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David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff is an American actor, singer, and television personality best known for starring in the television series *Knight Rider* and *Baywatch*.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

David Hasselhoff is an American actor, singer, and television personality best known for starring in *Knight Rider* and *Baywatch*.

What it is

David Hasselhoff, often called “The Hoff,” rose to fame as Michael Knight in *Knight Rider* and Mitch Buchannon in *Baywatch*. He also built a music career, especially in Europe, and remains a recognizable pop-culture figure.

Key details

Born July 17, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, Hasselhoff first gained attention on *The Young and the Restless*. He has two daughters, Taylor-Ann and Hayley, and married Hayley Roberts in 2018. He is alive as of the latest biographical listings.

Canada connection

Hasselhoff has long been popular in Canada through syndicated broadcasts of *Knight Rider* and *Baywatch*, which aired widely on Canadian television networks.

In short

  • Best known for *Knight Rider* and *Baywatch*
  • Also a singer with European success
  • Born July 17, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Has two daughters and is married to Hayley Roberts
Canadian angle

David Hasselhoff has had long-running popularity in Canada through broadcast television, especially via internationally syndicated series such as *Knight Rider* and *Baywatch*.

Quick questions

Who is David Hasselhoff?
An American actor, singer, and TV personality known for *Knight Rider* and *Baywatch*.
How old is David Hasselhoff?
He was born July 17, 1952, making him 74 as of July 23, 2026.
Is David Hasselhoff still alive?
Yes, according to available biographical sources.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hasselhoff
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, early recognition, and major television roles.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001327/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, family, marriages, and daughters.
  3. Biographyhttps://www.biography.com/actors/david-hasselhoff
    Supports: Career overview, birth date, major roles, marriage, and children.
  4. Hollywood Walk of Famehttps://www.walkoffame.com/david-hasselhoff/
    Supports: Best-known roles and professional description.
  5. TV Insiderhttps://www.tvinsider.com/people/david-hasselhoff/
    Supports: Age, birth date, children, and overview of career.
  6. Encyclopedia.comhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/educational-magazines/hasselhoff-david-1952-david-michael-hasselhoff
    Supports: Career milestones and children.