Ian Somerhalder is an American actor whose name is known to all fans of the sensational series “The Vampire Diaries”. The role of a charming and sexual bloodsucker gave the star millions of female fans living in different parts of the world. What was the creative path of a talented young man, what is known about his personal life?
Ian Somerhalder: biography of a star
The birthplace of the actor is the American state of Louisiana. He was born in 1978 in the family of a realtor and a massage therapist. Jan Somerhalder became the third child of his parents, who already had a son and daughter. Among the ancestors of the star are Indians, Irish, French. The future celebrity had many hobbies in her childhood, including horseback riding, fishing, and participation in school theater clubs.
Jan Somerhalder, with an attractive appearance, could not help but test his capabilities in the modeling field. The child began acting in commercials as early as 10 years old, having signed a contract with leading children's agencies with the support of his mother. He was attracted to fashion shows by such famous personalities as Calvin Klein, Gucci, Versace and others.
However, a successful modeling career is not at all the goal that the growing up Jan Somerhalder aspired to. The biography of the star includes such a stage as a two-year study of acting, classes with different teachers. But the first attempts of the young man to gain fame as a film actor were not successful. His roles in films and TV shows have long gone unnoticed by the public and critics, often the scenes with his participation are completely cut out.
First successes
Participation in the telenovela "Young Americans", released in 2000, was the first victory that Jan Somerhalder made. After playing one of the main roles in this successful series, the aspiring actor finally attracted the interest of the audience. However, the picture-breakthrough that brought him fame was the tape "Rules of Sex", which appeared on the screens in 2002.
Paul Denton, gay and naughty, is the role that Ian Somerhalder played in this black comedy. The filmography of the actor was replenished with the first bright ribbon, which collected over 6 million dollars at the box office. The attractive appearance of the aspiring artist allowed him to be on the list of the sexiest men of 2002, compiled by the famous People magazine.
The best series
Ian Somerhalder is an actor who became famous primarily for the popular television series. In 2004, the star was approved for the role of Boone Carlisle in the television project "Lost." He embodied the image of a spoiled young man, hopelessly in love with his half-sister, who is among the victims of an airplane crash. Hero Yana spends about 40 days on a mysterious island, trying in vain to take on leadership functions and solve the mystery of a magical place. Death is overtaken by the character of Somerhalder in the final of the first season, but he also participates in subsequent seasons when flashbacks are removed.
However, the best role of Jan, thanks to which he was remembered by the public, is not the unlucky Boone Carlisle. The love of millions of viewers presents him with the image of Damon Salvatore, one of the brothers who were forcibly turned into vampires in the 19th century. The series, released in 2009, brought Somerhalder the title of one of the brightest on-screen villains. His character hates brother Stephen, fights with him for the love of the beautiful schoolgirl Elena. At the moment, with his participation, the 7th season of the sensational telenovela is still being filmed, which still remains popular.
Other movies with Somerhalder
Of course, the American actor is involved not only in the filming of series. After the death of the hero Ian in the film "Lost", he agrees to the role in the horror film "Pulse". The low-budget tape was shot in Romania, the place was chosen to reduce costs. Filming was constantly frustrated due to adverse weather conditions, however, the tape still appeared on the screens in 2006. Interestingly, he refused to participate in the continuation of the project.
The mini-series Marco Polo brought Jan another interesting role. He embodied the image of the famous traveler. The shooting took place in China, where the actor was forced to spend about two months.
Fans who are interested in the latest work of the idol can see the tape "Anomaly", the work on which was completed in 2014. This story is about a former soldier who, by the will of fate, is being captured. When the hero comes to his senses, he finds out that he has only a few seconds to save himself. The picture belongs to the genre of fantastic action movies with elements of a thriller.
