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David Hasselhoff

American actor, singer, producer, and businessman (born 1952)

PersonAge 74humanQ201927

Also known as David Michael Hasselhoff · The Hoff

Born: July 17, 1952
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2014-04-27
2.Stated in Internet Broadway DatabaseRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in filmportal.deRetrieved 2017-10-09
4.Stated in Munzinger PersonenRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Baltimore
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Citizenship: United States
Occupation: actor
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, television actor
, singer
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Education: California Institute of the Arts
, Bates College
, Oakland University
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Spouse: Catherine Hickland(1984–1989)
, Pamela Bach(1989–2006)
, Hayley Roberts(since 2018)
Languages spoken, written or signed: English
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Overview

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David Michael Hasselhoff, nicknamed "the Hoff", is an American actor, singer, and television personality. He first gained recognition on the soap opera The Young and the Restless (1975–1982), playing the role of Dr. Snapper Foster. His career continued with his leading role as Michael Knight on the crime drama series Knight Rider (1982–1986) and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the drama series Baywatch (1989–2000). He also produced Baywatch from the 1990s until 2001 when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii.

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Layover(2001)
20 Hours in L.A.(2000)
Welcome to Hollywood(2000)
Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay(1998)
Legacy(1998)
Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.(1998)
Dear God(1996)
Baywatch Nights(1995)
Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise(1995)
Ring of the Musketeers(1992)
Knight Rider 2000(1991)
The Final Alliance(1990)
Baywatch(1989)
Witchery(1988)
Starke Zeiten(1988)
Knight of the Juggernaut, part 1(1985)
Bridge Across Time(1985)
K.I.T.T. vs. K.A.R.R.(1984)
The Cartier Affair(1984)
One to Grow On(1983)
Trust Doesn't Rust(1982)
Slammin' Sammy's Stunt Show Spectacular(1982)
Good Day at White Rock(1982)
Deadly Maneuvers(1982)
Knight Rider(1982)
Starcrash(1978)
Revenge of the Cheerleaders(1976)
The Celebrity Apprentice Australia, season 2
Kung Fury 2

Performed

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Created

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BBaywatch Nights1995 · American 1995-1997 police and science fiction drama series

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David Hasselhoff Museummuseum dedicated to the American actor, singer, producer and businessman David Hasselhoff

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2015-10-10
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Discography: David Hasselhoff discography
Website: davidhasselhoffonline.com language: English · web feed url: davidhasselhoffonline.com
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Given name: David
Michael
Genre: pop music
pop rock
hard rock
rock music
soft rock
Child: Hayley Hasselhoff mother: Pamela Bach
Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff mother: Pamela Bach
Birth name: David Michael Hasselhoff
Participant in: Knight Rider(1982–1986) character role: Michael Knight
Baywatch(1989–2000) character role: Mitch Buchannon
The Young and the Restless(1975–1982)
Baywatch Nights(1995–1997) character role: Mitch Buchannon
Religion or worldview: Lutheranism
Nickname: The Hoff
Instrument: voice
guitar
Start of work period: 1973
Family name: Hasselhoff
Social media followers: 142,000(January 25, 2025) youtube channel id: UCeQm6W5t3zj4lRwcqE3tEjA
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1.Stated in YouTube APIRetrieved 2025-01-25
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455,201(February 9, 2023) x (twitter) numeric user id: 20014300
131,000(January 13, 2024) youtube channel id: UCeQm6W5t3zj4lRwcqE3tEjA
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1.Stated in YouTube APIRetrieved 2024-01-13
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117,000(June 29, 2022) youtube channel id: UCeQm6W5t3zj4lRwcqE3tEjA
462,183(March 2, 2022) x (twitter) numeric user id: 20014300
474,442(January 2, 2021) x (twitter) numeric user id: 20014300
483,223(April 25, 2020) x (twitter) numeric user id: 20014300
Awards: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
TV Land Award(2007)
VH1 Big in '06 Awards(2006)
Bollywood Awards(2005)
Bambi Award(1990)
People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Star(1983)
Residence: Encino
Native language: English
Writing language: English
Name in native language: David Hasselhoff
Number of children: 2
Nominations: TV Land Award(2003)

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