Ian Somerhalder, 1978
Actors · December 8, 1978
Ian Somerhalder
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Ian Somerhalder is 47 years old, born December 8, 1978 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Ian Somerhalder played Boone Carlyle in Lost and Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries, two roles that defined prestige TV in the 2000s–2010s. Born December 8, 1978, in the US, the retired actor became a fixture of supernatural and mystery drama. As a Sagittarius, he carried the sign's restless energy through genre television.
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Biography
Ian Somerhalder is a retired American actor born December 8, 1978. He is known for playing Boone Carlyle in ABC's Lost (2004–2010), the science fiction drama that reshaped television storytelling. He later anchored The CW's The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017) as Damon Salvatore, a role that ran parallel to Lost's final seasons and became his signature character. Actors typically combine stage work, film, and television across their careers, building audiences through recurring roles and guest appearances. Born under Sagittarius, Somerhalder embodied the sign's intensity and transformative arc across two defining supernatural franchises. As a Life Path 9, he carried themes of completion and legacy—fitting for a career bracketed by two ensemble dramas that ended cleanly rather than faded. Somerhalder is a US citizen.
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Trivia
- Somerhalder's character Boone Carlyle in Lost died in Season 1, but the actor remained closely associated with the show's mythology.
- The Vampire Diaries ran for eight seasons, making Damon Salvatore one of the longest-running character arcs in CW supernatural drama.
- Both Lost and The Vampire Diaries were ensemble casts centered on mystery and moral ambiguity—genres that defined mid-2000s to 2010s television.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Ian Somerhalder often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
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CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
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Frequently asked
- How old is Ian Somerhalder?
- Ian Somerhalder is 47 years old (born December 8, 1978).
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- Ian Somerhalder was born on December 8, 1978.
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- Ian Somerhalder is a Sagittarius, born December 8, 1978.
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- Ian Somerhalder was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Ian Somerhalder from?
- Ian Somerhalder is from United States.
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- Ian Somerhalder is a actor.
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