Ian Somerhalder net worth is estimated to be around $12 million as of 2024. Ian Somerhalder is a retired American actor and model born December 8, 197. He gained fame for his role as Boone Carlyle in the TV series “Lost” from 2004 to 2010. He is also well-known for playing Damon Salvatore on “The Vampire Diaries” from 2009 to 2017.
Ian Somerhalder in brief
| Full Name | Ian Joseph Somerhalder |
| Date of Birth | December 8, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Covington, Louisiana, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, Model, Environmentalist |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) |
| Spouse | Nikki Reed |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
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What is Ian Somerhalder Net Worth in 2024?
Ian Somerhalder is a retired American actor and model with a net worth of $12 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Ian Somerhalder’s net worth mainly comes from his successful acting career.
His role as Damon Salvatore in the hit TV series “The Vampire Diaries.” This show ran for eight seasons, making him one of the highest-paid actors on television.
Additionally, Ian has earned money from other acting roles, endorsements, and his production company. He also co-founded a bourbon brand called Brother’s Bond, which has been quite successful, adding to his income.
Ian is also involved in environmental and animal rights activism, which, while not a direct source of income, has raised his public profile and opened up more opportunities.
Ian Somerhalder’s Early Life and Education
Ian Joseph Somerhalder was born on December 8, 1978, in Covington Louisiana. His mother Edna is a massage therapist with Choctaw and Irish heritage from Mississippi.
His father Robert Somerhalder Sr. is a building contractor with Cajun roots. Ian is the middle child with an older brother and a younger sister.
He attended Saint Paul’s School in Covington and started modeling at age 10 continuing until he was 13. After his parents divorced when he was 14, he lived with his mother. At 17 he shifted his focus to acting and began studying with acting coach William Esper.
Ian Somerhalder’s Career
In the summer of 2000, Ian Somerhalder starred in the short-lived WB series “Young Americans” a spin-off of “Dawson’s Creek.” He played Hamilton Fleming the son of a prestigious boarding school dean. In 2002, Somerhalder took on the role of Paul Denton a bisexual character in “The Rules of Attraction” based on Bret Easton Ellis’ novel. The film also featured James Van, Der Beek, Shannyn Sossamon, and Jessica Biel.
Somerhalder’s big break came in 2004 with his role as Boone Carlyle in “Lost.” Even though Boone was the first major character to die on the show Somerhalder returned for seven more episodes up until the series finale. He called his time on Lost “the greatest experience” of his life. After leaving the show he was quickly signed by ABC for another project.
In 2009, Somerhalder played an assassin in “The Tournament” and appeared in the coffee table book About Face by photographer John Russo. That year he also began his iconic role as Damon Salvatore in “The Vampire Diaries” on The CW.
The show’s premiere brought in the highest ratings for the network since its launch in 2006. Somerhalder’s performance and the show were well-received earning him several Teen Choice Awards and a People’s Choice Award. He also started directing and producing the show in its third season.
Somerhalder appeared in the short film “Time Framed” in 2013 and played Dr. Luther Swann in the Netflix series “V Wars” from 2019 to 2020. In 2020, he worked as an executive producer for the documentary “Kiss the Ground” focusing on regenerative agriculture, and returned for its follow-up “Common Ground” in 2023.
In 2024, Somerhalder shared that he had retired from acting after moving away from Los Angeles. He plans to continue working in producing and environmental activism.
Ian Somerhalder’s Personal Life
Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev his co-star from “The Vampire Diaries” were together from 2010 to 2013. In 2014, Somerhalder started a relationship with actress Nikki Reed. They got married on April 26, 2015, in Malibu California. They have a daughter born in 2017 and a son born in 2023.
Somerhalder is still good friends with his former “The Vampire Diaries” co-star Paul Wesley. In 2020, they launched a straight bourbon whiskey called Brother’s Bond Bourbon.
Ian Somerhalder’s Philanthropy
On April 22, 2010, Ian Somerhalder took action to help clean up the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He worked to clean oiled wildlife and created public service announcements to guide people on how they could assist.
Somerhalder also supports the St. Tammany Humane Society which focuses on animal shelter and welfare. On November 13, 2010, he hosted a charity event called Bash on the Bayou for the Society where he received an $11100 donation from “The Vampire Diaries” fans for his birthday project.
Somerhalder along with his “The Vampire Diaries” co-stars Candice Accola and Michael Trevino supports the It Gets Better Project which aims to prevent suicide among LGBT youth. For another campaign, he and co-star Paul Wesley sold nearly 10000 limited edition shirts designed by a fan featuring the phrase “Blood Brothers Since 1864.”
On December 8, 2010, Somerhalder celebrated his 32nd birthday by launching the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. He wanted to use his birthday to raise funds for environmental and animal protection projects.
To promote his foundation he sponsors and participates in Mardi Paws a parade in his hometown of Covington. He opposes GMO foods and factory farming supports ecologist Allan Savory’s efforts to improve soil and biodiversity and even visited Savory in Africa to make a documentary about him.
Somerhalder also supports RYOT a Los Angeles-based media company known for its cause-driven news platform RYOT.org.
