Ian Somerhalder is an American actor who gained a massive fan following due to his role as the hunky vampire, Damon Salvatore, in the hit American series ‘Vampire Diaries.’ The blue-eyed heartthrob has appeared in many movies and TV shows and is one of the most popular American actors across the world. He started out as a model and has worked with renowned brands like Gucci and Versace as a supermodel prior to his film and TV career. He appeared as Boon Carlyle in ‘Dawson’s Creek’, and it proved to be the much-needed breakthrough for his acting career. He hasn’t looked back ever since. He appeared in the long-running survival drama ‘Lost’, which gained him a cult following. His godly looks made him popular among women of all ages. Ian kick-started his film career with the 2009 film ‘The Tournament’ and has appeared in quite a dozen films ever since. Also a philanthropist, Ian actively participates in social campaigns. Ian is an environmentalist and has expressed deep concern about the constantly changing environment and the loss of the natural habitat of wildlife. The Ian Somerhalder Foundation works towards spreading awareness about the environment.
