Ian Somerhalder

Actor

American Covington, Louisiana, United States

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth08/12/1978
Age47 years
BirthplaceCovington, Louisiana, United States

Latest News about Ian Somerhalder

15/07/2025

Ian Somerhalder said in 2025 that he had stepped away from acting and was focusing on family life, farming, and building businesses. He also said he has no plans to return to Hollywood, describing his acting career as something he now keeps in the past.

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameIan Joseph Somerhalder
NicknameSmolderholder/SmolderHolder

Physical Stats & More

Height5′ 9"
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorLight Golden Brown

Personal Life

SchoolSaint Paul's Catholic School, Covington
ReligionChristianity (Roman Catholicism)
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
TattooOn his right forearm: ‘HIC ET NUNC’ (a Latin phrase)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Kate Bosworth (2002)
  • Nicky Hilton (2004)
  • Maggie Grace (2006-2007)
  • Megan Auld (2007-2010)
  • Lupita Jones (2008) (rumoured)
  • Ashley Greene (2009)
  • Nina Dobrev (2010-2013)
  • Malese Jow (2013)
  • Nikki Reed (2014)
Engagement Date15 January 2015
Marriage Date26 April 2015
Marriage PlaceMalibu, California

Family

FatherRobert Somerhalder (building contractor)
MotherEdna Somerhalder (massage therapist)
Siblings
  • Robert Somerhalder aka Bob Somerhalder (co-founder of Built of Barnwood)
  • Robyn Somerhalder
SpouseNikki Reed (actor)
Children
  • Name
  • (born on 29 June 2023)
  • Bodhi Soleil (born 25 July 2017)
  • Unnamed child (born 29 June 2023)
  • Bodhi Soleil Reed Somerhalder (born 25 July 2017)
  • Unnamed son (born 29 June 2023)

Career

Debut
As an Actor
TVYoung Americans (2000) as 'Hamilton Fleming'
FilmLife as a House (2001) as 'Josh'
As a Director
TVThe Vampire Diaries (2015) episode 'The Downward Spiral'
Awards
  • Exciting New Face - Male award at the Young Hollywood Awards in 2002
  • Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series award for the television series 'Lost' at the 12th Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2006
  • Various Choice TV awards for 'The Vampire Diaries' at Teen Choice Awards
  • Humane Society award at the Genesis Awards in 2012
  • Various awards at the Young Hollywood Awards, Fright Night Awards, People's Choice Awards, MTVU Fandom Awards, and Environmental Media Awards

Favourites

FoodFish
ActorSean Penn
FilmThe Graduate (1967)
Colour(s)
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Audi A4
  • Audi Q5
  • Audi Q7 TDI
Money Factor
Net WorthUSD 12 million (as of 2022)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/iansomerhalder/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/iansomerhalder
Twitterhttps://x.com/iansomerhalder

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ian began his modeling career at the age of 10.
2. At 17, he ventured into acting.
3. Ian is a philanthropist who created the 'Ian Somerhalder Foundation' to advocate for environmental awareness.
4. He has received multiple awards for his performance in 'The Vampire Diaries'.
5. After 'V Wars', Ian retired from acting and resides on a farm.
6. In 2021, he introduced the whiskey label 'Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon' alongside Paul Wesley.
7. Ian is deeply committed to promoting sustainable farming and environmental conservation.
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