Hasselhoff's music spans various genres, including pop, rock, and soft rock, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
He made his musical debut on The Merv Griffin Show in 1977, performing a song from the soap opera he starred in.
Before his fame, Hasselhoff appeared in various television shows and films, including a role in the soap opera Santa Barbara.
Biography
Early Life
David Michael Hasselhoff, born on July 17, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, is an American actor, singer, producer, and businessman. He grew up in a Roman Catholic family of German, English, and Irish descent. His passion for performance began early; he made his theatrical debut at the age of seven in a production of "Peter Pan". After graduating from Lyons Township High School in Illinois in 1970, he pursued theater studies at the California Institute of the Arts.
Career
Hasselhoff's career took off in the 1970s when he starred as Dr. Snapper Foster on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" from 1975 to 1982. He became a household name with his role as Michael Knight in the iconic series "Knight Rider" (1982-1986) and later as Mitch Buchannon in "Baywatch" (1989-2000). Beyond acting, he launched a successful music career, debuting with his album "Night Rocker" in 1985, which topped charts in Austria. His single "Looking for Freedom" became a massive hit in Europe, solidifying his status as a pop icon.
Music Career
Hasselhoff's music career began with his performance of "Nadia's Theme" on "The Merv Griffin Show" in 1977. He released several albums, including "Lovin' Feelings" and "Looking for Freedom", which showcased his versatility across pop, rock, and soft rock genres. His music resonated particularly in Germany, where he enjoyed significant commercial success, leading to headlining tours and a dedicated fan base.
Legacy
Hasselhoff has received numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Star. He remains a beloved figure in pop culture, known for his unique blend of music and television stardom, and continues to engage audiences worldwide with his performances and appearances.
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Discography
Party Your Hasselhoff2021
- 1.Sweet Caroline3:42
- 2.I Was Made for Loving You4:05
- 3.The Passenger4:55
- 4.Damnit I Love You3:14
- 5.Can’t Help Falling in Love2:54
- 6.(I Just) Died in Your Arms4:02
- 7.Always on My Mind3:39
- 8.Right Here Waiting3:51
- 9.Hungry Eyes3:49
- 10.It Never Rains in Southern California3:46
- 11.We Didn’t Start the Fire4:23
- 12.I Will Carry You4:19
Open Your Eyes2019
- 1.Open Your Eyes3:19
- 2.Head On3:58
- 3.I Melt With You3:45
- 4.Lips Like Sugar4:46
- 5.Heroes4:30
- 6.Here I Go Again3:42
- 7.Jump in My Car2:50
- 8.Rhinestone Cowboy3:49
- 9.If You Could Read My Mind4:17
- 10.Sugar, Sugar3:00
- 11.Mit 66 Jahren2:44
- 12.Sweet Caroline4:38
- 13.That's Life3:05
302017
- 1.Looking for Freedom (New Hit version)3:54
- 2.Crazy for You (New Hit version)4:12
- 3.Let's Dance Tonight (New Hit version)3:27
- 4.Do the Limbo Dance (New Hit version)3:20
- 5.Je t'aime Means I Love You (New Hit version)3:46
- 6.Voulez Vous Coucher Avec Moi (Jonny Nevs Groove remix)3:33
- 7.Hands Up for Rock'n Roll (Al Winter Frenchstyle remix)5:10
- 8.Amore Amore (De Lancaster 2k17 mix)3:32
- 9.Let's Dance Tonight (Fosco's club remix edit)3:07
- 10.Passion (Jonny Nevs remix)3:15
