David was born in Buffalo, New York and grew up in Philadelphia. At the young age of seven he decide to be an actor which eventually led him to study acting at Ithaca College in New York. After graduating from college David moved to Los Angeles in order to pursue a career in the movies. After some uncredited roles he received his first important role as Kelly's boyfriend in the series _"Married... with Children" (1987)_ . After three seasons of playing Angel in the hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, he received his own spin-off show titled _"Angel" (1999/I)_ .


Was discovered while walking his dog. Graduated from Ithaca College with a degree from the Roy H. Park School of Communications. [1991] He is suing the driver of a car, Oren Kaniel, that crashed into his 1999 Mercedes-Benz on the Ventura Freeway in Los Angeles, north of Western Avenue, on Aug. 3 1999. He is seeking damages for pain and suffering, medical care, loss of earnings, repairs to his car, being deprived of his car while it was fixed, and damage to his personal property. [July 2000] Married actress Jaime Bergman on Thanksgiving Day 2001 in a very private and familiar ceremony. His wife, Jaime Bergman, gave birth to their first child, a son, Jaden Rayne. [1 May 2002] He attended Malvern Preparatory School for Boys in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Appeared with Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander), and Mark Lutz (Groosalugg) at the Angel and Buffy Convention held at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England, 29 August, 2003. His favorite band is The Grateful Dead. His favorite sports are golf, basketball and football. One of two actors to appear on both first episodes of Joss Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) and spin-off show "Angel" (1999) (the other being Charisma Carpenter), as well as one of two actors to appear in both last episodes of the two sister shows, the other being James Marsters (Spike). Son of Philadelphia weatherman / actor Dave Roberts (David Thomas Boreanaz) and mom, Patti. Shares his birthday with Melanie Lynskey and Tracey Gold. Is one of Christian Kane's best friends. They have been friends since before David became Angel on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997). Was offered the opportunity to play "Bruce Wayne" in Batman Begins (2005) but turned it down. Loves animals (especially dogs). Before he pursued a career in acting, he had the opportunity to train with Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has a niece named Caledonia, born in 1994 and a nephew named Griffin, born in 1997. Attended Rosemont School of the Holy Child and graduated at age 14 in 1983. His favorite subject at school were sports, in particular football. He least favorite subjects were math and chemistry. Likes to collect different sorts of London style shoes. Before becoming an actor he worked as a parking attendant, house painter, handing out towels in a sports club, and props department assistant. As a kid, he was a ball boy for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His favorite hockey team is the Philadelphia Flyers. He frequently calls into WIP Sports Talk, in Philadelphia, to talk about them. Announced that he and wife, Jaime Bergman, are expecting their second child [March 11, 2009]. Announced that the baby he and his wife are expecting in September 2009 is a girl [July 27, 2009]. Was the original choice for the character Matt Addison in Resident Evil (2002), but turned down the part due to scheduling conflicts with his TV series "Angel" (1999). Admitted his infidelity with Tiger Woods mistress, Rachel Uchitel [May 4, 2010].