Ian Barford is an American stage and television actor. He has appeared on Broadway in August: Osage County and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He was nominated for best actor in a play at the 74th Tony Awards for his performance in Linda Vista.

He has been a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company since 2007.

Personal life
The Bloomington, Indiana-born Barford is married to Chicagoan Anna D. Shapiro; they have two children and live in Evanston, Illinois.