Ian Joseph Somerhalder (/ ˈsʌmərhɔːldər / SUM-ər-hawl-dər; born December 8, 1978) is an American retired actor. He is known for playing Boone Carlyle in ABC 's science fiction adventure drama television series Lost (2004–2010) and Damon Salvatore in the CW supernatural teen drama series The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017).

Ian Somerhalder. Actor: The Vampire Diaries. Ian Somerhalder was born and raised in the small southern town of Covington, Louisiana. His mother, Edna (née Israel), is a massage therapist, and his father, Robert Somerhalder, is a building contractor. He has Cajun (French), English, and Scots-Irish ancestry.

Sep 23, 2024 · In a new interview, Ian looked back at his time on the fan-favorite shows and explained why he decided to take a step back from acting. While speaking to People, Ian called his Lost job a “very...

Sep 24, 2024 · "Lost" and "The Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder opens up about why he stepped away from acting.

Ian Joseph Somerhalder (born December 8, 1978) is an American actor, model and director. He is known for playing Boone Carlyle in the TV drama Lost and Damon Salvatore in The CW's supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries.

Sep 24, 2024 · In an interview with People published Monday, the Vampire Diaries star explained why he stepped away from the screen to pursue various passion projects. The actor’s comments come amid...

Jan 16, 2024 · Ian Somerhalder does not regret leaving Hollywood behind. The Vampire Diaries alum, 45, reflected on his retirement from acting and move to a farm while speaking with E! …

Ian Somerhalder, known for his roles in shows such as Lost and The Vampire Diaries, has officially retired from acting. Somerhalder played Boone Carlyle in Lost, who was a main …

Sep 23, 2024 · Ian Somerhalder is feeling very reflective these days. In September, the actor celebrated not only the 15th anniversary of his hit series The Vampire Diaries but also the 20th anniversary of Lost.

Jan 16, 2024 · Ian Somerhalder has no regrets about stepping out of the spotlight. The “Vampire Diaries” star attended a special screening of the documentary “ Common Ground ” in Los Angeles on Thursday and, speaking to E! News on the red carpet, addressed his decision to retire from acting. “I loved what I did for a really long time,” Somerhalder said.