38 Photos of Ian Somerhalder For His 38th Birthday  

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Born in Louisiana on December 8, 1978, Ian Somerhalder celebrates his 38th birthday Thursday. The actor got his start in his 20s, landing early roles in

as Adam Knight before joining Lost as Boone Carlyle and picking up his most well-known role to date as

’ Damon Salvatore. He’s played the brooding vampire since 2009, earning People’s Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards for his work along the way. In honor of the actor’s 38th birthday, see 38 photos of him through the years, ahead.

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