Happy birthday! Ian Somerhalder turns 46 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on December 8, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 46 on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

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Ian Somerhalder is celebrating his 46th 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 46th 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 46.

Happy Birthday, Ian, you're the best!