Ian Somerhalder biography
Ian Somerhalder is an American actor (born 1978), born on 8 December 1978 in Covington.
Ian Somerhalder's screen career began in 1997 with The Big Easy, playing I.Q..
Ian Somerhalder has appeared in 18 films and 22 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are The Anomaly (2014), Time Framed (2013), Caught On Tape (2013).
Ian Somerhalder is best known for The Vampire Diaries, Lost, V-Wars, The Anomaly.
Honours include Genesis Award.
- Born
- 8 December 1978 (age 47)
- Birthplace
- Covington
- Work
- Actor, Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor, Businessperson
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1997 to 2024
- Known for
- The Vampire Diaries, Lost, V-Wars, The Anomaly, Lost City Raiders
- Awards
- Genesis Award
Ian Somerhalder filmography
18 films and 22 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Anomaly | Harkin Langham | ||
| 2013 | Time Framed | Agent Black | Short film | |
| 2013 | Caught On Tape | Officer Lewis | ||
| 2010 | How to Make Love to a Woman | Daniel Meltzer | ||
| 2009 | Wake | Tyler | ||
| 2009 | The Tournament | Miles Slade | ||
| 2008 | The Lost Samaritan | William Archer | ||
| 2006 | The Sensation of Sight | Drifter | ||
| 2006 | Pulse | Dexter McCarthy | ||
| 2006 | National Lampoon's TV: The Movie | Unconfirmed | Uncredited | |
| 2004 | Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead | |||
| 2004 | Recess | |||
| 2004 | In Enemy Hands | U.S.S. Swordfish Danny Miller | ||
| 2004 | The Old Man and the Studio | Matt | Short film | |
| 2002 | The Rules of Attraction | Paul Denton | ||
| 2002 | Changing Hearts | Jason Kelly | ||
| 2001 | Life as a House | Josh | ||
| 1998 | Celebrity | Unconfirmed | Uncredited |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | V Wars | Dr. Luther Swann | Main role; executive producer | |
| 2017 | The Vampire Diaries | Episode: "We Have History Together" | ||
| 2016 | The Vampire Diaries | Episode: "Days of Future Past" | ||
| 2015 | The Vampire Diaries | Episode: "The Downward Spiral" | ||
| 2009 | Fireball | Lee Cooper | TV film | |
| 2009 | The Vampire Diaries: A Darker Truth | Damon Salvatore | Episode: "A Darker Truth Part 4" | |
| 2009 | The Vampire Diaries | Damon Salvatore | Main role; Producer (season 8) | |
| 2008 | Lost City Raiders | Jack Kubiak | TV film | |
| 2007 | Exposé | English | ||
| 2007 | Marco Polo | Marco Polo | TV film | |
| 2007 | Tell Me You Love Me | Nick | Recurring role; 6 episodes | |
| 2005 | Hearts and Minds | English | ||
| 2004 | Fearless | Jordan Gracie | Unsold TV pilot | |
| 2004 | Smallville | Adam Knight | 6 episodes | |
| 2004 | Lost | Boone Carlyle | ||
| 2003 | CSI: Miami | Ricky Murdoch | Episode: "The Best Defense" | |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Charlie Baker | Episode: "Dominance" | |
| 2002 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Tony Del Nagro | Episode: "Revenge Is Best Served Cold" | |
| 2001 | Anatomy of a Hate Crime | Russell Henderson | TV film | |
| 2000 | Young Americans | Hamilton Fleming | Main role | |
| 1999 | Now and Again | Brian | Episode: "A Girl's Life" | |
| 1997 | The Big Easy | I.Q. | Episode: "The Black Bag" |