Ian Somerhalder

Ian Joseph Somerhalder (born 8 December 1978) is an American actor, fashion model, director and producer who plays Damon Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries.
He directed The Downward Spiral, Days of Future Past and We Have History Together and produced the eight season of The Vampire Diaries.
==Biography==
Ian Somerhalder was born in Covington, Louisiana on December 8, 1978. His father, Robert Somerhalder was a building contractor of French and English descent, and his mother, Edna, who is of Irish and Choctaw descent, was a massage therapist. He has a brother, Robert, a wood worker, and a sister, Robyn, a broadcast journalist. Boating, swimming, fishing and training horses filled much of his recreational time growing up, as did the school drama club and performing with the local theater group.
With his mother's encouragement, at age 10 he began a modeling career that took him to New York each summer. By the time he was in  junior high, he opted to put modeling on the back burner and focus more on sports and school. A few years later, when the opportunity to model in Europe arose, Somerhalder grabbed it, embarking on an enriching path of work, travel and study that took him to cities including Paris, Milan and London.
At 17, he began studying acting in New York, and by 19 had committed himself to the craft, working with preeminent acting coach William Esper. His fate was sealed while working as an extra in a club scene in the feature film Black & White (1999). A talent manager visiting a client on the set spotted Somerhalder in a crowd scene of 400 and immediately signed him for representation. Happy to be anchored in New York, Somerhalder spends much of his time studying acting, writing and practicing yoga. His recreational interests include water and snow skiing and horseback riding. Recently, he has helped raise funds for , to help the people affected by an oil spill on the coast. 
===Early life===
Somerhalder was born and raised up in , the son of Edna, a massage therapist, and Robert Somerhalder, an independent building contractor. He was raised as a Catholic, he attended St. Paul's, a private Catholic school in Covington. He embarked on a modelling career from the age of 10. By the age of 17, he began to give acting a try.
===Personal life===
While working on the Vampire Diaries, Ian dated his co-star Nina Dobrev from mid-2010 to May 2013. He enjoys reading, music, yoga and traveling. He has 3 cats with Nina Dobrev; Jama-Lynx, Dennis and Moke. He likes the colors red, black, blue and white. He is currently in a relationship with Twilight star, Nikki Reed. On January 2015, it was announced that Ian and Nikki are engaged.Daily News Nikki Reed also confirmed their engagement.People Style The couple married on April 26, 2015, in Santa Monica, California.The Huffington Post On May 5, 2017 Ian Somerhalder announced the pregnancy of Nikki Reed on his Instagram account.Instagram They welcomed their daughter, Bodhi Soleli, on July 25, 2017.E! Online
==Career==
In the summer of 2000 Somerhalder starred in the short-lived WB series, Young Americans, a spin-off of Dawson's Creek. He played Hamilton Fleming, the son of the dean of a prestigious boarding school, who falls in love with a fellow student. The series was filmed in Havre de Grace, Maryland. In 2002, Somerhalder played Paul Denton in Roger Avary's adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel, The Rules of Attraction, alongside James Van Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, and Jessica Biel. In May 2006, Somerhalder was named one of DNA Models' Top 10 Male Models. He played the role of Boone Carlyle on the hit TV-series Lost. Somerhalder guest starred as Nick in HBO's Tell Me You Love Me, appearing fully nude in a sex scene with actress Michelle Borth. In September 2009, Somerhalder appeared in the movie The Tournament where he played the role of an assassin participating in a lethal competition with other assassins. On 10 October 2009, it was announced that he will star in the Gothic movie Cradlewood, which is to be directed by Harry Weinmann. The movie doesn't have a schedule yet. Somerhalder also appears in the limited-edition coffee table book About Face by celebrity photographer John Russo and Pixie Press Worldwide publishers. Somerhalder, formerly stars as the vampire Damon Salvatore in the CW TV drama series The Vampire Diaries, is returning to the vampire genre with the starring role in Netflix's 10-episode, straight to series drama V-Wars.Deadline
===IS Foundation===
For his 32nd birthday he established a foundation.
