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Ian Somerhalder

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Actor

Ian Somerhalder

American actor (born 1978)

Ian Somerhalder is 47 years old, born on December 8, 1978 in Covington.

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Born
December 8, 1978, Covington
Age
47
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
United States
Known as
Actor

Official links: Official website (isfoundation.com) · Instagram · X · TikTok · Wikipedia

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Ian’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Ian Somerhalder was born on a Friday.
  • Ian Somerhalder has been alive for about 17,498 days.
  • Their 20,000-day milestone falls on September 10, 2033.
  • Their next birthday, turning 48, is on a Tuesday.
  • Next milestone: Ian Somerhalder turns 50 on December 8, 2028, in 2 years and 1 month. More milestone birthdays
  • Ian Somerhalder is younger than 3,601 and older than 3,245 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: June 8. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Ian Somerhalder belongs to Gen X.

Age gaps

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Nelly FurtadoSinger · December 2, 1978Rio FerdinandSoccer player · November 7, 1978Siti NurhalizaSinger · January 11, 1979AaliyahSinger · January 16, 1979Bipasha BasuActor · January 7, 1979Rachel McAdamsActor · November 17, 1978

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Ian Somerhalder?

Ian Somerhalder is 47 years old, born on December 8, 1978 in Covington.

What is Ian Somerhalder’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 8.

Does Ian Somerhalder have an official website?

Yes: isfoundation.com.