American actor David Boreanaz was born on May 16, 1969 in Buffalo, New York. He was, however, raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where his father works as a television weather anchor. He went on to study at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York before moving to Los Angeles, California to pursue an acting career. After a couple of uncredited film roles, he made his television debut as a guest on Married… with Children in 1993.
Boreanaz’ breakout role, however, came in 1997, when he was cast in the hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A producer—who spotted him walking his dog—cast him as Angel, a mysterious vampire who was cursed with a soul, which gave him a conscience and guilt over the many murders he committed. The series became popular, and Boreanaz’ character became one of the more popular characters. He left Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a regular character in 1999, when his character was spun off to his own series, Angel, which follows his life in Los Angeles seeking redemption. Nevertheless he continued to star in Buffy until the series’ conclusion in 2003, and starred in Angel until 2004.
His next regular television role was in the crime series Bones, which premiered in 2005. He plays FBI agent Seeley Booth, who is assisted by anthropologist “Bones” Brennan (Emily Deschanel) in his investigations involving hard-to-identify human remains. Despite his limited knowledge of science, he usually provides a layman’s translation to the findings that his colleagues discover.
Boreanaz also has a notable film career. He played supporting roles in several films, including I’m with Lucy, The Crow: Wicked Player, These Girls, Mr. Fix It and Suffering Man’s Charity. His only starring role in film came in 2001, when he appeared alongside Denise Richards and Katherine Heigl in the slasher horror film Valentine.
His favorite band is Grateful Dead.
His favorite actress is Gwyneth Paltrow and his favorite actors are Al Pacino and Gary Oldman.
His favorite sports are golf, basketball and football.
Was offered the opportunity to play as Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins but turned it down.
If he wasn't an actor he would be an architect.
Loves animals (especially dogs).
Has two dogs named Fritz and Bertha Blue.
Before he pursued a career in acting, he had the opportunity to train with Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
His favorite subject at school were sports, in particular football. He least favorite subjects were math and chemistry.
Wears fun, colorful socks
Has a fear of birds/chickens
Is a huge fan of hockey, especially the Philadelphia Flyers
3 wins & 8 nominations.
2004: (won) Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Saturn Award
Best Actor in a Television Series
for: "Angel" (1999)
2003: (won) Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Saturn Award
Best Actor in a Television Series
for: "Angel" (1999)
2000: (won) Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Saturn Award
Best Actor in a Television Series
for: "Angel" (1999)
2008: Our Lady of Victory - Ed Rush
2005-present: "Bones" - Special Agent Seeley Booth
2008: Justice League: The New Frontier (voice) - Hal Jordan / Green Lantern
2007: Suffering Man's Charity - Sebastian St. Germain
2006: Mr. Fix It - Lance Valenteen
2005: These Girls - Keith Clark
2005: The Crow: Wicked Prayer - Luc Crash / Death / Satan
2005: The Hard Easy - Roger Hargitay
1999-2004: "Angel" - Angel (111 episodes)
1997-2003: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" - Angel (57 episodes)
2002: I'm with Lucy - Luke
2002: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (voice) - Angel
2002: Kingdom Hearts (voice: English version) - Squall Leonhart (Leon)
2002: "Baby Blues" - Johnny (1 episode)
2001: Valentine - Adam Carr
1996: Macabre Pair of Shorts - Vampire's victim
1993: "Married with Children" - Frank (1 episode)
1993: Best of the Best 2 - Extra
1993: Aspen Extreme - Extra
-I was always one who was clowning around in school and getting in trouble.
- I want to make films and write films, which will happen, I'm just taking a different route right now. I'm a bit of a chameleon with the whole entertainment industry so to speak.
-I see L.A. as a beautiful blonde with dirty underwear.
Spouse:
Jaime Bergman (24 November 2001 - present)
Ingrid Quinn (7 June 1997 - 1999) (divorced)
His wife, Jaime Bergman, gave birth to their first child, a son, Jaden Rayne. [1 May 2002]
His uncle and godfather is Art Moore. Art is also the godfather of his son, Jaden Rayne.
He has two older sisters named Beth and Bo. His sister, Bo, is married to Jonathon Slavin.
He has a niece named Caledonia, born in 1994 and a nephew named Griffin, born in 1997.
His mother is Slovakian, his father is an Italian Catholic.
Son of Philadelphia weatherman / actor Dave Roberts (David Thomas Boreanaz) and mom, Patti.