full size David Boreanaz at the Fox Party in Summer 2011
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Time to sing off key and blow through some frosted carbs — it’s David Boreanaz’s 30th* birthday! To celebrate the day that changed TV’s hotness factor forever, we present these 10 reasons why we love David!

1. Embrace the Philadelphia hometown pride. He always lets his Flyers flag fly high!

2. David’s first paid acting gig was a 1993 appearance on Married … With Children — classic!

3. One word: Angel.

full size David Boreanaz at the FOX Upfronts in NYC on May 14, 2012

4. Most. Adorable. Dad. Ever.

5. He’s an auteur in the making — David has even directed several episodes of Bones!

6. Like a good wine, he’s getting better with age.

7. Sometimes, if we’re lucky, he leaves his shirt at home.

full size David Boreanaz at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 20, 2009
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8. Whew, it’s not just us — he breaks his New Year’s Resolutions, too!

9. He’s a natural blonde. For realsies!

10. The man loves Twitter, and we love his frequent tweets!

*OK — we know he’s not really turning 30, which is Bonus Reason #11 we love David: His unrelenting sense of humor!

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