Wissenswertes

Was a 26 year old playing a 16 year old when he first started on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990).

Works part-time as a quality control specialist for the State of California Judicial system. (2004)

His paternal grandparents were Austrian Jewish immigrants, while his maternal grandparents were Russian Jewish immigrants.

He and his now estranged wife, Erin, welcomed second child and second daughter, Penna Mae Ziering, on April 25, 2013, weighing at 6 lbs, 9 oz. She shares her birthday with older sister, Mia.

His first name is pronounced "Aye-an" (not "Ee-an" as in the traditional way).

Attended the same Elementary School as Scott Wolf of Party of Five (1994).

Ian and his now estranged wife Erin welcomed a daughter, Mia Loren Ziering, on April 25, 2011, weighing at 7 lbs, 6 oz.

Filed for divorce in Los Angeles from former Playboy Playmate Nikki Ziering citing irreconcilable differences [February 28, 2002].

Is the youngest of three children of Paul Ziering and Micki Ziering. Had his front teeth knocked out when he was younger giving him the nickname "George Washington".

Announced he is engaged to nurse Erin Kristine Ludwig [February 3, 2010].

Was among the guests at the wedding of former Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) co-star Jason Priestley to Naomi Lowde-Priestley. [2005]

Was among the numerous celebrities or personalities who auditioned to replace Bob Barker as the new host of Der Preis ist heiß (1972). In the end the hosting gig went to Drew Carey.

Hosting new Lifetime TV reality series called Your Mama Don't Dance (2008). Premieres Feb. 29. (Februar 2008)

Is currently on Dancing with the Stars (2005). (April 2007)