Ian studied creative writing, dramatic arts, and acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts under the guidance of the late Stella Adler. He is a co-author of the international bestseller "Dracula The Un-Dead", the official sequel to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula", which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and reached the 19th spot on the New York Times Bestseller List.
Ian has also ventured into film, serving as the screenwriter and producer of the supernatural thriller "Episode 50". The film, co-produced by Ehud Bleiberg and Compound B, was released theatrically in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia East, and the US in March 2012.
As a recognized authority on the history of the supernatural, Ian has appeared on various radio, news, and TV shows. He has also lectured globally alongside Professors Raymond McNally and Radu Florescu, authors of the best-selling non-fiction book "In Search Of Dracula".
Ian's travels with McNally and Florescu led him to join The Transylvanian Society Of Dracula and attend their First World Dracula Congress in 1995 in Romania. During his visit, he spent the night in the ruins of Dracula's Castle in Poenari, traveled to his palace in Tirgoviste, and visited his birthplace in Sighisoara.
Ian's first film, "Dr. Chopper", a slasher film from York Entertainment, premiered on Starz and has a large cult following on DVD. He has also contributed to Professor Radu Florescu's book "In Search Of Frankenstein" and written comedic bits for Doctor Dre and Ed Lover's hit show "Yo! MTV Raps" and their top-rated radio shows. Ian was also an on-air contributor as the recurring character "The Renaissance Man".
