Ian Ousley Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, TV Shows, Movies, Instagram, Sister, GF

Ian Ousley is an American actor recognized for his role as Sokka in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

With a background in Taekwondo and a passion for performance, he has quickly risen as a versatile young talent in Hollywood, appearing in series like 13 Reasons Why and Physical.

Profile

• Full Name: Ian Luke Ousley
• Stage Name: Ian Ousley
• Born: March 28, 2002
• Age: 23 years old
• Birthplace: College Station, Texas, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Actor, Model, Voice Artist, and Social Media Influencer
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches
• Parents: Suzanne Wyatt Ousley (mother), and father’s name undisclosed
• Siblings: 1, Annalise Ousley (older sister)
• Spouse: Not Married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Ian Luke Ousley was born on March 28, 2002, in College Station, Texas, to Suzanne Wyatt Ousley, an entrepreneur and former international travel consultant, and an undisclosed father. Raised alongside his older sister, Annalise, in a supportive family, Ian developed a passion for performance early on, fueled by watching Avatar: The Last Airbender and Ninja Turtles.

His energetic nature led his parents to enroll him in Taekwondo at age nine, where he excelled, earning a third-degree black belt and a world championship title in creative weapons by 2016.

Ian’s mixed-race heritage, including claims of Cherokee descent, has been debated; he is a member of the Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky, though this group is not federally recognized, and his ethnicity is primarily described as Caucasian.

Little is known about his formal education, but he likely completed high school in his hometown, possibly in Houston or College Station, and trained with acting coaches from Los Angeles starting at age 13. There’s no confirmed evidence of a college degree.

Career

Ian’s acting career began in 2017 with a role as Robby Corman in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why, where he played a sexual assault survivor, marking his breakout moment. He followed with guest appearances in Young Sheldon (2017) as Jeremy and Sorry for Your Loss (2019) as Brayden.

In 2021, he starred as Zeke Breem in Apple TV+’s Physical opposite Rose Byrne and recurred in Disney+’s Big Shot. His most prominent role came in 2024 as Sokka, Katara’s brother, in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series, announced via Instagram in August 2021.

The role, part of a cast including Gordon Cormier and Kiawentiio, elevated his profile despite controversy over his non-Indigenous background.

Ian has also worked as a model, voice artist, and social media influencer, leveraging his Taekwondo skills in action-oriented roles. His training with coaches like Margi Haber and Stan Kirsch at Playhouse West honed his craft. As of 2025, he continues to pursue roles in film and television, with his Avatar performance drawing significant attention.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ianousley
• Facebook Handle: Ian Ousley Official
• Twitter Handle: @Ian_Ousley

Personal Life

Ian Ousley is single and has not publicly disclosed any relationships, focusing on his career. He resides in Los Angeles, California, pursuing acting opportunities. Known for his stylish outfits, silver chain necklace, and love for funky rings, Ian enjoys basketball (supporting the Los Angeles Lakers), traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

His close bond with his mother, Suzanne, and sister, Annalise, an artist and entertainer, is evident in shared childhood photos, like a costume duo post captioned as the “best costume duo ever.”

A controversy arose regarding his claimed Cherokee heritage, as the Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky is not recognized by federally acknowledged tribes, leading to discussions about his casting as Sokka. Ian follows Christianity and has a clean public record, avoiding major scandals. His Aries zodiac sign and Chinese zodiac Horse reflect his energetic and ambitious personality.

Filmography

• Sorry for Your Loss (2019, Series) – Brayden (Episode: “Mr. Greer”)
• 13 Reasons Why (2019–2020, Series) – Robby Corman (Recurring)
• Young Sheldon (2020, Series) – Jeremy (Guest)
• Big Shot (2021, Series) – Role undisclosed (Recurring)
• Physical (2021, Series) – Zeke Breem (Recurring)
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024, Series) – Sokka (Main Role)

Net Worth

Ian Ousley’s estimated net worth is $500,000 to 2 million. His income derives from acting roles in 13 Reasons Why, Physical, Big Shot, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, supplemented by modeling, voice work, and social media sponsorships.