Desmond Chiam
Biography
Desmond Chiam is an Australian actor. He was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on July 30, 1987. Chiam holds a law degree from the University of Melbourne and a master's degree in screenwriting from the University of Southern California. Prior to pursuing a career in acting, he worked in law. Chiam made his television debut in an episode of "Neighbours." He has also appeared in the television series "Reef Break" as Wyatt Cole and "The Shannara Chronicles" as General Riga. Chiam has 20 known credits in acting.
Career overview
Desmond Chiam is an Australian actor known for his work in television series. He made his television debut in an episode of "Neighbours". Chiam's early career involved acting in various short films before transitioning to television.
Chiam's television credits include playing Wyatt Cole in the series "Reef Break" and General Riga in "The Shannara Chronicles". He has also appeared in other television shows, although specific titles are not mentioned in the provided information. Chiam's acting career has involved a range of roles in television series.
Desmond Chiam's background in law and screenwriting has influenced his acting career. He earned a law degree from the University of Melbourne and a master's degree in screenwriting from the University of Southern California. Chiam's decision to pursue a career in acting and dancing after initially pursuing law has led to his success in the television industry.
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- Mortal Kombat II (2026) as King Jerrod
- You, Always (2026) as Patrick
- Five Blind Dates (2024) as Appollo Wang
- Joy Ride (2023) as Clarence
- So Help Me Todd (2022) as Peter Chen
- Dirty Laundry (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) as Dovich
- With Love (2021) as Nick Zhao
- Hot Mess Holiday (2021) as Daniel Li
- Magic Camp (2020) as Xerxes
- Now Apocalypse (2019) as Jethro
- Reef Break (2019) as Wyatt Cole
- Empty by Design (2019) as Chance
- The Shannara Chronicles (2016) as Riga
- Con Man (2015) as Auditioner #2
- Natural (2013) Director of Photography
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Kazuya Nemoto
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Edward Lee
- The Home Song Stories (2007) as Cinema-goer(uncredited)
- Bones (2005) as Valet