Ian Somerhalder

American actor (born 1978)
Person human Q130447
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Ian Somerhalder

Summary

Ian Somerhalder is a human[1]. His place of birth was Covington[2]. He was born on December 8, 1978[3]. He worked as an actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], stage actor[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,852 views/month, #1,042 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Covington[2], Ian Somerhalder…
  • Ian Somerhalder was born on December 8, 1978[3].
  • Ian Somerhalder was married to Q234847[10].
  • Ian Somerhalder held citizenship in United States[11].
  • American English was Ian Somerhalder's native language[12].
  • Ian Somerhalder's professions included actor[4].
  • Ian Somerhalder worked as a television actor[5].
  • Ian Somerhalder worked as a film actor[6].
  • Ian Somerhalder's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Ian Somerhalder's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Ian Somerhalder's education included a stint at William Esper Studio[13].
  • Ian Somerhalder's education included a stint at Mandeville High School[14].
  • Ian Somerhalder was educated at St. Paul's School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Ian Somerhalder is The Vampire Diaries[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Ian Somerhalder is Lost[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ian Somerhalder is V-Wars[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Ian Somerhalder is The Anomaly[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Ian Somerhalder is Lost City Raiders[20].
  • Ian Somerhalder received the Genesis Award[21].
  • Ian Somerhalder is recorded as male[22].
  • Ian Somerhalder's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ian Somerhalder was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Ian Somerhalder's Commons category is recorded as Ian Somerhalder[25].
  • Ian Somerhalder's residence is recorded as Santa Barbara[26].
  • Ian Somerhalder's family name is recorded as Somerhalder[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ian Somerhalder was born in Covington[2]. He was born on December 8, 1978[3]. American English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at William Esper Studio[13], an educational institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1965[30]; Mandeville High School[14], a high school[31], in United States[32]; and St. Paul's School[15], a school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1911[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], stage actor[7], and businessperson[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Vampire Diaries[16], a television series[36]; Lost[17], a television series[37], directed by Jack Bender[38]; V-Wars[18], a television series[39]; The Anomaly[19], a film[40], directed by Noel Clarke[41]; and Lost City Raiders[20], a television film[42], directed by Jean de Segonzac[43].

Recognition

Ian Somerhalder received the Genesis Award[21].

Personal Life

Among Ian Somerhalder's spouses was Q234847[10]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Why It Matters

Ian Somerhalder ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,852 views/month, #1,042 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Ian Somerhalder born?

Ian Somerhalder's place of birth was Covington[2].

Who was Ian Somerhalder married to?

Ian Somerhalder's spouses include Q234847[10].

What did Ian Somerhalder do for work?

Ian Somerhalder worked as actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], stage actor[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Ian Somerhalder go to school?

Ian Somerhalder was educated at William Esper Studio[13], Mandeville High School[14], and St. Paul's School[15].

What awards did Ian Somerhalder receive?

Honors received include Genesis Award[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . people.com. Retrieved . people.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . esperstudio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . esperstudio.com. Retrieved . esperstudio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . esperstudio.com. Retrieved . esperstudio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . WikiGrok. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . AboutTheArtists. Retrieved . abouttheartists.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . sbmag.com. sbmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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