeriesAdam Barlow
16 Years of Alcohol2003Frankie - Boy
Rockface2002TV SeriesDan
Monarch of the Glen2001TV SeriesAngus 'Ricky' MacDonald
The Little Vampire2000Nigel
Billy and Zorba1999ShortBilly

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Edith2016/IShort special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Larry King Now2015TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Le grand journal de Canal+2014TV Series documentaryHimself
Good Morning America2013TV SeriesHimself - Guest

Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2013BAFTA Scotland AwardBAFTA Awards, ScotlandBest Actor/Actress - FilmNot Another Happy Ending (2013)
2012BAFTA Scotland AwardBAFTA Awards, ScotlandBest Actor/Actress - TelevisionYoung James Herriot (2011)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
Author

Benjy is currently a reporter for BiographyPedia based in Adelaide, Australia. Prior to joining BiographyPedia in July 2019, he was a Bizarre TV reporter and theatre critic at TheSun. Benjy has also written for DailyMail and TMZ. Benjy studied journalism at Goldsmiths University of London, graduating in 2009. You can contact him at [email protected].

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