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 Ziering in 2023 | |
| Born | Ian Andrew Ziering (1964-03-30)March 30, 1964 (age 61) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | William Paterson University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
Ian Andrew Ziering (/ˈaɪənˈzɪərɪŋ/; born March 30, 1964) is an American actor best known for his role asSteve Sanders on the television seriesBeverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000). He is also the voice ofHarry Osborn inSpider-Man: The New Animated Series and Vinnie onBiker Mice from Mars. From 2013 to 2018, he saw a career resurgence after starring asFin Shepard in theSharknado film series. In 2019, he played theDC Comics characterBlue Devil on the seriesSwamp Thing.
Ziering was born inNewark, New Jersey, the youngest of three boys for Muriel (1925–1998) and Paul M. Ziering (1921–2008), an educator, orchestra leader, and saxophonist.[1][2][3] He grew up inWest Orange, New Jersey and has two older brothers, Jeff and Barry. Ziering is Jewish, with his family originating from Russia and Austria.[4][5] He graduated fromWest Orange High School in 1982, and fromWilliam Paterson University in 1988.[6]
In 1990, Ziering began his portrayal of the characterSteve Sanders on the hit seriesBeverly Hills, 90210. Sanders was a high school student and friend of Brandon Walsh (Jason Priestley), one of the series' other central characters. He is one of only four series regulars to appear on the show for its entire duration of ten seasons until 2000.
In 1998, Ziering was cast as the voice of Dr. Niko "Nick" Tatopoulos inGodzilla: The Series, which was a direct follow-up to the1998 film. Ziering replacedMatthew Broderick, who portrayed the character in the film.[7]
In May 2002, Ziering joined the cast ofSpider-Man: The New Animated Series,[8] this time a direct follow-up to the2002 film directed bySam Raimi. Ziering was the voice ofHarry Osborn, replacingJames Franco. The series premiered onMTV in 2003, but despite positive reviews, was cancelled due to low ratings.
In 2006, Ziering produced, directed and starred in the short filmMan vs. Monday, which won the Audience Choice Award at the 2006 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.[citation needed] Also in 2006, he won the Best Actor Award at the 2006 Monaco Film Festival for his portrayal of Francis in the independent filmStripped Down.[citation needed]
Ziering has also appeared in thetelevision seriesJAG,What I Like About You (reuniting with 90210 costarJennie Garth,The Doctors, as Erich Aldrich andGuiding Light as Cameron Stewart. He also had a role in the videogameFreelancer as the protagonist, Edison Trent.
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He was a celebrity dancer in 2007 onSeason 4 ofDancing with the Stars.[9] His professional dance partner wasCheryl Burke, who won the competition in Season 2 with partnerDrew Lachey and Season 3 with partnerEmmitt Smith. Ziering made it to the semi-finals, and received a perfect score (three 10s) from the judges for one of his two dances in the round. However, it was not enough to reach the finals: he and Burke were eliminated during the results show the next day on May 15, 2007. In 2016 Burke said the experience of working with Ziering made her want to "slit her wrists".[10] She later apologized, not to Ziering, but for making a thoughtless reference to suicide. Ziering did not comment publicly on Burke's comments beyond re-tweeting a message from a former co-worker that praised him as a great person to be around.
On June 18, 2007,Variety reported that Ziering had auditioned the previous week for the opportunity to succeedBob Barker as host ofThe Price Is Right.[11] The job ultimately went toDrew Carey.[12] Ziering's ex-wife,Nikki, was amodel on the show from 1999 to 2002.
