David Boreanaz Biography

David Patrick Boreanaz (born May 16, 1969) is an American actor of Italian and Czech ancestry. He was thrust into the limelight on Buffy the Vampire Slayer as the mysterious Angel, a vampire with a soul. The spin-off series Angel gave the chance for the character to evolve, and concentrate more on Angel's battle for redemption.

He was born in Buffalo, New York. David's father was a veteran weather presenter, which first exposed him to the world of TV. But it was during this time when he was doing odd jobs to make ends meet that he was discovered. A neighbour who just happened to be in Hollywood noticed his brooding and intense looks while walking his dog.

His first appearance was a guest spot on the hit American sitcom Married... with Children as Kelly's biker boyfriend. Later would come film credits such as Aspen Extreme, Best of the Best 2, and Eyes of the World. He was also the voice of Leon (Squall Leonhart) in the game Kingdom Hearts.

David can be seen starring alongside Denise Richards and Katherine Heigl in the slasher flick Valentine from 2001. In 2003 he appeared in Dido's music video "White Flag".

He currently stars opposite Emily Deschanel on the new primetime television series Bones, which airs at 8/7c on Fox.

David Boreanaz currently lives in Los Angeles, California and has married the actress Jaime Bergman on November 24, 2001. They have a son named Jaden Rayne who was born on May 1, 2002.