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David Hasselhoff

Biography - David Hasselhoff

“Baywatch” hunk David Hasselhoff has had a long career as a television star, and unbeknownst to many in America has been a pop sensation in Europe since the late 80s. Currently serving as a judge on the smash hit variety show “America’s Got Talent” alongside “Moesha” star Brandy, Hasselhoff has also become an Internet star in recent years due to his smart courting of a self-parodying public image.

Hasselhoff was born in Baltimore on July 17, 1952 to a family of predominantly German ancestry. At an early age he showed extraordinary talent as an actor and singer, and originally believed his career would gravitate towards Broadway until he landed a recurring role on “The Young and the Restless” in 1975. After leaving the popular soap in 1982, Hasselhoff starred in the TV action hit “Knight Rider”, which remains one of the most beloved programs of the 80s. The show’s souped-up crime-fighting car made for an excellent complement to the sexy actor’s old-school charm, and the program was a huge hit during its four-season run. Hasselhoff also used it as a springboard for his singing career, and released his debut album “Night Rocker” in 1985. This freshman effort was a mild success, and after two more albums he released the single “Looking for Freedom” in 1989 to coincide with the fall of the Berlin Wall. The song briefly became an unofficial national anthem for German audiences, and the subsequent album release made him far and away the best-selling artist of the year in Germany. He has since released an astounding twelve albums, six of which have reached platinum sales in Europe.

His biggest success to date came in 1989 with the first season of “Baywatch”, which ironically was cancelled by NBC after a single season. Seeing enormous potential in the show, Hasselhoff bought the rights to the program and revived it a year later in syndication, where it remained for a jaw-dropping ten more seasons. Playing head lifeguard Lt. Mitch Buchannon, the show’s shirtless adventures and unabashedly cheesy plotlines made it a mindless favorite for the 90s, and scantily clad rising starlets like Pamela Anderson, Yasmine Bleeth, and Carmen Electra ensured its continued success by giving young males a reason to watch the thinly veiled beach soap opera.

Irritated with the direction of the show (then called “Baywatch Hawaii”), Hasselhoff ended its reign in 2000 due to low ratings and his understandable boredom with it. Since then he has made self-deprecating cameos in several movies including “Dodgeball” and this summer’s Adam Sandler hit “Click”, participated in the 2003 reunion special “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding”, and has continued to find success as a pop star, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. “America’s Got Talent” has become the surprise hit of the summer, and a new “Knight Rider” film is also reportedly in the works with Hasselhoff set to star again as Michael Knight.

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David Hasselhoff and Kebrina Kinkade
Tallulah Bankhead Tribute - March 25, 1977
Los Angeles
03/25/1977
David Hasselhoff and date
"Love Boat" Wrap Party
Beverly Hills
01/17/1982
David Hasselhoff and Catherine Hickland
Soap Opera Party
New York City
02/22/1982
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Soap Opera Digest Magazine Party - April 8, 1982
Beverly Hills
04/08/1982
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David Hasselhoff Says Goodbye and Thanks - Party
Los Angeles
04/27/1982
David Hasselhoff and Catherine Hickland
9th Annual People's Choice Awards
Santa Monica
03/17/1983
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NBC Affiliates Party - May 16, 1983
Los Angeles
05/16/1983
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11th Annual American Music Awards
Los Angeles
01/16/1984
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Benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity - February 25, 1984
Panama City
02/25/1984
David Hasselhoff and Catherine Hickland
10th Annual People's Choice Awards
Santa Monica
03/15/1984
David Hasselhoff, Catherine Hickland, Morgan Brittany and Jack Gill
David Hasselhoff & Catherine Hickland Wedding
Universal City
05/06/1984
Edward Mulhare and David Hasselhoff
NBC Affiliates Party
Burbank
05/20/1984
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Party for Anniversary of Daytime Series "Capitol"
Hollywood
06/04/1984
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Party For Hall & Oates - December 17, 1984
Hollywood
12/17/1984
David Hasselhoff and Lisa Hartman
1st Annual Stuntman's Awards Show
Los Angeles
02/02/1985
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David Hasselhoff Sighting at the New York Hilton Hotel
New York City
02/17/1985
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11th Annual People's Choice Awards
Santa Monica
03/14/1985
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The 37th Annual Emmy Awards
Pasadena
09/22/1985
David Hasselhoff, Catherine Hickland, and Emmanuel Lewis
1986 St. Patricks Day Parade
Beverly Hills
03/16/1986
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1986 Jewish National Funds Annual Tree of Life Awards
Los Angeles
12/11/1986
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Alpo's 11th Bi-Annual Actors & Others for Animals Celebrity Fair
Burbank
08/30/1987
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2nd Annual Celebrity Softball Game Benefit for Teamhouse
Malibu
07/17/1988
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Starlight Foundation Benefit - September 22, 1988
Beverly Hills
09/22/1988
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach at Kate Mantalini Restaurant - April 21, 1989
Beverly Hills
04/21/1989
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"Housing Now" Fundraiser
Holmby Hills
10/01/1989
David Hasselhoff on 2/3/91 on the Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago, Il.
