Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder plays Damon Salvatore, the elder and far more dangerous of two vampire brothers who share a long and bitter history, in the hit drama "The Vampire Diaries." He was nominated for a 2010 Teen Choice Award for "Choice TV Villain" for his portrayal of Damon.

Somerhalder is well known for his role as Boone on J.J. Abrams' critically acclaimed drama "Lost." He won the 2005 SAG Award as part of "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series."

Somerhalder's other television credits include HBO's "Tell Me You Love Me," the TV movie "Anatomy of a Hate Crime," a leading role in The WB series "Young Americans," and guest starring roles in "CSI," "CSI: Miami," "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Smallville."