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Ian Somerhalder - wikipedia Ian Somerhalder <Th_colspan="2"> Ian Somerhalder <Td_colspan="2"> Somerhalder in 2013 Ian Joseph Somerhalder ( 1978 - 12 - 08 ) December 8 , 1978 ( age 39 ) Covington , Louisiana , U.S. Occupation Actor , model Years active 1997 -- present Spouse ( s ) Nikki Reed ( m . 2015 ) Children 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 . Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Foundations and causes 4 Personal life 5 Filmography 5.1 Film 5.2 Television 5.3 Web 5.4 As director 6 Awards and nominations 7 References 8 External links Early life Somerhalder at the 2015 Wizard World Convention , February 2015 . Somerhalder was born and raised in Covington , Louisiana , the son of Edna , a massage therapist , and Robert Somerhalder , an independent building contractor . He is the second of three children , with an older brother , Robert , and younger sister , Robyn . He attended Mandeville High School , a public school in Mandeville , Louisiana . He embarked on a modeling career from age 10 to 13 , and by the age of 17 he decided to go into acting . 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 . In 2002 , Somerhalder played bisexual character 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 2004 , Somerhalder scored his breakthrough role when he played Boone Carlyle in the hit TV show Lost . Despite his character 's death in the twentieth episode of the first season , Somerhalder returned to the role of Boone for seven more episodes between 2005 and 2010 , including the series finale . Somerhalder was one of the first actors to be cast in a role for the series and the first major character to die . In 2009 , Somerhalder appeared in the movie The Tournament where he played the role of an assassin participating in a lethal competition with other assassins . He appears in the coffee table book About Face by celebrity photographer John Russo . In June 2009 , Somerhalder was cast in the role of Vampire Damon Salvatore as a series regular in The CW television drama series The Vampire Diaries . The series premiere attracted The CW 's highest premiere ratings of any season premiere since the network began in 2006 . The series has continued to be the highest rated series on its channel with both Somerhalder 's performance and the show receiving a positive response from critics . Somerhalder began directing The Vampire Diaries in its thirdth season and produced the series at the start of season 8 . Somerhalder has received several Teen Choice Award 's and a People 's Choice Award for his participation on the series . In October 2012 it was reported that Somerhalder had been cast in the film Time Framed , which had begun filming in Los Angeles . In April 2018 , Somerhalder was cast in the role of Dr. Luther Swann as a series regular in Netflix Vampire drama series V - Wars . Foundations and causes Paul Wesley , Nina Dobrev and Somerhalder in 2012 Somerhalder was involved in the cleanup after the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling disaster on April 22 , 2010 . His efforts included cleaning of oiled wildlife and taping public service announcements to let the public know how they could help . Somerhalder also supports the St. Tammany Humane Society , an organization for animal shelter and welfare . On November 13 , 2010 , he hosted a Bash on the Bayou charity fundraiser for the Society . During the event , Somerhalder was presented with a donation of $11,100 by The Vampire Diaries fandom for his birthday project . Together with his The Vampire Diaries co-stars Candice Accola and Michael Trevino , Somerhalder supports the It Gets Better Project , which makes it a goal to prevent suicide among LGBT youth associated with The Trevor Project . For his second campaign , Somerhalder teamed up with The Vampire Diaries co-star Paul Wesley to release a limited edition shirt designed by a fan , with the words `` Blood Brothers Since 1864 . '' This campaign sold almost 10,000 shirts . Somerhalder announced , via Twitter and in various interviews that he was setting up `` Ian Somerhalder Foundation '' ( launched on December 8 , 2010 , Somerhalder 's 32nd birthday ) , which he hopes will educate people on the importance of protecting the environment and animals : `` Instead of gifts this year , my birthday wish is that we come together and raise funds to support projects that protect our habitat and nurture our furry friends . He opposes GMO foods and factory farming , and supports ecologist Allan Savory in his crusade to let cows graze in sync with nature to enrich soil , enhance biodiversity , and reverse climate change . In 2011 Somerhalder visited Savory in Africa and announced he was making a documentary about him with the goal of winning him a Nobel Prize . Somerhalder is also a celebrity campaigner for RYOT , a Los Angeles - based media company known for RYOT.org , its cause - based , take action online news source . Personal life Somerhalder dated his The Vampire Diaries co-star Nina Dobrev from 2010 to 2013 . In mid-2014 , Somerhalder began dating actress Nikki Reed . They confirmed their engagement in February 2015 and married on April 26 , 2015 , in Malibu , California . On May 2 , 2017 , the couple announced they were expecting a child . They welcomed their child , a daughter , Bodhi Soleil , on July 25 , 2017 . Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1998 Celebrity Unconfirmed Uncredited 2001 Life as a House Josh 2002 Changing Hearts Jason Kelly 2002 The Rules of Attraction Paul Denton In Enemy Hands U.S.S. Swordfish Danny Miller The Old Man and the Studio Matt Short film 2006 National Lampoon 's TV : The Movie Unconfirmed Uncredited 2006 Pulse Dexter McCarthy 2006 The Sensation of Sight Drifter 2008 The Lost Samaritan William Archer 2009 Wake Tyler 2009 The Tournament Miles Slade How to Make Love to a Woman Daniel Meltzer 2013 Caught On Tape Officer Lewis 2013 Time Framed Agent Black Short film 2014 The Anomaly Harkin Langham Television Year Title Role Notes The Big Easy I.Q. Episode : `` The Black Bag '' 1999 Now and Again Brian Episode : `` A Girl 's Life '' 2000 Young Americans Hamilton Fleming Main role 2001 Anatomy of a Hate Crime Russell Henderson TV film 2002 CSI : Crime Scene Investigation Tony Del Nagro Episode : `` Revenge Is Best Served Cold '' 2002 Law & Order : Special Victims Unit Charlie Baker Episode : `` Dominance '' 2003 CSI : Miami Ricky Murdoch Episode : `` The Best Defense '' Fearless Jordan Gracie Unsold TV pilot Smallville Adam Knight 6 episodes 2007 Marco Polo Marco Polo TV film 2007 Tell Me You Love Me Nick Recurring role ; 6 episodes 2008 Lost City Raiders Jack Kubiak TV film 2009 Fireball Lee Cooper TV film 2004 -- 2007 ; 2010 Lost Boone Carlyle Main role ( season 1 ) ; Special Guest Star ( seasons 2 -- 3 , 6 ) ; 28 episodes 2014 Years of Living Dangerously Himself Documentary series ; Episode : `` Ice & Brimstone '' 2009 -- 2017 The Vampire Diaries Damon Salvatore Main role ; Producer ( season 8 ) TBA V - Wars Dr. Luther Swann Main Role ; Netflix Original Series Web Year Title Role Notes 2009 The Vampire Diaries : A Darker Truth Damon Salvatore Episode : `` A Darker Truth Part 4 '' As director Television Year Title Notes 2015 The Vampire Diaries Episode : `` The Downward Spiral '' 2016 The Vampire Diaries Episode : `` Days of Future Past '' 2017 The Vampire Diaries Episode : `` We Have History Together '' Awards and nominations Year Award Work Result 2002 Young Hollywood Awards Exciting New Face -- Male N / A Won 2005 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Breakout Performance -- Male Lost Nominated 2006 Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Lost ( with cast ) Won Young Hollywood Awards Cast to Watch ( with Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev ) The Vampire Diaries Won Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Villain Won Teen Choice Awards Choice Male Hottie Nominated 2011 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor Fantasy / Sci - Fi Won Teen Choice Awards Choice Vampire Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice Male Hottie Nominated People 's Choice Awards Favorite TV Drama Actor Nominated 2012 People 's Choice Awards Favorite TV Drama Actor Nominated Genesis Awards Humane Society N / A Won Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor Fantasy / Sci - Fi The Vampire Diaries Won Teen Choice Awards Choice Male Hottie Won Do Something Awards Best TV Star Nominated Do Something Awards Twitter N / A Nominated Environmental Media Awards EMA Futures Award N / A Won Fright Night Awards Favorite Male TV / Movie Vampire The Vampire Diaries Won International Green Awards Most Responsible Celebrity N / A Won 2013 People 's Choice Awards Favorite Dramatic TV Actor The Vampire Diaries Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor : Fantasy / Sci - Fi Won 2014 People 's Choice Awards Favorite Sci - Fi / Fantasy TV Actor Won People 's Choice Awards Favorite On - Screen Chemistry ( with Nina Dobrev ) Won mtvU Fandom Awards Ship of the Year ( with Nina Dobrev ) Won Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor Fantasy / Sci - Fi Won Teen Choice Awards Choice Male Hottie Won Teen Choice Awards Choice Twit N / A Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice Social Media King N / A Nominated Young Hollywood Awards Best Threesome ( with Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev ) The Vampire Diaries Won 2015 People 's Choice Awards Favorite Sci - Fi / Fantasy TV Actor Nominated People 's Choice