Basic Information:
Name: Ian Joseph Somerhalder
Date of Birth: December 8, 1978
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor, Model, Director, Producer, Environmental Activist, Entrepreneur
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Spouse: Nikki Reed
Biography:
Ian Somerhalder, born on December 8, 1978, is an American actor, model, director, and producer recognized for his work in both television and film. Somerhalder began his career in modeling at the age of ten. He is of English, French, Scots-Irish, and Choctaw descent. His early career included modeling stints with brands such as Calvin Klein, Gucci, and Versace. He transitioned to acting at the age of seventeen. He has had roles in television series such as The Big Easy (1997) and Young Americans (2000). His breakthrough role came in 2004 with his portrayal of Boone Carlyle in the television series Lost. Subsequently, Somerhalder gained wider recognition for his role as Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries, which aired from 2009 to 2017. Later acting roles include Dr. Luther Swann in the series V Wars (2019). Beyond his acting career, Somerhalder is involved in environmental activism and entrepreneurship. He is actively involved with the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, which focuses on environmental and animal welfare projects.
Career Timeline:
1988-1991: Commenced modeling career at age 10, represented by Ford Modeling Agency.
1997: First credited acting role in the television series The Big Easy.
2000: Appeared in the WB series Young Americans.
2002: Cast as Paul Denton in the film The Rules of Attraction.
2004: Notable role as Boone Carlyle in ABC's Lost.
2009: Gained recognition for portraying Damon Salvatore in The CW라이브 바카라 The Vampire Diaries.
2010: Established the Ian Somerhalder Foundation.
2015-2017: Directed several episodes of The Vampire Diaries.
2019-2020: Starred as Dr. Luther Swann in the Netflix series V Wars.
2020: Executive produced the documentary Kiss the Ground.
2021: Co-founded Brother's Bond Bourbon with Paul Wesley.
2023: Executive produced the documentary Common Ground.
Achievements:
Somerhalder has received multiple awards and nominations for his work in television. He won several Teen Choice Awards for his role in The Vampire Diaries, including Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi (2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014) and Choice TV Villain (2010). He also won People's Choice Awards for Favorite TV Duo (2015) and Favorite On-Screen Chemistry (2014), both shared with Nina Dobrev for their work in The Vampire Diaries. In 2002, he received the Exciting New Face - Male award at the Young Hollywood Awards. He won a Best Threesome award (2014) at the Young Hollywood Awards with Dobrev and Paul Wesley, and an MTV MIAW Award for Bloodsucker of the Year (2014). Somerhalder was honored with the Noble Award for Activism in Film (2015) for his environmental advocacy and received a Golden Goody Award (2013) for his contributions to social good efforts. He was also appointed a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador (2012-2019) and has been recognized at the Environmental Media Association Awards (2012).
Philanthropy
Somerhalder is actively involved in environmental and philanthropic initiatives. He founded the Ian Somerhalder Foundation in 2010, which focuses on global environmental conservation, green energy, and animal welfare. The foundation distributes funds and resources, raises awareness about deforestation, and supports efforts to end animal cruelty. He was involved in the cleanup after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. He has supported organizations including the St. Tammany Humane Society and the It Gets Better Project. The Ian Somerhalder Foundation made a donation of $1 million to The Jane Goodall Institute in 2021. He also supports Allan Savory's work on regenerative agriculture.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases:
“The environment is in us, not outside of us.”
“We are the environment.”
“Love is tested in so many ways.”
"You don't always win, but every time you lose, you get better."
“To explore different parts of yourself and different emotional lives… not to hide from who you are but to actually explore who you are.”
"I can’t let time move on without fighting tooth and nail and hopefully being a part of a revolution that is positive."
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Fun Facts/Trivia:
Somerhalder's paternal surname originates from his adoptive great-grandfather.
He began his modeling career at the age of ten, which included work with brands like Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Versace, and Guess.
He did not complete high school, opting to pursue his modeling career in Europe.
He supports Allan Savory's work on regenerative agriculture.
Somerhalder has a passion for cooking.
He has rescued and cared for several animals, including a dog named Nietzsche.
Impact/Legacy:
Ian Somerhalder has transitioned from acting to focus on environmental activism and sustainable practices. His roles in series such as Lost and The Vampire Diaries brought him widespread recognition. He established the Ian Somerhalder Foundation and has been actively involved in environmental causes, promoting sustainable agriculture through documentaries like Kiss the Ground and Common Ground. His work with the UN Environment Programme and other organizations demonstrates his commitment to creating a positive impact on the environment. Somerhalder's use of his platform to advocate for environmental consciousness has made him a notable figure in both entertainment and environmental activism.
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