Cast and Crew of The Vampire Diaries

Cast of
The Vampire Diaries

About The Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries is a popular supernatural teen drama that centers around the lives of two vampire brothers, Stefan Salvatore (played by Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder), who are both drawn to the same human girl, Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev). The show is based on the book series of the same name by L.J. Smith and is set in the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, where supernatural beings coexist with humans.

Elena, a high school student, is the doppelganger of Katherine Pierce, a ruthless vampire who had a significant impact on both Stefan and Damon's lives in the past. Katherine, who bears a striking resemblance to Elena, was responsible for turning Stefan and Damon into vampires in 1864, and their obsession with her has lasted for over a century. When Elena enters the picture, both brothers are immediately drawn to her, and a love triangle forms, adding another layer of complexity to the already tense relationship between the two brothers.

As the series progresses, the characters' relationships evolve, and new supernatural beings are introduced, including witches, werewolves, and hybrids. The show explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption, as the characters navigate their way through the dangerous world of the supernatural. The Vampire Diaries is known for its fast-paced plot, engaging characters, and surprising twists, making it a must-watch for fans of the supernatural genre. With its combination of romance, drama, and horror, the show offers something for everyone and has gained a devoted following since its premiere in 2009.

Main Cast of The Vampire Diaries

Ian Somerhalder
plays Damon Salvatore (171 episodes)

Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore

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Steven R. McQueen
plays Jeremy Gilbert (133 episodes)

Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert

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Kat Graham
plays Bonnie Bennett (171 episodes)

Candice King
plays Caroline Forbes (171 episodes)

Candice King as Caroline Forbes

Candice King is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries.

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Matthew Davis
plays Alaric Saltzman (106 episodes)

Nina Dobrev
plays Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce (135 episodes)

Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce

Nikolina Konstantinova Dobreva (born January 9, 1989), better known as Nina Dobrev, is a Canadian actress. Her first ...

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Paul Wesley
plays Stefan Salvatore / Silas (171 episodes)

Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore / Silas

Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski, known professionally as Paul Wesley, is an American actor, writer, director and producer. In...

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Zach Roerig
plays Matt Donovan (171 episodes)

Michael Trevino
plays Tyler Lockwood (155 episodes)

Secondary Cast of The Vampire Diaries

Joseph Morgan
plays Klaus Mikaelson (48 episodes)

Joseph Morgan as Klaus Mikaelson

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Michael Malarkey
plays Enzo St. John (60 episodes)

Nina Dobrev
plays Amara (3 episodes)

Nina Dobrev as Amara

Nikolina Konstantinova Dobreva (born January 9, 1989), better known as Nina Dobrev, is a Canadian actress. Her first ...

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Paul Wesley
plays Tom Avery (2 episodes)

Paul Wesley as Tom Avery

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Zach Roerig
plays Ethan Maxwell (1 episode)

Michael Trevino
plays Klaus Mikaelson (1 episode)

Sara Canning

Sara Canning

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David Gallagher
plays Ray Sutton (2 episodes)

Torrey DeVitto
plays Meredith Fell (6 episodes)

Persia White

Natashia Williams

Courtney Ford

Courtney Ford

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Mia Kirshner

Claire Holt
plays Rebekah Mikaelson (27 episodes)

Michaela McManus

Cassidy Freeman

Cassidy Freeman

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Dawn Olivieri

Dawn Olivieri

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Bryton James

Randy J. Goodwin

Randy J. Goodwin

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James Harvey Ward

James Harvey Ward

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Melise
plays Anna Zhu (18 episodes)

Melise as Anna Zhu

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Brody Wellmaker
plays Greg (1 episode)

Rick Cosnett
plays Dr. Wes Maxfield (11 episodes)

Rick Cosnett as Dr. Wes Maxfield

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Michael Roark
plays Frank (1 episode) , Cowboy (1 episode)

Michael Roark as Frank

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Phoebe Tonkin
plays Hayley Marshall (8 episodes)

Phoebe Tonkin as Hayley Marshall

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Eka Darville
plays Diego (1 episode)

Eka Darville as Diego

Eka Darville was born on April 11, 1989 and is currently 35 years old.

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Annie Wersching
plays Lily Salvatore (10 episodes)

Annie Wersching as Lily Salvatore

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Teressa Liane
plays Mary Louise (11 episodes)

Scarlett Hefner
plays Nora Hildegard (12 episodes)

Elizabeth Blackmore
plays Valerie Tulle (16 episodes)

Elizabeth Blackmore as Valerie Tulle

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Todd Lasance
plays Julian (10 episodes)

Todd Lasance as Julian

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Tim Kang
plays Oscar (3 episodes)

Tim Kang as Oscar

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Stephen Amell
plays Brady (2 episodes)

Stephen Amell as Brady

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Ethan Andrew Casto
plays Jacob (1 episode)

Kendrick Sampson
plays Jesse (5 episodes)

Kendrick Sampson as Jesse

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Nathaniel Buzolic
plays Kol Mikaelson (10 episodes)