In May, 2013, it was announced that Ziering would be performing withChippendales as a celebrity guest star for four weeks at theRio All Suite Hotel and Casino inLas Vegas.[13]
In 2015, he appeared onCelebrity Apprentice onNBC.In 2018, he competed onWorst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition.[14]
In 2019, Ziering was cast asBlue Devil in theDC Universe seriesSwamp Thing. The show ran for only one season, though it was positively received by critics and audiences.[15]
Ziering marriedPlayboy modelNikki Schieler in July 1997. She converted toJudaism before marrying him.[16] They filed for divorce in February 2002, citing irreconcilable differences.[17] Nikki has said that the separation was contentious and she was not given any support or help moving out; a spokesperson for Ziering stated Nikki was "compensated above and beyond theprenup".[18]
On February 3, 2010, Ziering announced his engagement to Erin Ludwig.[19] The couple married at a ceremony inNewport Beach, California, on May 28, 2010. They have two daughters, Mia Loren (b. April 25, 2011)[20] and Penna Mae (b. April 25, 2013).[21] On October 31, 2019, Ziering announced that the couple had separated. The divorce was finalized October 4, 2022.[22][23][24]
Ziering was involved in an altercation with a group of mini-bike riders in Los Angeles December 31, 2023. Ziering reported on social media that both he and his daughter, Penna, who was in the car when the group attacked her father, were uninjured.[25]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Endless Love | Sammy Butterfield | |
| 1995 | Savate | Cain Parker | Direct to video |
| No Way Back | Victor Serlano | ||
| 1996 | Mighty Ducks the Movie: The First Face-Off | Wildwing Flashblade | Voice, direct to video |
| 2005 | Domino | Himself | |
| Six Months Later | Michael | Short | |
| 2006 | Stripped Down | Francis | |
| Man vs. Monday | Dan Smith | Short; also director | |
| 2007 | Tyrannosaurs Azteca | Cortes | |
| 2009 | Step Seven | Richard Miller/Brother Abraham | Short |
| 2011 | The Legend of Awesomest Maximus | Testiclees | |
| 2012 | That's My Boy | TV version Donny | |
| McKenna Shoots for the Stars | Mr. Brooks | ||
| 2013 | Snake and Mongoose | Keith Black | |
| 2014 | Christmas in Palm Springs | Teddy | |
| 2016 | Killer Deal | Nick Steel | Short; also producer |
| 2017 | F the Prom | Ken Reede | [26] |
| 2021 | Hunters |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1982 | The Doctors | Erich Aldrich | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | Guiding Light | Cameron Stewart | Contract role |
| 1988 | ABC Afterschool Specials | Randy Forrester | Episode: "Terrible Things My Mother Told Me" |
| 1990 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Donnie | Episode: "Flour Babies" |
| Married... with Children | The Kid | Episode: "The Unnatural" | |
| 1990–2000 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Steve Sanders, Ronnie Robertson | Main role Producer Director: "I'm Using You 'Cause I Like You" Writer: "Sentenced to Life" (story by) |
| 1992 | Melrose Place | Steve Sanders | 3 episodes |
| Parker Lewis Can't Lose | Himself | Episode: "Geek Tragedy" | |
| 1993–1996 | Biker Mice from Mars | Vinnie | Voice, main role[27] |
| 1994 | Aaahh!!! Real Monsters | Gludge | Voice, episode: "Smile and Say Oblina"[27] |
| Beverly Hills, 90210: A Christmas Special | Himself | Television film | |
| 1995 | The Women of Spring Break | George Peck | |
| 1996 | Subliminal Seduction | Darrin Danver | |
| 1996–1997 | Mighty Ducks | Wildwing Flashblade | Voice, main role |
| 1998 | V.I.P. | Peter, Tasha's ex-husband | Episode: "Bloody Val-entine" |
| All-Star Party for Aaron Spelling | Himself | Television special | |
| 78th Annual Miss America Pageant | Himself (Judge) | ||
| 1998–1999 | Hollywood Squares | Himself (Panelist) | Recurring role |
| 1998–2001 | Godzilla: The Series | Dr. Niko Tatopoulos | Voice |
| 1999 | Love Boat: The Next Wave | Joshua Krumb | Episode: "Don't Judge a Book by Its Lover" |
| Batman Beyond | Mason Forrest | Voice, episode: "The Winning Edge"[27] | |
| 2000 | Twice in a Lifetime | Dr. Steven Weaver/Lance Kensington | Episode: "Even Steven" |
| 2001 | Inside Schwartz | Parker | Episode: "Event Night"; uncredited |
| JAG | Captain William Shepard | Episode: "Ambush" | |
