It sounds like Nina Dobrev isn’t the only Gilbert returning to The Vampire Diaries for its big send-off. David Anders, who plays John Gilbert — aka Elena’s biological father, previously ...

From Lexi to Kai, here are some fan favorites that should've been in The Vampire Diaries way more than they did. advertisement. Collider. ... John Gilbert Played by David Anders.

As the protagonist of The Vampire Diaries, Elena Gilbert had an impressive character arc. Her diaries, detailing her rich inner life, gave the show its name and how it began. At first glance, she ...