The Vampire Diaries
2009
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- Joseph Morgan (29 Years Old) As Klaus Mikaelson (1,000+ Years Old) Klaus Mikaelson was not introduced until The Vampire Diaries season 2, but he left a lasting impression on the CW television show.
- Matt Davis (31 Years Old) As Alaric Saltzman (33 Years Old) Alaric Saltzman was older (in physical appearance) than any other Vampire Diaries character when he first appeared in season 1.
- Michael Trevino (24 Years Old) As Tyler Lockwood (16 Years Old) Tyler Lockwood, Mystic Falls' resident bad boy and eventual werewolf, was also on the younger side in The Vampire Diaries.
- Zach Roerig (24 Years Old) As Matt Donovan (16 Years Old) Matt Donovan, played by Zach Roerig, is undoubtedly one of the most hated Vampire Diaries characters, but fans have to give him credit for staying a human throughout all eight seasons of the show without dying (permanently, at least).
Matthew W. Davis (born May 8, 1978), also professionally known as Matt Davis, is an American actor who is known for his roles as Adam Hillman on the ABC comedy-drama What About Brian from 2006 to 2007 and Alaric Saltzman on The CW fantasy drama The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2012.
- January 1, 1
- 1.86 m
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
At the start of The Vampire Diaries, Matt was 17 years old, and Elena had just broken up with him when viewers were introduced to him.
- Jenna Sommers
- Matt Donovan
- Tyler Lockwood
- Alaric Saltzman
- Jeremy Gilbert
- Bonnie Bennett
- Caroline Forbes
- Damon Salvatore
- Stefan Salvatore
Played By Sara Canning
The protective and motherly aunt of Elena and Jeremy Gilbert, 25-year-old Jenna Sommers only sought to provide her niece and nephew with a safe and normal home environment. However, when the supernatural became a part of their lives, nothing was ever normal for them again. Actress Sara Canning was only 22 when she took on the role of guardian aunt in the series, three years younger than her Vampire Diaries character's age. Canning was also only slightly older than Nina Dobrev and still played...
Played By Zach Roerig
Sweet yet complicated, Matt Donovan was a 17-year-old high school student at the start of The Vampire Diaries in 2009, with the character looking for validation from others. He sought to win the love of Elena Gilbert, a feat that only became more complicated with the arrival of Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Actor Zach Roerig gained the role of Matt Donovan at the age of 24. Although seven years older than his character, Roerig looked the part of a teenage jock at the beginning of the series. By...
Played By Michael Trevino
Tyler Lockwood was a 17-year-old bad boy and popular jock at Mystic Falls High in The Vampire Diaries. He was rich, confident, and arrogant. However, over time he began to grow and understand who he was as a person. Coming into the role at the age of 24, Michael Trevino had the same age difference as Zach Roerig from his role. Trevino mastered the role of Tyler Lockwood. His character was present from seasons 1-6 and recurring throughout seasons 7-8, and by his end in the series in 2017, Trev...
Played By Matthew Davis
A character that looks to help and assist wherever he can, Alaric Saltzman has provided some of the wisest quotesover his appearance in the show. Although many feel the friendship between Alaric and Damon isn't real, he’s proved to be the voice of reason on many occasions when talking Damon out of doing something stupid. He is an integral part of the supernatural world in Mystic Falls, and he does his best to protect those he loves as best he can. Matthew Davis took on this role in 2009 at th...
Played By Steven McQueen
The younger brother of Elena Gilbert, Jeremy Gilbert was a character also dealing with the loss of his parents while also trying to understand who he is. He would do anything for his sister and aunt. However, at times, he could be impulsive. Steven R. McQueen has starred in series like Everwood and CSI: Miami, playing only minor roles. However, aftertaking on the role of 15-year-old Jeremy at the age of 21, he saw his career grow as he did. Jeremy ended the series by leaving to hunt vampires,...
Played By Kat Graham
A character that would do anything for those she loves, Bonnie Bennett sacrificed and lost so much for the sake of others. She took everything in stride, always coming back better and stronger. Kat Graham was not new to television screens, getting her start as far back as 1998 in the film The Parent Trap. She took on the role of 17-year-old Bonnie Bennet at the young age of 19, only a two-year difference, in 2009. Her age aided in the authenticity of the character, making her much more relata...
Played By Candice King
Caroline Forbes became a complex character that at times would be seen as a hero and at others as the villain. She made her fair share of mistakes. The one constant that remained was her loyalty and love for her friends and family. Taking on the role of Caroline Forbes in 2009, Candice King was 22 years old compared to her character's age of 17. With previous television roles in shows like Greek and Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries proved to be King’s breakout role in television. From 2009-2...
Played By Ian Somerhalder
The dark and impulsive brother to Stefan, Damon Salvatore does what he wants and says what he wants with no regard for the consequences. He's a character who cares for nothing or anyone until he returns to Mystic Falls and meets Elena Gilbert. Played by Ian Somerhalder, the actor took up the role at the age of 30, with his character’s age solidified as 25 years old in human years but around 170 in vampire years. By the end of the series, Ian Somerhalder was 37 years old. This was an even bigg...
Played By Paul Wesley
A character that changed in multiple ways from season 1 to his last episode, Stefan Salvatore was a character with a complex past. His return to Mystic Falls saw the beginning of his dynamic relationship with Elena Gilbert and the re-emergence of his brother and past. Starting off the series at the age of 27, Paul Wesley and his character were far off in age, with Stefan's projected age being 17 in human years and over 100 years in vampire years. When the show finally ended in 2017, Paul Wesl...
Matthew Davis played a pivotal role in The Vampire Diaries. His character, Alaric Saltzman, appeared in all Tvd projects, including the spinoffs The Originals and Legacies . Like most of his castmates, the actor joined the 2009 supernatural teen drama at a relatively young age.
Matthew Davis (born May 8, 1978) is an American actor best known for his roles as Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde, Adam Hillman on What About Brian, Josh Reston on Damages, and Alaric Saltzman on The CW fantasy drama The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2017 as well as the spin-off series Legacies from 2018 to 2022.
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Nov 9, 2018 · Set at The Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and Gifted, Alaric Saltzman ( Matthew Davis) is in charge of helping to teach and nurture young vampires, werewolves and witches – including...
