Happy birthday! Ian Somerhalder turns 47 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on December 8, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 47 on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

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Ian Somerhalder is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-model Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries, Lost, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Somerhalder, a cultural icon

Born Ian Joseph Somerhalder in Covington on December 8, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Somerhalder's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ian Somerhalder as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Ian, you're the best!