Ian Joseph Somerhalder [1] (/ ˈ s ʌ m ər h ɔː l d ər / SUM-ər-hawl-dər; born December 8, 1978) is an American retired actor. He is known for playing Boone Carlyle in ABC 's science fiction adventure drama television series Lost (2004–2010) and Damon Salvatore in the CW supernatural teen drama series The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017).

Ian Somerhalder. Actor: The Vampire Diaries. Ian Somerhalder was born and raised in the small southern town of Covington, Louisiana. His mother, Edna (née Israel), is a massage therapist, and his father, Robert Somerhalder, is a building contractor. He has Cajun (French), English, and Scots-Irish ancestry.

Sep 23, 2024 · In a new interview, Ian looked back at his time on the fan-favorite shows and explained why he decided to take a step back from acting. While speaking to People, Ian called his Lost job a “very...

4 days ago · — Ian Somerhalder Somerhalder, his wife, "Twilight" actress Nikki Reed, their two kids and nearly 20 animals all live together on a farm. In 2019, the couple left Los Angeles.

Ian Joseph Somerhalder (born December 8, 1978) is an American actor, model and director. He is known for playing Boone Carlyle in the TV drama Lost and Damon Salvatore in The CW's supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries.

Sep 24, 2024 · "Lost" and "The Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder opens up about why he stepped away from acting.

Sep 24, 2024 · In an interview with People published Monday, the Vampire Diaries star explained why he stepped away from the screen to pursue various passion projects. The actor’s comments come amid...

Jan 18, 2024 · "Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder opened up about quitting acting on the red carpet for his new doc "Common Ground" alongside wife Nikki Reed.

Jan 16, 2024 · Ian Somerhalder has no regrets about stepping out of the spotlight. The “Vampire Diaries” star attended a special screening of the documentary “ Common Ground ” in Los Angeles on Thursday and, speaking to E! News on the red carpet, addressed his decision to retire from acting. “I loved what I did for a really long time,” Somerhalder said.

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