Currently, films and TV shows with the presence in the script of supernatural creations are very popular. And today, many fans are interested in questions about what serial actors are in real life. Vampire Diaries is a project that is firmly taking its place in almost all world ratings. After all, this series is characterized by a tense and confusing plot and an unsurpassed play of artists.
Short storyline
The scene is a fictional town in Virginia called Mystic Falls. An amazing place where old traditions are alive. But not all city residents are aware of its dark past. After all, at one time he became home to many supernatural beings. And now they are starting to return.
The plot focuses on a girl, schoolgirl Elena Gilbert, who recently lost her parents, and now lives with her brother Jeremy under the care of Aunt Jenna. Life in the town flowed calmly and measuredly until Stefan Salvator returned home, who, incidentally, was immediately liked by Elena. But the idyll of adolescent love ends with the arrival of an older brother - the vicious and evil Damon Salvator, who seeks to avenge the death of his beloved woman. And, of course, the situation escalates when it becomes known that the hating brothers are vampires.
The series, characterized by the rapid development of events and unpredictable outcomes, from the first days of its release on the screens won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of viewers around the world, as well as its actors. Vampire Diaries is a project that has become increasingly popular every season. And today, many are interested in the lives of artists.
The series "The Vampire Diaries": actors and roles
As in any other series, there are a lot of characters that either appear or disappear. And if you are interested in the name of the actors “The Vampire Diaries”, then here is a little help:
- Elena Gilbert was played by Canadian actress Nina Dobrev. By the way, she was born in Bulgaria.
- The role of the romantic and depressed Stefan Salvator went to the American Paul Thomas Wesley.
- Ian Joseph Somerhalder did an excellent job with the role of the evil, vengeful, but attractive Damon.
- Stephen McQueen played the younger brother of Elena, a troubled teenager who managed to make a lot of mistakes.
- Candice Accola got the role of girlfriend Elena Caroline Forbes. And if in the first season she appears in the image of a petty and envious school star, then in the future her character changes dramatically.
- The role of the best girlfriend Bonnie Bennet played Katerina Graham.
- And the American actor Matthew Davis did an excellent job with the role of a risky evil hunter who is used to drowning grief in booze.
- Zach Roerig played Matt Donovan, Elena's ex-boyfriend.
Of course, many fans from around the world are interested in questions about how the series "The Vampire Diaries" was shot. Actors, biography and their personal lives are also extremely urgent questions that every fan of the project is looking for answers to.
Nina Dobrev as an unusual girl
If you are interested in the actors of The Vampire Diaries, then perhaps you should start with the main characters. Nina Dobrev, who in the series played not only Elena, but also her evil double, Katherine (as well as some other doubles), was born in Bulgaria. The family moved to Toronto when the girl was only two years old.
In childhood, the girl was interested in dancing, theater, music, art. She also did gymnastics. And in her teens, she realized that her vocation was an acting profession. At the beginning of her career, Nina occasionally received small roles in various films. But real success came in 2009, when she was offered the main role in The Diaries.
Ian Somerhalder is a charming but evil handsome
The actor who played Damon was born on December 8, 1978 in Louisiana. At the age of 10 he got into the modeling business - the boy regularly appeared in commercials, participated in fashion shows, etc. As a teenager, he worked in a theater group and attended drama classes.
At the beginning of his career, the actor often received small roles in films and series. In particular, he starred in The Secrets of Smallville. And in 2002, he played Paul Denton in the "Rules of Sex." However, real success came in the same 2009, when he was invited to shoot the series about Mystic Falls.
By the way, if you are interested in the personal lives of the actors (“The Vampire Diaries”, of course, it is meant), then it will be interesting to know that for a long time Ian and Nina Dobrev met. Their relationship seemed really serious. And on the screen they had to convince the viewer in the depths of their feelings. But not so long ago, there was information that the beloved fans of the star couple had broken up.
Paul Wesley - Vampire with remorse
Ian, Nina and Paul are the most famous and popular actors in the movie The Vampire Diaries. Paul Thomas Wesley was born July 23, 1982 in New Jersey. By the way, his parents are immigrants from Poland, where the actor spent several months a year in childhood.
Paul's filmography is impressive. During his career, he managed to star in several films and series. In particular, he appears in some episodes of The Other World and The Guide Light. In the series "Wolf Lake" he plays one of the main roles. In addition, Paul can be seen in “Secrets of Smallville”, “Lonely Hearts” and the soap opera “The Dowager's Love”. And in 2006, he got the main role in the mini-series "The Fallen."
By the way, from 2011 to 2013 he was married to a Torrey de Vito model, but not so long ago it became known about their divorce.
Caroline, Bonnie, and other unusual friends
No less striking character, Caroline's girlfriend, was played by Candice Accola. The girl was born in 1987 in Texas. She is not only a talented actress, but also a singer - she released her first music album immediately after graduation. And in 2007, she starred in her first film called "Pirate Camp." If you are interested in other actors ("The Vampire Diaries"), then you should probably get acquainted with information about some equally important characters. For example, the role of a hereditary witch and Elena’s best friend was played by Katerina Graham. It should be noted that this girl is extremely talented - she has acted in films since she was nine years old, and also writes songs, sings, dances and speaks five languages.
