David Hasselhoff, also known by his nickname 'The Hoff', is a famed American actor
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David Hasselhoff, also known by his nickname 'The Hoff', is a famed American actor
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David Hasselhoff married actress Catherine Hickland in March 1984. They divorced after five years.
His second wife was actress Pamela Bach, whom he married in 1989. They had two daughters. The couple divorced in 2006.
He has been dating Hayley Roberts since 2013.
David Michael Hasselhoff was born on 17th July 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. His father Joseph Vincent Hasselhoff worked as a business executive, and his mother Dolores Therese was a homemaker.
Hasselhoff mostly grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and later in Atlanta, Georgia. He did his schooling from Marist High School. At the age of seven, he made his theatrical debut in the popular play ‘Peter Pan’. Since then, he had wanted to have a successful career on Broadway.
In 1970, he graduated from Lyons Township High School. Then he attended Oakland University for his higher studies. Later Hasselhoff attended the California Institute of the Arts, from where he graduated with a degree in theatre.
David Hasselhoff first came to fame with his portrayal of Dr. Snapper Foster in the popular American soap opera ‘The Young and the Restless’. Created by William Bell and Lee Philip Bell, the show earned huge popularity not only in America but also internationally. It won nine Emmys. Hasselhoff left the show in 1982.
He next played the lead role in the American sci-fi TV series ‘Knight Rider’. The show, which was created as well as produced by Glenn A. Larson, starred him as a modern day crime fighter who is equipped with high technology. The show earned a lot of popularity and appreciation.
David Hasselhoff’s popularity increased after he played the lead role in the American action drama series ‘Baywatch’. The show started airing in 1989 on NBC. Even though the show was cancelled for some time, it was later revived and eventually became one of the most watched TV shows in the world.
Along with his appearances in successful TV shows, Hasselhoff has also appeared in several movies. He played the lead role in the 1988 Italian horror film ‘Witchery’, which was directed by Fabrizio Laurenti. In 1991, he appeared in the TV movie ‘Knight Rider 2000’. The film was a sequel to the TV series ‘Knight Rider’, where he had played the lead role.
In 2000, he made his Broadway debut with the play ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ adapted from the famous novel by RL Stevenson named ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.
In 1985, he released his debut studio album ‘Night Rocker’. It peaked at the first position on the Austrian Albums Chart and at thirtieth position on the German Albums chart. He released several other studio albums over the next few years including ‘Looking for Freedom’ (1989), ‘David’ (1991) and ‘Everybody Sunshine’ (1992).
Hasselhoff’s latest album ‘This Time Around’ was released in 2012.
David Michael Hasselhoff, also known by his nickname 'The Hoff', is a famed American actor, singer, producer, as well as a businessman. He first came to prominence with his role in the American TV soap opera 'The Young and the Restless'. The show was a huge success not only in America, but also in other countries. He gained further popularity for his role in the American action drama series 'Baywatch'. The show became one of the most watched shows in TV history. Though he is mostly known for his roles in television, Hasselhoff has also acted in several films. He played an important role in films such as 'Click', an American science fiction film which was directed by Frank Coraci. The film earned an Oscar nomination. He also appeared in 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story,' an American sports comedy film which was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. As a singer he has released several studio albums such as 'Looking for Freedom', 'Everybody Sunshine' and 'This Time Around'. The awards he has won include the 'Bravo Otto' award, and the 'People's Choice Award'. He had also set a Guinness World Record as the most watched man on TV at the height of his career.
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Birthday | July 17, 1952 |
Nationality | American |
Famous | California Institute Of The Arts, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors |
City/State | Maryland |
Nick names | Hooves |
Spouses | Catherine Hickland |
Siblings | Diane, Jean, Joyce, Lisa |
Known as | David Michael Hasselhoff, The Hoff |
Childrens | Hayley Hasselhoff |
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Birth Place | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Height | 193cm |
Gender | Male |
Father | Joe Hasselhoff |
Mother | Dolores Hasselhoff |
Net Worth | $110 million as of Mar 17,2017 |
Sun Sign | Cancer |
Born in | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
Famous as | Actor |
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