Paul Natkin Archive
Various Locations
01/01/1990
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
"A Few Good Men" - January 13, 1990
New York City
01/13/1990
David Hasselhoff and wife Pamela Bach
47th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Rehearsals - January 19, 1990
Beverly Hills
01/19/1990
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The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Beverly Hills
01/20/1990
David Hasselhoff and Wife Pamela Bach
7th Annual American Cinema Awards
Beverly Hills
01/27/1990
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1990 Starlight Foundation Benefit
Beverly Hills
04/07/1990
David Hasselhoff with his girlfriend Pamela
David Hasselhoff Sighting At Wimbledon - June 20, 1990
London
06/20/1990
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David Hasselhoff Sighting at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles
06/22/1990
Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff
Dinner Dance Honoring Helen Gurley Brown's 25th Anniversary as Editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine
New York City
06/25/1990
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David Hasselhoff Sighting at Los Angeles International Airport - June 29, 1990
Los Angeles
06/29/1990
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
Birthday Party for Milton Berle- July 13, 1990
Los Angeles
07/13/1990
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2nd Annual Reid Rondell Foundation Enduro 150 - October 6, 1990
Saugas
10/06/1990
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2nd Annual Reid Rondell Stunt Foundation Celebrity Race
Saugus
10/06/1990
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David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach sighting - circa 1990
Los Angeles
10/28/1990
David Hasselhoff and Wife Pamela Bach
Starlight Foundation - March 16, 1991
Beverly Hills
03/16/1991
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Starlight Foundation Benefit
Beverly Hills
03/16/1991
David Hasselhoff and Wife Pamela Bach
David Hasselhoff at Local Boxing Match
Reseda
06/25/1991
Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff
Gala Tribute for Richard Pryor - September 7, 1991
Beverly Hills
09/07/1991
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
"Mr. Saturday Night" - Hollywood Premiere
Hollywood
09/22/1992
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61st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood
11/29/1992
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"Josephy & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Opening Night - February 25, 1993
Hollywood
02/25/1993
Taylor Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach, and David Hasselhoff
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III" Premiere
Universal City
03/06/1993
Parker Stevenson and David Hasselhoff
Screening of Baywatch Productions' "Shattered"
Hollywood
04/01/1993
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Michael Berk, Nicole Eggert, David Charvet, David Hasselhoff, Jeremy Jackson, Alexandra Pa...
Behind The Scenes Look Of "Baywatch" Opened To Fans - April 17, 1993
Universal City
04/17/1993
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
62nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood
11/28/1993
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David Hasselhoff Sighting at Los Angeles International Airport - January 26, 1994
Los Angeles
01/26/1994
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1994 National Association of Television Program Executives Conference - Day 2
Miami
01/26/1994
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Benefit Opening of The Who's "Tommy"- July 15, 1994
Universal City
07/15/1994
David Hasselhoff and Taylor Hasselhoff
Opening of Ringling Bros. Circus To Benefit Variety Clubs
Los Angeles
07/27/1994
Lou Rawls and David Hasselhoff
"Baywatch Nights" Press Conference
Beverly Hills
10/06/1994
David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, Jeremy Jackson, Jaason Simmons, Yasmine...
