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Ian Somerhalder is an actor, environmentalist and humanitarian. He executive produced the environmental documentary KISS THE GROUND, which landed on Netflix in September 2020 focused on the benefits of regenerative farming; COMMON GROUND (2023), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival where it won the Human/Nature Award and is now available on Prime Video; and the third installment GROUNDSWELL, which wrapped production in 2024.

In May 2021, he co-founded Brother's Bond with VAMPIRE DIARIES co-star Paul Wesley, one of the fastest-growing ultra-premium bourbon whiskies in the USA. He also founded The Absorption Company, a line of powdered supplements with proprietary technology for 5x better nutrient absorption.

Somerhalder was last seen starring in V-WARS on Netflix. He serves as an executive producer on the series and has also directed several episodes of the premiere season. Based on the graphic novel of the same name, Somerhalder stars as Dr. Luther Swann, a scientist trying to save the world from a deadly outbreak that has fractured society.

Previously, Somerhalder starred as Damon Salvatore in the CW hit television series THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, which ran for 8 seasons. In addition to acting in the show, Somerhalder also took on the role as director in both season 7 and 8.

Somerhalder also appeared in an episode of the ground-breaking and Emmy award-winning climate change documentary series, YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY.

From 2004 to 2010, Somerhalder starred as Boone Carlylye in ABC’s Golden Globe and Emmy award winning drama, LOST which earned him a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice TV Breakout Performance and a SAG Award for Best Ensemble.

Somerhalder’s television credits include SMALLVILLE, YOUNG AMERICANS and TELL ME YOU LOVE ME. His film credits include THE RULES OF ATTRACTION, THE TOURNAMENT and HOW TO MAKE LOVE TO A WOMAN.

He founded the Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF) raising awareness for animal protection and planet preservation, and serves as an Ambassador to the United Nations Environment Program.

Somerhalder was born and raised in Louisiana. He currently resides in Los Angeles with wife, actress and entrepreneur Nikki Reed, and their daughter.