Awards Favorite TV Duo ( with Nina Dobrev ) Won Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor Fantasy / Sci - Fi Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice TV : Chemistry ( with Kat Graham ) Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice TV : Liplock ( with Nina Dobrev ) Won mtvU Fandom Awards Ship of the Year ( with Kat Graham ) Nominated 2016 People 's Choice Awards Favorite Sci - Fi / Fantasy TV Actor Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor Fantasy / Sci - Fi Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice TV : Chemistry ( with Kat Graham ) Nominated 2017 People 's Choice Awards Favorite Sci - Fi / Fantasy TV Actor Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor Fantasy / Sci - Fi Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice Changemaker N / A Nominated References Jump up ^ Barrientos , Tanya ( December 16 , 2005 ) . `` Kanye West prepared for a disappointment '' . philly.com . 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Daily mail . Retrieved August 1 , 2013 . Jump up ^ `` Is Lost Boy Boone Really Dead ? '' . TV Guide . April 13 , 2005 . Retrieved August 1 , 2013 . Jump up ^ ( 1 ) Jump up ^ Metro Source LA magazine Jump up ^ Schneider , Michael ( 2009 - 03 - 25 ) . `` Somerhalder joins ' Vampire Diaries ' '' . Variety . Retrieved 2010 - 05 - 18 . Jump up ^ Rahbar , Sabba ( October 22 , 2012 ) . `` Ian Somerhalder Kicks Some Major Ass On The Set Of His New Film `` Time Framed '' `` . CELEBUZZ ! . Archived from the original on March 10 , 2013 . Retrieved October 26 , 2012 . Jump up ^ Andreeva , Nellie ( 16 April 2018 ) . `` Netflix Orders Vampire Drama Series ' V - Wars ' Based On Book ; Ian Somerhalder To Star '' . Jump up ^ `` ' Vampire Diaries ' Star Ian Somerhalder Comes Home To New Orleans To Help Wildlife Affected By Oil Spill '' . Abc26.com. 2010 - 05 - 06 . Archived from the original on 2010 - 12 - 03 . Retrieved 2011 - 03 - 12 . Jump up ^ Grace Sydney ( 2010 - 10 - 01 ) . `` Ian Somerhalder Attending St. Tammany Humane Society Fundraiser '' . DogTipper.com . Retrieved 2011 - 03 - 12 . Jump up ^ Shenna P. ( 2010 - 11 - 16 ) . `` Ian Somerhalder Fans Take NOLA By Storm '' . Life Not So Fab . Archived from the original on 2011 - 04 - 17 . Retrieved 2011 - 03 - 12 . Jump up ^ Unleashed Recap Plus More on Ian Somerhalder 's Foundation ( 2010 - 11 - 17 ) . Vampire Diaries Online . Jump up ^ `` Ian Somerhalder Hosting ' Unleashed : Bash on the Bayou ' -- Ian Somerhalder '' . Zimbio. 2010 - 11 - 15 . Archived from the original on 2013 - 05 - 12 . Retrieved 2011 - 03 - 12 . Jump up ^ Parker - Pope , Tara ( 2010 - 09 - 22 ) . `` Showing Gay Teens a Happy Future '' . The New York Times . Jump up ^ `` The Trevor Project -- It Gets Better ! '' . YouTube . Retrieved 2011 - 03 - 12 . Jump up ^ `` Vampire Diaries : Ian Somerhalder , Paul Wesley Launch Charity T - Shirt Campaign : People.com '' . PEOPLE.com . 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Mail Online . Retrieved 2017 - 01 - 15 . Jump up ^ Jordan , Julie ( January 23 , 2015 ) . `` Nikki Reed Says She and Ian Somerhalder ' Have Such an Amazing Future Ahead of Us ' '' . People . Retrieved January 23 , 2015 . Jump up ^ Nelson , Jeff ( February 20 , 2015 ) . `` Nikki Reed on her huge engagement ring : ' I look at it every day and say wow ' '' . People . Archived from the original on April 23 , 2015 . Retrieved February 21 , 2015 . Jump up ^ Ehrich Dowd , Kathy ( April 27 , 2015 ) . `` Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed Are Married ! '' . People . Retrieved April 27 , 2015 . Jump up ^ France , Lisa Respers ( May 5 , 2017 ) . `` Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed are expecting '' . CNN entertainment . Retrieved May 5 , 2017 . Jump up ^ Fisher , Kendall ( August 10 , 2017 ) . `` Nikki Reed Gives Birth To Baby Girl With Ian Somerhalder '' . Eonline.com . Retrieved August 25 , 2017 . Jump up ^ `` Ian Somerhalder To Star In Netflix Vampire Drama Series ' V - Wars ' Based On Book '' . Deadline . Retrieved April 16 , 2018 . Jump up ^ `` Young Hollywood Award Winners '' . All Voices . May 14 , 2010 . Archived from the original on July 6 , 2013 . Retrieved May 7 , 2012 . Jump up ^ `` Teen magic '' . Hindustan Times . Press Trust of India . 24 July 2012 . Archived from the original on 22 December 2013 . Jump up ^ Hilton , Perez ( January 8 , 2014 ) . `` Ian Somerhalder Beats Out the Competition for Favorite Sci - Fi / Fantasy TV Actor at the 2014 People 's Choice Awards ! '' . PerezHilton.com . Retrieved May 16 , 2014 . Jump up ^ `` ' Veronica Mars ' Hits A Neptune High , Wins Top Honors At The mtvU Fandom Awards '' . MTV News . External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ian Somerhalder . 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