Ian Joseph Somerhalder, born on December 8, 1978, in Covington, Louisiana, has had an illustrious career spanning from his early years as a model to becoming a celebrated actor. Known for his captivating roles as Boone Carlyle in the popular TV drama Lost, Damon Salvatore in The CW's supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries, and Dr. Luther Swann in Netflix's sci-fi horror series V Wars; Ian Somerhalder has certainly left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
Somerhalder was the second of three children born to Edna, a massage therapist from Mississippi and Robert Somerhalder Sr., an independent building contractor. His intriguing lineage boasts Cajun ancestry from his father's side and half Choctaw and half Irish descent from his mother's side. After his parents divorced when he was just 14 years old, he lived with his mother.
His journey into stardom began at Saint Paul's School in Covington where he nurtured his passion for acting. He dabbled in modeling between the ages of 10 to 13 before fully immersing himself into acting at age 17. His breakthrough role came in 2004 when he portrayed Boone Carlyle in Lost which marked a turning point in his career.
In this article we'll be taking you back to those early days with pictures of a young Ian Somerhalder that capture the essence of this star-in-the-making. From adorable childhood photos to shots taken during the early stages of his career; prepare yourself for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with images of young Ian Somerhalder that chart the evolution of this remarkable actor.
