"When you become a vampire, the demon takes your body. But it doesn't get your soul. That's gone. No conscience, no remorse...it's an easy way to live. You have no idea what it's like to have done the things I’ve done and to care." Character Info                                                                     Character name: Angel / Angelus Human Name: Liam Age: 240 something Place of Birth: Galway, Ireland Raised: Originally Galway, Ireland. After becoming a vampire, on various different places. Special Calling: Vampire with a Soul, on a mission to fight evil Sire: Darla (slain by Angel himself) Dislikes: Sunlight, crosses, holy water, other vampires, his past, especially Spike Personality Traits: Secretive, mysterious Distinguishing features: That nice tattoo on his back Introduced in: "Welcome to the Hellmouth" A quick summary of  Angel's life: *Angel was born in Ireland 200 odd years ago.  *In his twenties, he was lazy, a disgrace to his family and was hooked on alcohol and women. *A vampire named Darla came to him and offered him an eternal life of excitement and adventure. *Angel became a vampire and travelled the world brutally torturing and murdering innocent victims. *Darla promised Liam a world full of excitement and travel - a world in which he could take anything he wanted. Liam was transformed into Angelus, the cruellest vampire the world had ever known. *In England in 1860, he murdered the family of a woman named Drusilla, driving her mad before finally turning her into a vampire too. *For generations, Darla and Angelus terrorised humankind, murdering and torturing anyone who crossed their path. *After killing the beloved daughter of a gypsy tribe, he was cursed with a soul.  He now had a conscience. *Angel spent years feeling the guilt of his previous actions. *He met and fell in love with the Slayer, Buffy. *One night of passion and one moment of true happiness with her, caused him to lose his soul, once again turning him evil. *Almost ending the world, Angel's soul was restored and he was sucked into hell. *Angel returned from hell and realised he couldn't risk being happy, so he left Sunnydale, leaving behind   Buffy. *Arriving in LA, he decided to set up an agency to help innocent victims and fight against evil. *He now works alongside Cordelia, Wesley and Gunn, fighting the good fight. Cursed and Suffering In Romania in 1898, In a twist of fate, Angel killed the favourite daughter of a Romany tribe In their grief over the death of their favourite daughter, they cursed him, restoring his soul and condemning him to an eternal life of regret and guilt. Only a moment of pure happiness could break the curse. He was forced to live in anguish over the acts he had committed as a vampire finally suffering the harsh consequences. A new beginning: Angel's return When Angel was unexpectedly released from Hell's clutches, he knew it was for a reason. Departing Sunnydale, Angel left the woman he still loved and moved to L.A. to find his purpose and to redeem himself in the service of others. He found support from Doyle, sent by the Powers That Be, and Cordelia, a fellow Sunnydale transplant on the road to fame and wealth. They formed "Angel Investigations," protecting those who cannot defend themselves and helping other lost souls find their way. After Doyle's tragic death, his trusted friend and connection to the Powers That Be, Angel became even more protective of those who mean the most to him. Wesley, Faith's former Watcher, came to town as a rogue demon hunter, but stayed to help Angel and Cordelia. The team was later joined by Gunn, an unlikely partner and self-proclaimed Slayer, but a formidable force nonetheless. The Future Los Angeles is now Angel's city. But however good his intentions, Angel is still tempted by mortality and pleasure - two desires he can never fulfil and retain his soul. Every day he is called to walk among mortals, wishing he could be one of them even while the demon inside him lusts for their blood. He knows, though, that the only true path to redemption is a hard one  and he proves his conviction through every painful test. Even when it means giving up the chance for a normal life as a human with Buffy, so that he can protect her, and carrying the burden of remembrance alone. Prophecies have foretold that Angel can look forward to forgiveness after "he survives the coming darkness, some apocalyptic battles, a few plagues and fiends that will be unleashed." Real Life Info                                                                        Name: David Patrick Boreanaz Jr. DOB: May 16th, 1971 Star sign: Taurus Place of Birth: Buffalo Raised: Philidelphia, PA Height: 6'1 Family: Was previously married to Ingrid, his father is Dave Roberts, his mother is Patty, and he has two sisters, named Bo and Beth. His father is a T.V weatherman Pets: He has two dogs, Bertha Blue and Fritz Education: Ithaca College and Melvern Prep Career David Boreanaz's catapult to stardom began one fateful day during a walk in the park. Spotted with his dog Bertha Blue by a Hollywood talent manager, he was immediately signed to an agency. While David was studying the craft of acting, he lived the life of a normal man doing jobs such as parking cars, painting houses and handing out towels at a sports club. After three auditions, he landed the role of Angel, a dark, sensitive and tortured vampire with a soul. You could say the rest is history. Born in Buffalo and raised in Philadelphia, David was exposed to television at an early age - his father is a weather forecaster for WPVI in Philadelphia. But it wasn't until he saw a performance of The King and I, starring Yul Brynner, that he had a feeling acting was in his stars. Graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in film, David moved to Los Angeles to embark on his career. In the early years, David lived the life of a typical struggling Hollywood actor, working various odd jobs and small acting roles in television movies and commercials. His first break arrived when he was cast in Married...With Children as Kelly Bundy's (Christina Applegate) biker boyfriend. Then came that fateful walk in the park. He's never looked back. On stage, David 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. An avid admirer of New York, he hopes to act on Broadway in the future. When not lurking on Angel, David plays golf every chance he gets. Like his vampire persona, he is a creature of the night. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his dog, Bertha Blue. Filmography Valentine (2001) .... Adam Carr First Light (2000) "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) TV Series .... Angel/Angelus (1997-1999) Macabre Pair of Shorts (1996) .... Vampire's victim Best of the Best II (1993) Aspen Extreme (1993) Television Appearances Married with Children (as Kelly's biker boyfriend) Buffy the Vampire Slayer "Angel" (1999) Angel/Angelus Men Don't Lie