Ian Somerhalder

Biography

Ian Somerhalder is an American actor from Covington, Louisiana, who studied acting with William Esper after working as a model when he was young. He first drew notice in the WB series Young Americans in 2000, and two years later appeared in the film version of Bret Easton Ellis's novel The Rules of Attraction (2002). He broke through in 2004 as Boone Carlyle in Lost, a role he returned to in later episodes, then played the vampire Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2017, winning several Teen Choice Awards and a People's Choice Award for it; he also directed episodes and produced the show's final season. His other credits include The Tournament (2009), the Netflix series V Wars, and the documentary Kiss the Ground (2020), which he executive produced. He announced his retirement from acting in 2024.

47years old

Turns 48 on December 8in 68 days

Born December 8, 1978Covington
Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
Ian Joseph Somerhalder (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 11
Career span: 19 years2001 to 2020

Genres

Drama55%, 6 films
Action36%, 4 films
Thriller36%, 4 films
Sci-Fi27%, 3 films
Adventure18%, 2 films

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Early training
When he was 17, Ian Somerhalder made the decision to refocus on acting, and after that he started studying with William Esper, an acting teacher.
Behind the camera
Somerhalder took on directing duties for The Vampire Diaries during its third season, and when season 8 started he became a producer of the series.
Behind the camera
Somerhalder served as an executive producer on Kiss the Ground, a documentary about regenerative agriculture, and in 2020 he shot footage for the film.

Ian Somerhalder movies on Netflix

Kiss the Ground2020IMDb rating 8.1as Self - Actor
The Anomaly2014IMDb rating 4.7as Harkin Langham
The Tournament2009IMDb rating 6.0as Miles Slade
Lost City Raiders2008IMDb rating 4.0as Jack Kubiak
The Lost Samaritan2008IMDb rating 4.2as William Archer
Marco Polo2007IMDb rating 5.9as Marco Polo
Pulse2006IMDb rating 4.7as Dexter
In Enemy Hands2004IMDb rating 6.0as Danny Miller
Changing Hearts2002IMDb rating 5.7as Jason Kelly
The Rules of Attraction2002IMDb rating 6.6as Paul Denton
Life as a House2001IMDb rating 7.4as Josh

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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The Rules of Attraction2002 Comedy, Drama, Romanceas Paul Denton
IMDb rating 6.656K votes
Pulse2006 Drama, Horror, Sci-Fias Dexter
IMDb rating 4.732K votes
The Tournament2009as Miles Slade
IMDb rating 6.037K votes
Life as a House2001as Josh
IMDb rating 7.448K votes
The Anomaly2014as Harkin Langham
IMDb rating 4.77.9K votes
Lost City Raiders2008as Jack Kubiak
IMDb rating 4.02.9K votes
Marco Polo2007as Marco Polo
IMDb rating 5.91.6K votes
The Lost Samaritan2008as William Archer
IMDb rating 4.2929 votes

Worked with

Ian Somerhalder shares two films with Faye Dunaway, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Faye Dunaway

Lauren Holly

Brian Cox

Woody Harrelson

William H. Macy

Ving Rhames

Roger AvaryDirector, 1 film

Irwin WinklerDirector, 1 film

Scott MannDirector, 1 film

Films together

Faye Dunaway2 films together, 2002
Faye Dunaway's page
- Changing Hearts2002IMDb rating 5.7Somerhalder as Jason KellyDunaway as Betty Miller
- The Rules of Attraction2002IMDb rating 6.6Somerhalder as Paul DentonDunaway as Mrs. Denton
Lauren Holly2 films together, 2002 to 2004
Lauren Holly's page
- In Enemy Hands2004IMDb rating 6.0Somerhalder as Danny MillerHolly as Rachel Travers
- Changing Hearts2002IMDb rating 5.7Somerhalder as Jason KellyHolly as Amber Connors
Brian Cox1 film together, 2014
Brian Cox's page
- The Anomaly2014IMDb rating 4.7Somerhalder as Harkin LanghamCox as Dr. Langham
Woody Harrelson1 film together, 2020
Woody Harrelson's page
- Kiss the Ground2020IMDb rating 8.1Somerhalder as Self - ActorHarrelson as Self - Actor
William H. Macy1 film together, 2004
William H. Macy's page
- In Enemy Hands2004IMDb rating 6.0Somerhalder as Danny MillerMacy as Chief of Boat Nathan Travers
Ving Rhames1 film together, 2009
Ving Rhames's page
- The Tournament2009IMDb rating 6.0Somerhalder as Miles SladeRhames as Joshua Harlow
Roger AvaryDirector, 1 film, 2002
All films by Roger Avary
- The Rules of Attraction2002IMDb rating 6.6Somerhalder as Paul Denton
Irwin WinklerDirector, 1 film, 2001
All films by Irwin Winkler
- Life as a House2001IMDb rating 7.4Somerhalder as Josh
Scott MannDirector, 1 film, 2009
All films by Scott Mann
- The Tournament2009IMDb rating 6.0Somerhalder as Miles Slade

Awards

One award and honor.

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Ian Somerhalder's awards and nominations, grouped by award
Year	Award	Film	Result
Other honors
	Genesis Award		Won

Online

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