Ian Joseph Somerhalder (/ ˈsʌmərhɔːldər / 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.

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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...

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.

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.

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 16, 2024 · Ian Somerhalder reflected on his retirement from acting and move to a farm in a new interview at the Los Angeles premiere of "Common Ground."

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.

Jan 27, 2024 · Ian Somerhalder became a star thanks to his role on "The Vampire Diaries," but he's since left acting behind. Here's what he and his family are up to now.