Ian Somerhalder
Dec 8, 1978 (47)
Covington, Louisiana, USA
13 Movies
12 Series
Ian Somerhalder is a American actor best known for television. Across 171 episodes, He played Damon Salvatore in 'The Vampire Diaries' — the part that defines his career. Beyond that show, credits include 'Lost'.
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Ian Somerhalder
13 Movies
12 Series
Ian Somerhalder is a American actor best known for television. Across 171 episodes, He played Damon Salvatore in 'The Vampire Diaries' — the part that defines his career. Beyond that show, credits include 'Lost'.
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Movies
12
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Groundswell
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LOST: Circle
Boone Carlyle
2023–
TV
V Wars
Luther Swann
2019
TV
The Anomaly
Harkin
2014
Film
Caught on Tape
Officer Lewis
2013
Film
How to Make Love to a Woman
Daniel
2010
Film
The Vampire Diaries
Damon Salvatore
2009–
TV
The Tournament
Miles Slade
2009
Film
Wake
Tyler
2009
Film
The Lost Samaritan
William Archer
2008
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ian Somerhalder and where are they from?
Ian Somerhalder is 47 years old, born on December 8, 1978 in Covington, Louisiana, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Ian Somerhalder?
Ian Somerhalder is best known for roles in The Tournament, The Rules of Attraction, Pulse.
How many movies has Ian Somerhalder been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Ian Somerhalder has appeared in 21 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Ian Somerhalder's first movie?
The career of Ian Somerhalder began with Anatomy of a Hate Crime (2001).
What is Ian Somerhalder's most recent movie or series?
Ian Somerhalder's most recent release is Groundswell, which premiered on May 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Ian Somerhalder appeared in?
On television, Ian Somerhalder has appeared in The Vampire Diaries, Lost, Smallville, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Ian Somerhalder
1978-12-08 · Covington, Louisiana, USA
Ian Somerhalder (born December 8, 1978) is an American model, former actor and producer and founder of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. He is best known for playing Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries and Boone Carlyle in Lost.