===Rare Birds Productions===
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed's Rare Birds Productions has signed a pod deal with Warner Bros Television. Under the new pact, the production company will produce new series projects for WBTV and be housed on the Warners lot.Deadline The CW has put in development Transience, an hourlong drama from Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed's recently launched Rare Birds Productions.Deadline The CW buys southern soap Prohibited from Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed.Deadline
==Filmography==
Year 	Title 	Type 	Role
2019 	V-Wars 	TV Series 	Dr. Luther Swann
2009-2017	The Vampire Diaries 	TV Series 	Damon Salvatore
2016 	Swimming With Wild Dolphins in 360° Virtual Reality: The Dolphin Project	Video short 	
2014 	Nature Is Speaking 	TV Series short	Coral Reef
2014 	The Anomaly 	 	Harkin Langham
2013 	Caught on Tape 	 	Officer Lewis
2010 	When Vampires Don't Suck 	Video 	
2010 	How to Make Love to a Woman 	 	Daniel Meltzer
2004-2010	Lost 	TV Series 	Boone Carlyle
2009 	Fireball 	TV Movie 	Lee Cooper
2009 	The Tournament 	 	Miles Slade
2009 	Wake 	 	Tyler
2008 	Lost City Raiders 	TV Movie 	Jack Kubiak
2008 	The Lost Samaritan 	 	William Archer
2007 	Tell Me You Love Me 	TV Series 	Nick
2007 	Marco Polo 	TV Movie 	Marco Polo
2006 	The Sensation of Sight 	 	Drifter
2006 	Pulse 	 	Dexter
2006 	TV: The Movie 	 	Guy
2004 	Fearless 	TV Movie 	Jordan Gracie
2004 	Recess 	Short 	Cooley
2004 	The Old Man and the Studio 	Short 	Matt
2004 	Smallville 	TV Series 	Adam Knight
2004 	In Enemy Hands 	 	Danny Miller
2003 	CSI: Miami 	TV Series 	Ricky Murdoch
2003 	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 	TV Series 	Charlie Baker
2002 	The Rules of Attraction 	 	Paul Denton
2002 	CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 	TV Series 	Tony Del Nagro
2002 	Changing Hearts 	 	Jason Kelly
2001 	Life as a House 	 	Josh
2001 	Anatomy of a Hate Crime 	TV Movie 	Russell Henderson
2000 	Young Americans 	TV Series 	Hamilton Fleming
1999 	Now and Again 	TV Series 	Brian
1997 	The Big Easy 	TV Series 	I.Q.
==Director==
===The Vampire Diaries===
;Season Six
*The Downward Spiral
;Season Seven
*Days of Future Past
;Season Eight
*We Have History Together
==Producer==
==Awards==
Year	Award 	Category 	Nominated 	Result
2002	 	Exciting New Face - Male 	 	
2005	 	Choice TV Breakout Performance - Male 	Lost 	
2006	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (with cast)	Lost 	
2010	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Villain 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2010	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice Male Hottie 	 	
2010	Young Hollywood Awards 	Cast to Watch (with Nina Dobrev & Paul Wesley) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2011	 	Iconic TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2011	 	Favorite TV Drama Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2011	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2011	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Vampire 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2011	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice Male Hottie 	 	
2012	Do Something Awards 	Best TV Star: Male 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2012	Do Something Awards 	Twitter 	 	
2012	Environmental Media Awards	EMA Futures Award 	 	
2012	Fright Night Awards 	Favorite Male TV/ Movie Vampire 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2012	Genesis Awards 	Wyler Award 	(for his environmental work)	
2012	International Green Awards	Most Responsible Celebrity 	 	
2012	J-14 Teen Icon Awards 	Iconic TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2012	People's Choice Awards 	Favorite TV Drama Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2012	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2012	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice Male Hottie 	 	
2013	J-14 Teen Icon Awards 	Iconic TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2013	People's Choice Awards 	Favorite TV Drama Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2013	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2014	J-14 Teen Icon Awards 	Iconic TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2014	J-14 Teen Icon Awards 	Iconic Heart 	 	
2014	mtvU Fandom Awards 	Ship of the Year (with Nina Dobrev) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2014	People's Choice Awards 	Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2014	People's Choice Awards 	Favorite On Screen Chemistry (with Nina Dobrev) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2014	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2014	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice Male Hottie 	 	
2014	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice Twit 	 	
2014	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice Social Media King 	 	
2014	Young Hollywood Awards 	Best Threesome (with Nina Dobrev & Paul Wesley) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2015	J-14 Teen Icon Awards 	Iconic TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2015	mtvU Fandom Awards 	Ship of the Year (with Kat Graham) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2015	People's Choice Awards 	Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2015	People's Choice Awards 	Favorite TV Duo (with Nina Dobrev) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2015	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2015	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV: Chemistry (with Kat Graham) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2015	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV: Liplock (with Nina Dobrev) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2015	Noble Awards 	Activism in Film 	 	
2016	People's Choice Awards 	Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2016	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2016	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV: Chemistry (with Kat Graham) 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2017	People's Choice Awards 	Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2017	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi 	The Vampire Diaries 	
2017	Teen Choice Awards 	Choice Changemaker 	 	
==Trivia==
==References==
==External links==
*IMDb
*Twitter
*Instagram
*IS Foundation
*Rare Birds Twitter
*Rare Birds Instagram
==See also==
Category:The Vampire Diaries Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season One Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Two Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Three Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Four Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Five Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Six Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Seven Cast
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Eight Cast
Category:Vampire Diaries Crew
Category:Directors
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Six Directors
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Seven Directors
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Eight Directors
Category:Producers
Category:The Vampire Diaries Season Eight Producers
Category:Stars