Ian Somerhalder

Ian Joseph Somerhalder ( born December 8, 1978 in Covington, Louisiana ) is an American actor and former fashion model.

Life

Ian Somerhalder has French, English, Irish and Native American ancestors. His father Robert is Bauarchitekt, his mother Edna grew up on a pig farm and is a massage therapist. He has a sister and a brother. His parents divorced when he was 13 years old. " Somerhalder " is the name of the man who was to his grandfather by adoption, while his biological " Hull " was.

Somerhalder attended a Catholic school. Supported by his mother, he started modeling at the age of ten years. After working as a model for Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Versace and Guess he began an acting career. At the age of 17, he completed his training as an actor in New York. In 2004 he had a starring role in the television series Lost, which he left again in the course of the first season. In the same year, he starred in the third season of Smallville in a supporting role.

Since 2009 he plays the role of Damon Salvatore in the fantasy series Vampire Diaries. Next to him, Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley are seen in the lead roles. The series had on 10 September 2009 in the U.S. channel The CW Premiere.

Somerhalder actively involved in organizations on marine conservation and supports the organization "Love Letters to the South ", the people affected by Hurricane Katrina can get financial aid. When he saw the consequences of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, he appealed to his American fellow actors to use their fame for a fundraiser. A few years ago Ian Somerhalder himself founded an organization, the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. This organization is primarily concerned with animal welfare, but also with other projects.

He was romantically involved since the fall of 2011 with his fellow actress Nina Dobrev. According to LA Times, the two have but separated in May 2013. This was confirmed officially with her appearance at the People's Choice Awards in 2014, as they addressed their separation during the acceptance speech.

Filmography

Movies

TV series

Awards and nominations

  • 2002: Young Hollywood Award for Exciting New Face - Male
  • 2006: Screen Actors Gulid Award for Outstanding Performance by Ensemble in a Drama Series for Lost in
  • 2010: Teen Choice Award in the category Villain for the role of Damon Salvatore in Vampire Diaries
  • 2011: Teen Choice Award in the category Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy for the role of Damon Salvatore in Vampire Diaries
  • 2011: People's Choice Award nomination for Favourite TV Drama Actor for the role of Damon Salvatore in Vampire Diaries
  • 2011: Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Vampire for the role of Damon Salvatore in Vampire Diaries
  • 2012: Teen Choice Award in the category Choice TV Actor: Fantasy / Sci -Fi for the role of Damon Salvatore in Vampire Diaries
  • 2012: Teen Choice Award in the Choice Male Hottie
  • 2013: Teen Choice Award in the category Choice TV Actor: Fantasy / Sci -Fi for the role of Damon Salvatore in Vampire Diaries
  • 2014: People's Choice Award in the category Favourite TV Actor: Fantasy / Sci -Fi for the role of Damon Salvatore in Vampire Diaries
  • 2014: People's Choice Award in the category Best On - Screen Chemistry for the pair Damon Salvatore and Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries
405929
de