Ian was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and began his journey in the world of film and television at the tender age of three, when he appeared as "Junior" in the pilot of the CBC sitcom "What Are Families For?", starring the talented Louis del Grande. This early start marked the beginning of a prolific career, as he went on to land numerous children's roles in various mediums, including television commercials, radio, and film. Ian's impressive resume includes the voice of Captain Kidd in the children's series "Pirates", which aired on Treehouse TV and ran for an impressive forty episodes. He also brought to life the character of Little Sweet William in the film "The Hanging Garden", directed by Thom Fitzgerald, and the voice of a young boy in the National Film Board short "The Sandbox", directed by JoDee Samuelson.
As a child, Ian was no stranger to the world of theatre, having appeared in several productions with the Nova Scotia Drama League, including the beloved classics "Annie", "The King and I", and "The Wizard of Oz". He also had the opportunity to shine in several productions of children's theatre, taking on the roles of The Mirror in "Snow White", The Old Green Grasshopper in "James and the Giant Peach", and Wilbur in "Charlotte's Web".
However, Ian's true passion lay in the world of dance, which he discovered through his work in musical theatre. He received his early training at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts and spent six years at Canada's National Ballet School, graduating with the musicianship award in 2007. Ian then joined the National Ballet of Canada's second company, where he danced a wide range of works from the classical repertoire, as well as the principal role in George Balanchine's "Who Cares". With the main company of the National Ballet of Canada, he had the opportunity to perform the works of James Kudelka and John Neumeier.
In 2009, Ian joined Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, where he has had the privilege of dancing ballets by Jean-Christophe Maillot, including "Romeo et Juliette", "La Belle", "Cendrillon", the role of Robin Starveling in "Le Songe", and the creation of "Scheherazade". He has also appeared in George Balanchine's "Prodigal Son" and Maurice Bejart's "Sacre du Printemps" during the company's Ballet Russe Centenary performances. Ian has had the opportunity to work with a variety of guest choreographers, including Jiri Kylian, Emio Greco, and Ramon Reis.
In the summer of 2012, Ian made the move to London, where he continued his career in musical theatre. He has since appeared in the film version of the musical Les Miserables, directed by Tom Hooper, and is currently pursuing his career in the UK.
