Ian Harding is known for playing the lead role of Ezra Fitz in the hit drama series "Pretty Little Liars."
He also starred in the Hallmark holiday film "Ghosts of Christmas Always" opposite Kim Matula.
Most recently, Harding starred opposite Lyndsy Fonseca in "The Magic of Lemon Drops" on the Hallmark Channel. The synopsis of this new rom-com is: When Lolly's aunt gives her three magical lemon drops, she gets to experience what her life would have been like if she had made different choices and lived those unfulfilled dreams.
Favorite Movies
“It depends on the mood,” he admitted about his favorite movies. “I loved Gladiator growing up, and I love anything that Tom Hanks is in. If I want to cry and expose my soul, it would be Never Let Me Go with Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan.”
His Favorite Series
His favorite series to binge-watch is Normal People. “The only series that I’ve binged and watched twice was ‘Normal People’.”
Cheat Meal of Choice
Harding’s favorite cheat meal is pasta, wine, and a Manhattan (drink). “I had a Manhattan drink in Chicago once, and I think about it to this day,” he said.
The Best Thing about Being his Age
On the best thing about being his age, Harding said, “I’ve grown into myself more, and I am more comfortable with myself. My body still works right now, knock on wood.”
Ian Harding's Favorite Mottos to Live by
Regarding his favorite mottos to live by, he shared, “You always have a choice… you can choose to be happy or unhappy, and respected… that is the most important word in the English language. Do the hard things that you want to do. Also, be kind.”
Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play
Harding noted that “soccer” is his favorite sport to watch and to play.
If Ian Harding was not an Actor...
His alternate career choice would be either a psychologist or an arborist or a gardener. “I pity shrinks, especially when they are talking to me,” he admitted.
Favorite Music
“I have such an eclectic musical taste," he noted. "I love Noah Kahan, Megan Thee Stallion, Laura Marling, Bring Me the Horizon, Maggie Rogers, and Childish Gambino.”
If He Could Have a Superpower......
If he were to have any superpowers, they would include flying, healing diseases, as well as being able to speak every language in the world.
Dream Acting Partners
He revealed that his dream acting partners include Carey Mulligan (“she’s a genius and truly unreal”), Ralph Fiennes, and Billy Crudup.
Photo Credit: Steve Ackerman, Hallmark Media