100th Episode Celebration Of "Baywatch" - October 22, 1994
Marina Del Rey
10/22/1994
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1994 International Emmy Awards
New York City
11/21/1994
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"Nell" Los Angeles Premiere
Los Angeles
12/13/1994
Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff
"Nell" Los Angeles Premiere
Beverly Hills
12/13/1994
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Elle Macpherson Press Conference for New Workout Video "Your Person Best Workout"
Los Angeles
01/13/1995
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David Hasselhoff Announces New Workout Video
Santa Monica
01/13/1995
David Hasselhoff and wife Pamela
The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
Beverly Hills
01/21/1995
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson
1995 National Association of Television Program Executives Conference - Day 1
Las Vegas
01/24/1995
David Hasselhoff
1995 National Association of Television Program Executives Convention - Day 2
Las Vegas
01/25/1995
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NAPTE International 1995 Press Conference
Las Vegas
01/25/1995
Hayley Hasselhoff, David Hasselhoff (behind), Pamela Bach (behind), and Taylor Hasselhoff
Premiere of Castle Rock's "Before Sunrise" - Los Angeles
Hollywood
01/26/1995
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
"Nine Months" Los Angeles Premiere
Century City
07/11/1995
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Baywatch Cast Honored by The Red Cross
Santa Monica
07/22/1995
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"Baywatch" Cast Wax Figure Unveiling Ceremony - July 26, 1995
Hollywood
07/26/1995
David Hasselhoff and guest
Planet Hollywood Beverly Hills Grand Opening
Beverly Hills
09/17/1995
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
Christmas Parade
Hollywood
12/03/1995
David Hasselhoff and guests
64th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood
12/03/1995
Pamela Bach, David Hasselhoff (2nd from right) and his parents Joe Hasselhoff, David Hasselhoff and Dolores Hasselhoff Taylor Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach, David Hasselhoff, and Hayley Hasselloff David Hasselhoff
Pamela Bach, David Hasselhoff (2nd from right) and his parents
Baywatch & Baywatch Nights Holiday Party at B.B. King's Blues Club - December 15, 1995
Universal City
12/15/1995
Joe Hasselhoff, David Hasselhoff and Dolores Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff Receives A Star on the Walk of Fame
Hollywood
01/11/1996
Taylor Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach, David Hasselhoff, and Hayley Hasselloff
David Hasselhoff Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood
01/11/1996
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53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
Beverly Hills
01/21/1996
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Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff
1996 NATPE Convention
Las Vegas
01/23/1996
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23rd Annual American Music Awards
Los Angeles
01/29/1996
Hayley Hasselhoff, David Hasselhoff and Taylor Hasselhoff
Final Performance of "Sisterella"
Pasadena
04/28/1996
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Dragonheart Premiere
Westwood
05/28/1996
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Taylor Hasselhoff. Pamela Bach, Hayley Hasselhoff and David Hasselhoff
Opening of Jurassic Park The Ride
Universal City
06/15/1996
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On The Set Of "Baywatch" - 1996
Malibu
07/17/1996
David Hasselhoff, Wife Pamela Bach, and Daughters Taylor Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff, Wife Pamela Bach, and Daughters Taylor Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff at Los Ang...
