About
Known for playing the role of Klaus in The Vampire Diaries as well as its spin-off The Originals.
Trivia
He had notable film roles in Immortals (2011) and Alexander (2004).
Before Fame
He played a role in the television series Hex for two seasons.
Family Life
He dated actress Emily VanCamp from 2010 to 2011. He then married Persia White in 2014.
Associated With
He had a small role opposite Russell Crowe in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003).