Nathaniel Buzolic as Kol Mikaelson

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Jaiden Kaine
plays Beau (7 episodes)

Molly O'Neill
plays Mystic Grill Hostess (uncredited) (1 episode)

Tiffany Morgan
plays Miss Gibbons (1 episode)

Ana Nogueira
plays Officer Penny Ares (5 episodes)

Leslie-Anne Panaligan
plays Rayna Cruz (9 episodes)

Leslie-Anne Panaligan as Rayna Cruz

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Evan Gamble
plays Henry (2 episodes)

Evan Gamble as Henry

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Justice Leak
plays Malcolm (1 episode)

Justice Leak as Malcolm

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Ryan Lewis
plays Psychic (1 episode)

Alan Wells
plays Med Tech (2 episodes)

Maryam Cné
plays Amanda (1 episode)

Randy Havens
plays Tour Guide (1 episode)

Randy Havens as Tour Guide

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Jacobo García
plays Disgruntled Tourist (1 episode)

Nicky Buggs
plays Doctor (2 episodes)

Nicky Buggs as Doctor

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Valerie Sue Love
plays Waitress (1 episode)

John Charles Meyer
plays Young Giuseppe Salvatore (1 episode)

Gavin Casalegno
plays Young Damon (1 episode)

Tasia Grant
plays Doctor (2 episodes)

Kimberly Battista
plays Waitress (1 episode)

Daniel Baldock
plays Other Parent (1 episode)

Jennifer Trudrung
plays Woman (1 episode)

Bret McKee
plays Mail Soldier (1 episode)

Danny Vinson
plays Colonel (1 episode)

Danny Vinson as Colonel

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Omer Mughal
plays Cooper (1 episode)

Alex Mauriello
plays Krystal (3 episodes)

Susan Williams
plays Old Woman (1 episode)

Cynthia Evans
plays Surgeon (1 episode)

Gerardo Davila
plays Vicente (1 episode)

Mouzam Makkar
plays Alexandria "Alex" St. John (5 episodes)

William Ngo
plays Cashier (1 episode)

James Cochran
plays Shawn (1 episode)

Tracy Pfau
plays Scabbed Woman (1 episode)

Ryan Dorsey
plays Marty Hammond (2 episodes)

Kendrick Cross
plays Officer Albert (1 episode)

Kendrick Cross as Officer Albert

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Christina Bach
plays Annie (1 episode)

Tim Perez-Ross
plays Police Captain (1 episode)

Tim Perez-Ross as Police Captain

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Dennise Renae Larson
plays Deputy (uncredited) (1 episode)

Gracie Gillam
plays April Young (10 episodes)

Gracie Gillam as April Young

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Kristen Gutoskie
plays Seline (9 episodes)

Lowrey Brown
plays Deserter #1 (1 episode)

Veronica Galvez
plays Young Rayna (1 episode)

Alice Evans
plays Esther Mikaelson (6 episodes)

Alice Evans as Esther Mikaelson

Alice Evans was born on August 2, 1968 and is currently 55 years old.

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Samuel Goergen
plays Lawrence (1 episode)

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
plays Jo Laughlin (11 episodes)

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe as Jo Laughlin

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Jaz Sinclair
plays Beatrice Bennett (2 episodes)

Tristin Mays
plays Sarah Nelson (7 episodes)

Euseph Messiah
plays Ellis (1 episode)

Tierney Smith
plays Lizzie Saltzman (voice) (2 episodes) , Lizzie Saltzman (15 episodes)

Gabrielle Walsh
plays Monique (6 episodes)

Gabrielle Walsh as Monique

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Rhys Williams
plays Student (1 episode)

Rhys Williams as Student

Rhys Williams was born on November 24, 1983 and is currently 40 years old.

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Kimberly Leemans
plays Young Jo (1 episode)

Curtis Lum
plays Peeing Guy #2 (1 episode)

Curtis Lum as Peeing Guy #2

Curtis Lum was born on December 12, 1987 and is currently 36 years old.

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Demetrius Bridges
plays Dorian Williams (9 episodes)

Demetrius Bridges as Dorian Williams

Demetrius Bridges was born on April 14, 1986 and is currently 38 years old.

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Wesley MacInnes
plays Peeing Guy (1 episode)

Wesley MacInnes as Peeing Guy

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Marci T. House
plays Secretary (1 episode)

Marci T. House as Secretary

Marci T. House was born on April 13, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.

