Introduction
Ian Michael Harding (born September 16, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Ezra Fitz in the Freeform mystery drama Pretty Little Liars from 2010 to 2017.
Early life
Harding was born in Heidelberg, West Germany, to an American military family.His family moved to Virginia a few years later, where he joined the drama club at his high school, Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland. He later went on to pursue the Acting/Music Theater program at Carnegie Mellon University.
Career
Harding was cast as Ezra Fitz, the love interest of Aria Montgomery (Lucy Hale) on the Freeform mystery drama Pretty Little Liars from 2010 to 2017. Harding won seven Teen Choice Awards for his role.
Charity work
Harding has been working with the Lupus Foundation of America to raise funds and awareness for lupus research and education to support his mother, who has been living with lupus for more than 20 years.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star – Male | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star – Male | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| Youth Rock Awards | Rockin' Actor – TV | Pretty Little Liars | Won | ||
| 2012 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| 2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| 2014 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| 2015 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| 2016 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Pretty Little Liars | Nominated |