David Boreanaz - Actor

[Orlando Bloom]
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DAVID BOREANAZ is perharps best known for his role as the vampire Angel on the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." His engaging characterization led to his starring in the "Buffy" spin-off, "Angel."

Born in Buffalo and raised in Philadelphia, Boreanaz was exposed to the television business at an early age - his father is a weather forecaster for WPVI, the ABC affiliate in Philadelphia. Young Boreanaz even appeared from time to time on his dad's show "Rocketship 7" - which the senior Boreanaz hosted from 1962 to 1978. But it wasn't until Boreanaz saw a performance of "The King and I" starring Yul Brenner, that he realized that acting would be in his future.

Graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in film, the 6'1" Boreanaz moved to Los Angeles to embark on his acting career.

While studying the craft of acting, Boreanaz lived the life of a starving actor, making ends meet by parking cars, painting houses and handing out towels at a sports club. Yet, it was while walking his dog in a Hollywood neighborhood that a manager spotted his brooding, intense look and instantly signed him as a client.

Boreanaz' first big break was a guest spot on "Married... With Children" playing Kelly Bundy's (Christina Applegate) biker boyfriend. He has also appeared on the television movie "Men Don't Lie."

He had played only small parts in the feature films "Aspen Extreme" with Paul Gross, "First Light" and "Eyes of the World" before he was spotted by the talent manager who helped him land the role of 'Angel'.

After his success on television, Boreanaz appeared in his first starring role in a feature film. In the thriller "Valentine," he played a college nerd who is the victim of a vicious practical joke by four women. More than 10 years later, he is handsome, charismatic and successful - and seeking vengeance. The film received negative reviews upon its release, ultimately becoming a commercial disappointment. His follow-up film is "I'm with Lucy," which will be released next year.

On stage, Boreanaz has performed at the Ensemble Theatre in "Hatful of Rain," at the Gardner Stage in "Italian-American Reconciliation" and "Fool for Love" and on theatre row in "Cowboy Mouth."

David Patrick Boreanaz was born on May 16, 1971 in Buffalo, New York.

Boreanaz, who is divorced from Ingrid, lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Jaime Bergman and their child, Jaden Rayne.

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