Ian Joseph Somerhalder 

- Born December 8, 1978

- Actor, model, producer

- Born and raised in Covington, Louisiana  

- 5’ 9½” (1.77 m) 

- Embarked on a modeling career from age 10 to 13, and by the age of 17 he decided to go into acting

The Ian Somerhalder Foundation - Ian hopes he will educate people on the importance of protecting the environment and animals. Somerhalder has stated: “Instead of gifts this year, my birthday wish is that we come together and raise funds to support projects that protect our habitat and nurture our furry friends”. 

Filmography 

Go here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0813812/

I love this man not only for his looks, but for his big heart.