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David Hasselhoff

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David Hasselhoff

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Also known as David Michael Hasselhoff, The Hoff

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

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David Hasselhoff is an American actor, singer, producer, and businessman born in 1952 who became famous for his television roles. He is notable for his work across entertainment and business ventures throughout his career.

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Baltimore, Maryland, USA

David Michael Hasselhoff  (born July 17, 1952), nicknamed "The Hoff," is an American actor, singer, producer and businessman. He is best-known for his lead roles as Michael Knight in the popular 1980s US series Knight Rider and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the series Baywatch. Hasselhoff also produced Baywatch for a number of seasons in the 1990s up until 2001, when the series…

Known for

  • Soap Fever — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2026
  • Merci Dorothée ! — Self (archive footage)2025
  • Mind. Body. Money. — Self2025
  • Hoff Roading — Self2025
  • Ze Network — Self2022
  • Wer ist das Phantom? — Self2021
  • The Savoy — Self2020
  • Cup of Joe — Self2020
  • Close Enough — Self (voice)2020
  • Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff — Self - Host2019

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Michael
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Baltimore
Occupation
screenwriter
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Religion
Lutheranism
Award
TV Land Award
Participant in
Baywatch Nights
Genre
soft rock
Instrument
guitar
Official website
davidhasselhoffonline.com
Image
David Hasselhof at re-publica May 2014 (cropped).jpg
Number of children
2
Residence
Encino
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David Hasselhoff
date of birth
1952-07-17
birth name
David Michael Hasselhoff
nickname
The Hoff
start of work period
1973-00-00
social media followers
142000
writing language
English language
name in native language
David Hasselhoff
nominated for
TV Land Award
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Encyclopedic overview

David Michael Hasselhoff (born July 17, 1952), nicknamed "The Hoff", is an American actor, singer, and television personality. Hasselhoff 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.

Hasselhoff has appeared in films, including DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004), The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), Click (2006), Hop (2011), and Piranha 3DD (2012). Before Samuel L. Jackson, Hasselhoff was the first actor to portray the Marvel Comics character Nick Fury in the telefilm Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1998). In 2000, he made his Broadway debut in the musical Jekyll & Hyde. Following his debut, he starred in other musicals including Chicago and The Producers.

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