Ian Somerhalder was drawn to the entertainment industry at a very young age. When he was 10 years old, Ian began modeling, which eventually led to him deciding to try acting at the age of 17.
Ian has been working consistently in the industry, starring in both film and television shows, for the last twenty years. Ian is most well known for his work in television, starring in the hit shows Lost and The Vampire Diaries, but he's also starred in a handful of independent films. Somerhalder is an actor fans always want more of, and can't wait to see what he does next.
10 The Anomaly (0%)
The Anomaly is a science fiction feature film written, directed, and starring Noel Clarke. This film also stars Luke Hemsworth, the brother of Liam and Chris, and Ian Somerhalder.
This film did not get a wide theatrical release and was not well received by critics or viewers. It's safe to say this film is not Ian Somerhalder's best work, though the actor does deliver a solid performance. The film was actually the worst reviewed British film in 2014.
9 Pulse (11%)
This suspenseful horror film is a remake of the Japanese horror film, Kairo. In addition to Ian Somerhalder, the film also stars Kristen Bell and Christina Milian.
This story imagines a world where spirits can travel through our technology to harm us. Somerhalder plays Dex, a tech-savvy man who buys a computer, not knowing that the previous owner has been killed by a virus in the computer that allows spirits to come into our world and do incredible amounts of harm.
8 Young Americans (42%)
Young Americans was created as a spin-off series to the wildly successful teen drama, Dawson's Creek. The series premiered on The WB network in the summer of 2000.
The series follows Will Krudeski, who was introduced in the third season of Dawson's Creek as a childhood friend of Pacey's. In the show, Somerhalder plays Hamilton Fleming, one of Will's classmates and the son of the dean of the private school this group of friends attends.
7 The Rules Of Attraction (43%)
In this dark comedy, based on the book by the same name, Ian Somerhalder plays Paul Denton. The film follows three college coeds as they find themselves in a bizarre love triangle with a unique cast of characters.
Paul Denton is one of those characters, who is also struggling to understand his own sexual identity and his feelings towards another classmate. In addition to Somerhalder, this film also stars James van Der Beek, Jessica Biel, and Kate Bosworth.
6 Life As A House (47%)
This dramatic feature film stars Kevin Kline and Hayden Christensen as a father and son trying to repair their relationship while they build the father's dream house.
Kline plays George, a man who has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is trying his best to make up for lost time with the people he loves the most. In this movie, Somerhalder has his theatrical debut as Josh.
5 The Sensation Of Sight (50%)
In addition to Ian Somerhalder, this independent feature film also stars David Strathairn, Daniel Gillies, Ann Cusack, and Joseph Mazzello. The film tells the story of a man in a small town on the brink of a mid-life crisis after tragedy takes over his life.
This man, Finn, is an English teacher turned encyclopedia salesman with a lot of anxiety. The film takes twists and turns in a dreamlike manner and intertwines different characters' stories throughout.
4 V Wars (56%)
Not only does Ian Somerhalder star in this science fiction drama series, but he is also the executive producer of the project. The series premiered on Netflix in 2019 and lasted one season.
In March of 2020 it was announced that the series would be cancelled. The first and only season follows Dr. Luther Swann and his sidekick and best friend, Michael Payne, who are facing a deadly vampire outbreak that could potentially wreak havoc on the entire world.
3 Smallville (78%)
Earlier on in his career, Ian Somerhalder got a break playing a recurring character on the hit teen drama superhero series, Smallville. The series follows Clark Kent, AKA Superman, played by Tom Welling.
In the third season of the series, Ian Somerhalder appears as Adam Knight, formerly Chad Nash. Adam has been resurrected by Superman's arch nemesis, Lex Luthor, to spy on Clark Kent and his love interest, Lana Lang.
2 Lost (85%)
Ian Somerhalder became a household name after the premiere of ABC's hit primetime series, Lost. In the series, Somerhalder plays Boone, a rich young man who is one of the surviving passengers on the mysterious island.
Boone and his step-sister Shannon, played by Maggie Grace, survive the plane crash together, and through flashbacks, viewers find out these two haven't always kept their relationship platonic, which creates issues between the two once they are stranded.
1 The Vampire Diaries (86%)
This hit teen supernatural television series is based on the books by the same name, and in addition to starring Ian Somerhalder, also stars Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev.
The series follows Nina Dobrev's character Elena, as she navigates not only high school, but the strange town where she lives, Mystic Falls. Elena has just lost her parents in a tragic car accident when she meets and falls for Stefan, who unbeknownst to Elena is a vampire, and has a brother who is also a vampire, named Damon.
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