Ian Ziering Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 74 kg |
Date of Birth | March 30, 1964 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Eye Color | Blue |
Ian Ziering is an American actor, voice actor, producer, dancer, and writer who is best known for playing Steve Sanders/Ronnie Robertson in the teen drama series Beverly Hills, 90210, Vinnie (voice) in the animated sci-fi action series Biker Mice from Mars, Daniel Cassidy/Blue Devil in the superhero horror series Swamp Thing, and Fin Shepard in the Sharknado film series. Ian has also been cast in a variety of other shows including Melrose Place, Mighty Ducks, Hollywood Squares, Godzilla: The Series, Son of the Beach, Spider-Man, Drawn Together, Side Order of Life, CSI: NY, Hell’s Kitchen, Defiance, and The Thundermans.
Born Name
Ian Andrew Ziering
Nick Name
Ian
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Ian Ziering studied at West Orange High School located in Essex County, New Jersey, from where he graduated in 1982. In 1988, he graduated from William Paterson University.
Occupation
Actor, Voice Actor, Producer, Writer, Dancer
Family
- Father – Paul M. Ziering (1921-2008) (Educator, Orchestra Leader, Saxophonist)
- Mother – Muriel (1925-1998)
- Siblings – Jeff Ziering (Older Brother), Barry Ziering (Older Brother)
- Others – Joseph Ziering (Paternal Grandfather), Alberta Becker (Paternal Grandmother), Isadore Ketaineck (Maternal Grandfather), Fanny/Fannie/Fay R. Lubov (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Ian Ziering has been signed with Synergy Management, Artist Management Company, Studio City, California, United States.
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth had been $5 Million.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ian Ziering has dated –
- Justine Priestley – He hooked up with Canadian actor Justine Priestley in the past.
- Ursula Auburn – Ian once had an affair with Ursula Auburn.
- Nikki Schieler (1996-2002)​ – He started going out with Playboy model and actor Nikki Schieler in April 1996 and the duo got married the following year in July. After being married for a few years, the duo filed for divorce in February 2002, citing irreconcilable differences. Later on, Nikki Schieler stated that their separation was contentious and she was not given any support or help moving out.
- Leticia Cline (2007-2008) – He was romantically involved with glamor model Leticia Cline between 2007 and 2008.
- Erin Kristine Ludwig (2009-2019) – Ian Ziering began dating nurse Erin Ludwig in September 2009 and their engagement was announced on February 3, 2010. On May 28, 2010, they married at a ceremony in Newport Beach, California, and have been blessed with 2 daughters – Mia Loren Ziering (b. April 25, 2011) and Penna Mae Ziering (b. April 25, 2013). He announced on October 31, 2019, that the couple had separated.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Ian Ziering is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Deep-set eyes
Brand Endorsements
Ian Ziering has been cast in TV commercials for –
- Fruit of the Loom underwear (1978)
- A&W Root Beer (1983)
Religion
Judaism
Ian Ziering Facts
- His first name is pronounced “Aye-an”.
- He is the youngest of 3 brothers.
- Ian Ziering made his first theatrical film appearance as Sammy Butterfield in the 1981 romantic drama film Endless Love, starring Brooke Shields and Martin Hewitt.
- He attended the wedding of former Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) co-star Jason Priestley to Naomi Lowde-Priestley.
- In 2007, Ian appeared as a contestant on the ABC dance competition show Dancing with the Stars and his professional dance partner was Cheryl Burke.
- He played the recurring role of Gavin Cross in the action-adventure comedy series Malibu Rescue in 2019.
- Ian Ziering has done voiceover work for video games like Biker Mice from Mars and Freelancer.
- In December 2023, Ian was involved in an altercation with a group of bikers in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
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