Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder is an American actor and former model. He began his career at ten as a child model with international agencies before shifting to acting and completing formal training in New York. Early roles included appearances in Lost and Smallville. In 2009 he joined The Vampire Diaries, sustaining a principal role as Damon Salvatore until 2017 and consolidating his presence in television. Beyond acting, he directed episodes within the series’ universe and has shown interest in film direction. In recent years he participated in projects like V Wars and expanded his work into environmental advocacy through his foundation and related media initiatives, moving toward a path that integrates performance, direction, and project development.