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My Take
What fascinates me about Ian Somerhalder is the clean break. Most actors cling to fame; he played two of television's most beloved characters, Boone in Lost and the deliciously wicked Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries, and then simply walked away to pour himself into environmental causes and business. The Genesis Award and his foundation suggest the activism is no vanity project but a genuine second act. I admire performers who treat acting as one chapter rather than an entire identity. The smirk made him famous, but the conviction is what keeps me interested in wherever he goes next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ian Somerhalder
- Name (Japanese)
- イアン・サマーホルダー
- Reading
- いあん・さまーほるだー
- Born
- December 8, 1978 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Covington, Louisiana, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor / businessperson
2. Background
- High school
- Mandeville High School
Awards & achievements
- Genesis Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Vampire Diaries | — | |
| Notable work | Lost | — | |
| Notable work | V-Wars | — | |
| Notable work | The Anomaly | — | |
| Notable work | Lost City Raiders | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ian Somerhalder born?
Born December 8, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Ian Somerhalder from?
Ian Somerhalder is from Covington, Louisiana, United States.
What does Ian Somerhalder do?
Ian Somerhalder works as actor, television actor, film actor, stage actor, businessperson.
How tall is Ian Somerhalder?
Ian Somerhalder is 178 cm.
What is Ian Somerhalder known for?
Notable works include The Vampire Diaries, Lost, V-Wars.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.