There are other important characters in the series The Vampire Diaries - actors whose names are well known.
The role of the "good" boy Matt Donovan went to American actor Zach George Roerig. By the way, he was born in 1985, spent his childhood in Ohio. At school he was engaged in sports, in particular wrestling and football. Along with this, he worked part-time as a model. On account of the young celebrity has already several serious roles in the series "How the World Rotates" and "Friday Night Lights."
Jenna, Alaric and other family members
In the story, Helen and Jeremy are brought up by Aunt Jenna Sommers, whose role went to Canadian actress Sarah Canning. But with the role of Jeremy, who from a problem teenager-addict turns into a courageous and strong vampire hunter, the young actor Stephen McQueen, who already managed to star in such films as “Without a trace” and “Piranha”, did a great job.
If you are interested in the characters of the series “The Vampire Diaries”, the actors and the names of those who so skillfully created breathtaking images on the screen, then you should also get acquainted with information about Matthew Davis, who played Alaric Zaltsman. He was born in 1978, today his filmography includes the paintings “In Search of Bliss”, “Waiting for Eternity”, as well as the new popular series “Cult”.
Klaus - the personification of evil
Of course, the original and strongest vampire in the world, Klaus is one of the most vivid and memorable characters. He was played by British actor Joseph Morgan. By the way, this role is far from simple. After all, Joseph so realistically portrayed a cruel, selfish and evil vampire, who still has a heart somewhere deep down inside.
By the way, over the past few years, the actor managed to star in several other films. In particular, you can see him in the 2011 “War of the Gods”, also in the “Open Grave”, where he played Nathan.
The Primordial Family
Of course, other characters of the series “The Vampire Diaries” are also interesting. The actors and roles of the original vampire family also did not go unnoticed by the public. The role of Rebecca, the younger and only sister of Klaus, went to the Australian actress Claire Rhiannon Holt. She was born on June 11, 1988 in Brissen. On the account of the young celebrity there are already several famous roles. In particular, she became famous after the debut role of Emma Gilbert in the teenage series about mermaids "N 2 O: just add water." She also appeared in Mean Girls, as well as Pretty Little Liars. Now the actress is also working on the TV series "The Original".
Canadian actor Danielle Gillies has played in the series Elijah - an honest and kind original vampire who acts in accordance with his own code of honor. The actor also starred in the musical comedy “The Bride and Prejudice”, the thriller “The Abduction”, and is now working on the TV series “The Firstborn”.
The role of father Michael, who devoted his life to the search and destruction of his own children and other vampires, went to the rather famous French actor Sebastian Roche. He was born in 1964 in Paris, studied at the conservatory and worked in the theater. His filmography is very impressive and includes such films and TV shows as The Peacemaker, Sex and the City, Main Hospital, Beowulf, Supernatural.
The role of the ancient witch and mother of the Esther family was played by Alice Evans. Caspao Zafer did an excellent job as the noble Finn, and Nathaniel Buzolik played Brother Cole in several episodes.
Actors “shipyards”
Werewolf actors are also noteworthy. The Vampire Diaries also showcase the rich life of werewolves who wage war on vampires. In several episodes of the first season, Taylor Kinney appeared , who played the wolf-man Mason Lockwood.
And it is worth mentioning one of the main characters - Tyler Lockwood, whose role went to the American actor Michael Trevino. Michaela McManus played Mason's girlfriend, Jules Wolf, which was ultimately killed.
In addition, in several episodes, Phoebe Tonkin appeared in the role of a werewolf Heilin. By the way, this Australian also became popular thanks to the role of the mermaid in "N 2 O."
Minor Actors of the Vampire Diaries Series
Of course, the rapid development of the plot and unexpected turns of events in the series led to a large number of temporary characters. Secondary actors are no less interesting. "The Vampire Diaries" is a series that can offer a lot of pleasant surprises.
The role of the mayor of the city and the mother of Tyler Carol Lockwood was played by the famous actress Susan Walters. Regularly appears on the screen and Margarita McIntyre, who got the role of the valiant Sheriff Forbes and mother Caroline.
The role of best friend Stefan Lexi went to Ariel Kebbel. Unfortunately, her character was killed pretty quickly. And vampire Anna, the girl of Jeremy, was played by Malez Jo. The role of John Gilbert, the biological father of Elena, was perfectly performed by David Anders. And Mia Kirchner played Isabelle, the biological mother of the main character. The character of Vicky Donovan, an addict who turned into a vampire, played by Kayla Ewell, is considered quite interesting among fans.
In fact, the series "The Vampire Diaries" (photos of the actors are presented in the article) is replete with a variety of characters and characters. Perhaps this is precisely what makes the project so popular.