Somerhalder was born in Covington, Louisiana. He has a brother, Bob, a former professional cyclist and a sister, Robin, a broadcast journalist. His father, Robert Somerhalder, was read more...

Somerhalder began his career as a fashion model, with his mother's encouragement at the age of 10. He modeled in New York, Paris, Milan, and London. His modeling credits include read more...

Ian Joseph Somerhalder (born December 8, 1978) is an American actor, male fashion model and producer, probably most notable for playing Boone Carlyle in the TV drama Lost.