Ian Harding is an American actor recognised for his significant roles in television and film, notably for his seven-year tenure on the popular series ‘Pretty Little Liars’. After being cast in the main role of Ezra Fitz in the Freeform mystery drama ‘Pretty Little Liars’, Ian Harding went on to star in the highly popular series from 2010 to 2017. His performance as Fitz garnered significant critical and fan acclaim, earning him an impressive seven Teen Choice Awards for categories including Choice Summer TV Star and Choice TV Actor: Drama throughout its celebrated run. Harding initially honed his craft, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University, before making his professional acting debut in the 2009 film ‘Adventureland’ and subsequently appearing in the 2010 feature ‘Love & Other Drugs’.
He continued his presence on television with appearances in ‘Magnum P.I.’ in 2021 and the drama series ‘Long Slow Exhale’ in 2022. Beyond acting, Harding took on an executive producer role for the documentary ‘Feral’, released in 2021. He also starred in the television movie ‘Ghosts of Christmas Always’ in 2022. Most recently, Harding appeared in the 2024 film ‘Our Little Secret’.
Parallel to his extensive acting and production career, Harding is actively involved with the Lupus Foundation of America. He dedicates his time to raising significant awareness and funds for lupus research and education, underscoring a versatile career trajectory that spans impactful acting roles, creative authorship, dedicated production, and meaningful philanthropic efforts.