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Cindy Busby
plays Brooke (1 episode)

Cindy Busby as Brooke

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Steve Belford
plays Darren (1 episode)

Terri James
plays Nurse Haynes (1 episode)

Beth Keener
plays Girl (1 episode)

Peyton Lee
plays Guy (1 episode)

Cody Rowlett
plays Animal Control (1 episode)

Ethan Patterson
plays Student (1 episode)

Keith Allen Hayes
plays Football Fan (1 episode)

Caprice Cole
plays Quad Girl (1 episode)

Chris Thomas Hayes
plays Student (1 episode)

Benjamin Ayres
plays William Tanner (3 episodes)

Benjamin Ayres as William Tanner

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Kirk Thompson
plays Bartender (1 episode)

Kayla Ewell

Kayla Ewell

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Jeanette Stout
plays Party Guest (1 episode)

Rose Locke
plays Mystic Grill Patron (1 episode)

Ashley Harvin
plays Student / Jogger / Party Guest (1 episode)

Niki Collier
plays Party Guest (1 episode)

Leland L. Jones
plays Pastor Bill (1 episode)

Craig Crumpton
plays Mystic Grill Patron (1 episode) , Paramedic (1 episode)

Shakira Massiah
plays Cheerleader (1 episode)

Tatyana Johnson
plays Cheerleader (1 episode)

Joseph Harold
plays Townsperson (1 episode)

Joel Harold
plays Student (1 episode)

Austin Behl
plays Shirtless Student (1 episode)

Jackson Walker
plays Franklin Fell (1 episode)

Brandi Coleman
plays Tiki (1 episode)

Bob Banks
plays Old Man (1 episode)

Chris William Martin
plays Zach Salvatore (4 episodes)

Chris William Martin as Zach Salvatore

Chris William Martin was born on January 17, 1975 and is currently 49 years old.

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Timothy Scott
plays Deputy Sheriff (1 episode)

Javier Carrasquillo
plays Jared (2 episodes)

Javier Carrasquillo as Jared

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Amber Wallace
plays Summer (2 episodes)

Desmond Phillips
plays Tony (2 episodes)

Susan Walters
plays Carol Lockwood (4 episodes)

Susan Walters as Carol Lockwood

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Charlie Johnson
plays Coven Witch (1 episode)

Joshua Haire
plays High School Student (1 episode)

John Michael Weatherly
plays Bartender (1 episode)

Kevin Nichols
plays Deputy (2 episodes)

Jason Giuliano
plays Deputy #2 (1 episode)

John Gilbert
plays Guy (1 episode)

Bridget Evelyn
plays Girl (1 episode)

Jasmine Guy
plays Sheila 'Grams' Bennett (3 episodes)

Jasmine Burke
plays Birdy Mae (2 episodes)

Arielle Kebbel
plays Lexi Branson (1 episode)

Arielle Kebbel as Lexi Branson

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Trent Ford
plays Trevor (1 episode)

Daniel Gillies
plays Elijah Mikaelson (16 episodes)

Daniel Gillies as Elijah Mikaelson

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Marguerite MacIntyre
plays Sheriff Liz Forbes (25 episodes)

Marguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz Forbes

Marguerite MacIntyre was born on May 11, 1965 and is currently 59 years old.

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Bianca Lawson
plays Emily Bennett (2 episodes)

Jack Coleman
plays Bill Forbes (1 episode)

Jack Coleman as Bill Forbes

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Taylor Kinney
plays Mason Lockwood (10 episodes)

Taylor Kinney as Mason Lockwood

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Lauren Cohan
plays Rose (6 episodes)

Lauren Cohan as Rose

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David Anders
plays John Gilbert (14 episodes)

David Anders as John Gilbert

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Lily Rose Smith
plays Josie Saltzman (14 episodes)

Melissa Ponzio
plays Sexy Housewife (1 episode)

Melissa Ponzio as Sexy Housewife

Melissa Ponzio was born on August 3, 1972 and is currently 51 years old.

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Jason Mac
plays Derek (1 episode)

Robert Pralgo
plays Mayor Lockwood (4 episodes)

Robert Pralgo as Mayor Lockwood

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Chris Johnson
plays Logan Fell (5 episodes)

Chris Johnson as Logan Fell

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Chris Brochu
plays Luke Parker (14 episodes)

Chris Brochu as Luke Parker

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Charles Michael Davis
plays Marcel Gerard (1 episode)

Charles Michael Davis as Marcel Gerard

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Kelly Sutton
plays Anchor Woman (1 episode)

Maria Howell
plays Mrs. Halpern (1 episode) , Ayana (1 episode)

Raffi Barsoumian
plays Markos (6 episodes)

Raffi Barsoumian as Markos

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Erin Aine
plays Pizza Delivery Girl (1 episode)

Sarah Cooper
plays Keisha (1 episode)

Nathalie Kelley
plays Sybil (11 episodes)

Nathalie Kelley as Sybil

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Allison Scagliotti
plays Georgie Dowling (4 episodes)

Dillon Casey
plays Noah (1 episode)

Dillon Casey as Noah

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Penelope Mitchell
plays Liv Parker (20 episodes)

Penelope Mitchell as Liv Parker

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Bryan Murphy
plays Dr. Gabler (1 episode)

John D. Hickman
plays Mr. Fell (uncredited) (1 episode)

Jen Harper
plays Witch (1 episode)

Erin Beute
plays Miranda Gilbert (1 episode)

Brad James
plays Tow Truck Driver (1 episode)


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