Joseph Morgan Turns 34; Best Klaus Mikaelson Quotes, Adorable Photos of 'The Originals' Cast

Actor Joseph Morgan, who plays the iconic Klaus Mikaelson in The CW's "The Originals", turns 34 on 16 May. The English actor who wed his "The Vampire Diaries" co-star Persi White almost a year ago, is one the central characters of the TVD spin-off series "The Originals".

As a ruthless anti-hero, Klaus says some of the most unforgivable, yet unforgettable dialogues. Take a look at some on the eve of his 34th birthday:

House of the Rising Son (seaosn 1 episode 2)

Marcel: I don't have time for Mikaelson family drama. You're my guest. Keep your sister in line.
Klaus: I'd have greater chance of draining the Mississippi with a straw.

Fruit of the Poisoned Tree (season 1 episode 6)

Allow me to entertain you with today's list of priorities. One: unlink your friend Sophie so she no longer controls the fate of the woman carrying my child. Two: convince my brother to accept my heartfelt apologies for some recently dodgy behavior. Three: there is no three.

From a Cradle to a Grave (season 1 episode 22)

Klaus: Hello, sister.
Rebekah: Oh, she looks like her mother. Maybe there is a god after all.
Klaus: Well she has a hint of the devil in her eyes. That's all me.

Wheel Inside the Wheel (season 2 episode 6)

You declared war when you came after my family and for that, I will make you suffer as only I can. After all, I am my mother's son.

Sanctuary (season 2 episode 12)

Jackson: Klaus, if you want to fight me, come on.
Klaus: You mistake my intentions. I haven't come here to fight you. Not at all. This is to be an execution. Tell me, how exactly would you like to die?

Fire with Fire (season 2 episode 21)

I've never been daggered. I never knew it was such an agonizing experience. It does help explain why my siblings loathe me.

"The Originals" has gone on a hiatus after the season 2 finale. The CW will start airing season 3 of the supernatural series from May 2016.