Los Angeles
09/26/1996
David Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff and Family Departing LAX for New York - September 26,1996
Los Angeles
09/26/1996
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David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
Fire and Ice Ball Benefiting Cancer Research - October 17, 1996
Los Angeles
10/17/1996
Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff
12th Carousel of Hope Ball
Beverly Hills
10/25/1996
Branscombe Richmond and David Hasselhoff
65th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood
12/01/1996
David Hasselhoff
"Evita" Los Angeles Premiere
Los Angeles
12/14/1996
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The 7th Annual Tommy Hilfiger Race to Erase MS
New York City
01/01/1997
David Hasselhoff and Taylor Hasselhoff
"Lost World" Los Angeles Premiere
Universal City
05/19/1997
Taylor Hasselhoff, David Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff
Scott Hamilton Back on Ice - October 29, 1997
Los Angeles
10/29/1997
Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff
55th Annual Golden Globe Awards - After Party
Beverly Hills
01/18/1998
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David Hasselhoff and Wife Pamela Bach
55th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Beverly Hills
01/18/1998
David Hasselhoff and Wife Pamela Bach
The 50th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards
Century City
03/07/1998
David Hasselhoff, wife Pamela Bach, and daughters
Lion King II "Simba's Pride" Los Angeles Premiere
Los Angeles
10/20/1998
David Hasselhoff, Taylor Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach, and Hayley Hasselhoff
Premiere of "Lion King II: Simba's Pride"
Westwood
10/20/1998
Actress Wanda Richert and actor David Hasselhoff attend the 35th Annual Tony Awards on June 7, 1981 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City. David Hasselhoff and Wife Pamela Bach Woody Harrelson, David Hasselhoff and Darius Rucker David Hasselhoff, wife Pamela Bach, and daughters
Actress Wanda Richert and actor David Hasselhoff attend the 35th Annual Tony Awards on Jun...
Ron Galella Archive - File Photos 2009
Various cities
01/01/1999
David Hasselhoff and Wife Pamela Bach
25th People's Choice Awards
Pasadena
01/10/1999
Woody Harrelson, David Hasselhoff and Darius Rucker
6th Annual Tommy Hilfiger Race to Erase MS
New York City
05/22/1999
David Hasselhoff, wife Pamela Bach, and daughters
"Toy Story 2" - World Premiere
Hollywood
11/13/1999
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David Hasselhoff, Wife Pamela Bach, and Daughters Taylor Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff
Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood
11/28/1999
David Hasselhoff
Opening Night of "The Radio City Christmas Show"
Universal City
12/03/1999
David Hasselhoff, wife Pamela Bach, and kids
"Snow Day" Premiere
Hollywood
01/29/2000
David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach
The 42nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Los Angeles
02/23/2000
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David Hasselhoff and wife Pamela Bach
7th Annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party - Arrivals
Beverly Hills
03/26/2000
Pamela Bach and David Hasselhoff
7th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala
Century City
04/28/2000
David Hasselhoff and Wife Pamela Bach
10th Anniversary Gala of "Baywatch" Hosted by David Hasselhoff
Santa Monica
05/02/2000
David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach, and Daughter Hayley Hasselhoff
"Dinosaur" Los Angeles Premiere
Hollywood
05/13/2000
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David Hasselhoff Signing
New York City
09/26/2000
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Planet Hollywood Times Square Opening
New York City
11/13/2000
David Hasselhoff
"What Women Want" New York Premiere
New York City
12/11/2000
Actor Dennis Cole attends the party for David Hasselhoff on April 27, 1982 at La Petite Ma...
Ron Galella Archive - File Photos
Various Cities
12/12/2000
Taylor Hasselhoff (2nd from left), David Hasselhoff, Hayley Hasselhoff (2nd from right) and friends David Hasselhoff David Hasselhoff & wife Pamela Bach David Hasselhoff
Taylor Hasselhoff (2nd from left), David Hasselhoff, Hayley Hasselhoff (2nd from right) an...
Grand Opening Celebration for Disney's 'California Adventure'
Anaheim
02/05/2001
David Hasselhoff
Grand Opening Of Disney's California Adventure
Anaheim
02/07/2001
David Hasselhoff & wife Pamela Bach
73rd Academy Awards - Children Uniting Nations Party
West Hollywood
03/25/2001
David Hasselhoff
2001 Vanity Fair Oscar Party - Arrivals
Beverly Hills
03/25/2001
David Hasselhoff, wife Pamela Bach, and daughters David Hasselhoff, Hayley Hasselhoff (right), and friend David Hasselhoff David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff, wife Pamela Bach, and daughters
"ATLANTIS: The Lost Empire" Los Angeles Premiere
Los Angeles
06/03/2001
David Hasselhoff, Hayley Hasselhoff (right), and friend
Cats & Dogs Premiere
Westwood
06/23/2001
David Hasselhoff
"Legally Blonde" Premiere
Westwood
06/26/2001
David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff at "Broadway Barks" Adopt-a-Thon
New York City
07/14/2001
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