| The Test | Himself (Panelist) | Episode: "The PDA Test" | |
| 2002 | Son of the Beach | Harry Johnson | 3 episodes |
| What I Like About You | Paul Cody | Episode: "Copy That" | |
| 2003 | Spider-Man: The New Animated Series | Harry Osborn | Voice |
| 2006–2007 | Biker Mice from Mars | Vinnie[27] | |
| 2007 | Side Order of Life | Brian Fowler | 3 episodes |
| Drawn Together | Chase Huffington | Voice, episode: "Drawn Together Babies" | |
| Dancing with the Stars | Himself (Contestant) | ||
| 2008 | Your Mama Don't Dance | Himself (Host) | |
| Lava Storm | John Wilson | Television film | |
| 2009 | The Christmas Hope | Nathan Andrews | |
| 2010 | CSI: NY | Thom Weir | Episode: "Pot of Gold" |
| Elopement | David Drummond | Television film | |
| 2011 | Happily Divorced | Robert, Support Group Leader | Episode: "Spousal Support" |
| 2013 | Sharknado | Fin Shepard | Television film |
| Deadtime Stories | Mr. Tyler | Episode: "Terror in Tiny Town" | |
| Hell's Kitchen | Himself (Restaurant Patron) | Episode: "9 Chefs Compete" | |
| Shark After Dark | Himself (Guest) | Episode: "Sharkmania!" | |
| Oprah: Where Are They Now? | Episode: "90210 Star Ian Ziering" | ||
| 2014 | Sharknado 2: The Second One | Fin Shepard | Television film |
| Sproutnado: Synchronized Swimming | Himself – Swimmer | ||
| Sproutnado: So Many Numbers in the Ocean | |||
| Sproutnado: Shark Costume Delivery | Himself – Movie Star | ||
| Sproutnado: Ocean Weather Report | Weather Reporter | ||
| 94th Annual Miss America Pageant | Himself (Judge) | Television special | |
| On Your Marc! | Himself (Guest) | Episode: "Ian Ziering" | |
| The Wil Wheaton Project | Episode: "Wil Master: Axis of Wheaton" | ||
| America's Healthiest Heroes | Himself (Host) | ||
| 2014–2016 | Celebrity Name Game | Himself (Celebrity Player) | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Defiance | Conrad Von Bach | Episode: "The Beauty of Our Weapons" |
| Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! | Fin Shepard | Television film | |
| Lavalantula | |||
| Celebrity Apprentice | Himself (Contestant) | 8 episodes | |
| 2016 | The Muppets | Himself | Episode: "A Tail of Two Piggies" |
| Hashtaggers | Episode: "#Colin'sRival with Ian Ziering" | ||
| Sharknado: The 4th Awakens | Fin Shepard | Television film; also co-executive producer | |
| 2017 | Sharknado 5: Global Swarming | ||
| Battle of the Network Stars | Himself (Contestant) | Episode: "Primetime Soaps vs. ABC Stars" | |
| 2018 | The Thundermans | Young Thunder Man | Episode: "The Thundredth" |
| Aussie Girl | Himself | Episode: "Crafty Service" | |
| Worst Cooks in America | Himself (Contestant) | 6 episodes | |
| Celebrity Family Feud | Episode: "Sherri Shepherd vs. Ian Ziering" | ||
| The Last Sharknado: It's About Time | Fin Shepard | Television film; also executive producer | |
| 2019 | Swamp Thing | Dan Cassidy / Blue Devil | Recurring role |
| Malibu Rescue | Gavin Cross | ||
| Malibu Rescue | Recurring role | ||
| BH90210 | Himself/Steve Sanders | Co-producer | |
| Zombie Tidal Wave | Hunter Shaw | Television film; also writer and producer | |
| 2020 | The Order | Himself | Episode: "Spring Outbreak" |
| 2021 | The Other Two | Episode: "Chase Guest-Edits Vogue" | |
| 2023 | Clone High | Voice |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Freelancer | Edison Trent | Microsoft Game Studios |
| 2006 | Biker Mice from Mars | Vinnie | PlayStation 2 andNintendo DS |
| Week # | Dance / Song | Judges' Score | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Cha-Cha-Cha / "Mony Mony" | 7 | 7 | 7 | No Elimination |
| 2 | Quickstep / "Don't Get Me Wrong" | 7 | 8 | 7 | Safe |
| 3 | Jive / "Hard Headed Woman" | 8 | 8 | 8 | Safe |
| 4 | Waltz / "He Was Beautiful" | 7 | 9 | 8 | Safe |
| 5 | Samba / "Dance Like This" | 8 | 8 | 8 | Safe |
| 6 | Pasodoble / "Waiting for Tonight" | 8 | 8 | 8 | Safe |
| Swing / "Rock This Town" | No scores given | ||||
| 7 | Tango / "Holding Out for a Hero" | 9 | 9 | 9 | Safe |
| Mambo / "Gimme the Light" | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 8 | Foxtrot / "Baby, It's Cold Outside" | 8 | 7 | 7 | Safe |
| Rumba / "Imagine" | 8 | 8 | 9 | ||
| 9 Semi-finals | Tango / "Maneater" | 9 | 10 | 9 | Eliminated |
| Jive / "All Shook Up" | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
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