Ian Somerhalder is an American actor, director, and model who rose to fame for his portrayal of Damon Salvatore in the CW’s supernatural drama series, The Vampire Diaries. He has also starred in the series Lost, The Rules of Attraction, and How to Make It in America. Somerhalder has also appeared in films such as The Anomaly, Time Framed, and Tell Me How I Die. In addition to his acting career, Somerhalder has also become involved in environmental activism and animal welfare.
Ian Somerhalder’s Biography
Ian Somerhalder was born on December 8, 1978 in Covington, Louisiana. He is the son of Edna, a massage therapist, and Robert Somerhalder, a building contractor. He has two older siblings, Robert and Robyn. He attended St. Paul’s School, an all-boys school, and later moved to Mandeville, Louisiana. In his youth, he was a model for Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, and Guess?.
He began acting in the late 1990s, appearing in the television series The Big Easy and Young Americans. He then appeared in the films The Rules of Attraction and How to Make It in America. He rose to fame in 2009 when he was cast as Damon Salvatore in the CW’s supernatural drama series, The Vampire Diaries. He has since gone on to star in the series Lost and The Anomaly and the film Tell Me How I Die.
Ian Somerhalder’s Wiki, Height, Age, Net Worth
Ian Somerhalder is 6 feet tall and has an estimated net worth of $8 million. He is 41 years old and is currently married to actress Nikki Reed. Somerhalder has been actively involved in environmental and animal welfare activism. He is the founder of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and protect the environment and animals. He is also an avid supporter of the St. Tammany Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Louisiana.
Somerhalder has also received several awards and nominations for his work. He has been nominated for four Teen Choice Awards and won two of them. He is also an Emmy Award nominee for his role in Lost. In addition, he has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Actor in a New TV Series for his role in The Vampire Diaries.
Ian Somerhalder is an American actor, director, and model who has achieved success in both his acting and activism. He is well-known for his portrayal of Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries and has also appeared in several films, television series, and has received numerous awards and nominations for his work. In addition to his acting career, Somerhalder is actively involved in environmental and animal welfare activism, making him not only an actor but also a philanthropist.