- 11.Do the Limbo Dance (Jonny Nevs remix)2:34
- 12.Crazy for You (De Lancaster mix)4:24
- 13.Song of the Night (Fosco's disco remix edit)3:28
- 14.In Stereo (Al Winter Deepdisco remix)4:18
- 15.Looking for Freedom (Fosco's Party remix edit)3:54
- 16.Looking for Freedom3:55
- 17.Is Everybody Happy (Us remix)5:53
- 18.I Wanna Move to the Beat of Your Heart4:28
- 19.Everybody Sunshine4:37
- 20.Crazy for You4:34
- 21.Hands Up for Rock'n Roll (long version)4:57
- 22.Do the Limbo Dance3:46
- 23.Flying on the Wings of Tenderness (radio version)3:41
- 24.Gipsy Girl4:06
- 25.Casablanca4:09
- 26.Torero - Te Quiero3:59
- 27.Amore Amore3:31
- 28.Song of the Night (long version)5:13
- 29.Let's Dance Tonight4:30
- 30.Freedom for the World (long version)5:00
This Time Around2012
- 1.This Time Around3:56
- 2.What I Did For Love3:51
- 3.You've Lost That Loving Feeling4:35
- 4.Anything Can Happen2:51
- 5.Someone Like You3:58
- 6.Raindrops Keep Falling My Head2:36
- 7.This Is The Moment3:24
- 8.At Last3:04
- 9.Learning How To Dance Is Easy2:41
- 10.Loving You Keeps Me Alive2:51
- 11.There Is Love4:49
- 12.I Was Born To Love You3:19
- 13.If I Should Lose My Way3:29
- 14.I'll Be Here With You3:22
- 15.More Than Words Can Say4:12
A Real Good Feeling2011
- 1.It's A Real Good Feeling
- 2.Hey, We Wanna Rock The World
- 3.Keep My Dream Alive
- 4.Lonely Days & Lonely Nights
- 5.You Are A Hero
- 6.Like The Seven Seas
- 7.California Girl
- 8.Pina Colada Girl
- 9.Heartbreak Cafe
- 10.This Time Around
- 11.Looking For Freedom 2011
- 12.Das Cafe an der Seine (Heartbreak Cafe German Version)
- 13.Wir zwei allein
- 14.I'll Be Here With You
- 15.It's A Real Good Feeling (Malibu Mix)
Sings America2004
- 1.City of New Orleans3:30
- 2.Rhinestone Cowboy3:29
- 3.You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’4:34
- 4.Forever in Blue Jeans3:24
- 5.Blue Bayou2:29
- 6.California Girls2:47
- 7.Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head2:37
- 8.California Dreaming2:44
- 9.These Boots Are Made for Walking2:47
- 10.La isla bonita3:30
- 11.Country Roads3:16
- 12.Love Me Tender3:01
- 13.New York, New York3:26
- 14.Amazing Graze2:56
- 15.More Than Words Can Say4:12
The Night Before Christmas2004
- 1.’Twas the Night Before Christmas6:41
- 2.White Christmas3:05
- 3.Joy to the World2:12
- 4.Deck the Halls1:43
- 5.Silent Night3:20
- 6.God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen2:29
- 7.Hark the Herald Angels2:15
- 8.The Christmas Song3:04
- 9.O’ Holy Night2:13
- 10.Jingle Bells2:12
- 11.Feliz Navidad3:17
- 12.We Wish You a Merry Christmas2:28
- 13.Please Come Home for Christmas4:05
- 14.Stille Nacht3:18
The Very Best of2001
- 1.Highway to Your Heart3:51
- 2.Dance Dance D'amour3:21
- 3.Everybody Sunshine4:37
- 4.Do the Limbo Dance3:46
- 5.These Lovin' Eyes4:12
- 6.Lonely Is the Night3:19
- 7.Looking for Freedom3:56
- 8.I Believe3:48
- 9.The Best Is Yet to Come3:59
- 10.Je t'aime Means I Love You4:10
- 11.Yesterday's Love4:17
- 12.Flying on the Wings of Tenderness3:42
- 13.Crazy for You4:36
- 14.Hot Shot City3:52
- 15.After Manana Mi Ciello3:20
- 16.Du4:41
Hooked on a Feeling1997
- 1.Hold on My Love3:38
- 2.Slow Night in the City3:25
- 3.More Than Words Can Say4:11
- 4.Santa Monica Nights2:56
- 5.Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye3:18
- 6.Queen of Rain3:47
- 7.Hooked on a Feeling (radio mix)3:37
- 8.Heyla Heyla3:16
- 9.Beach Baby3:57
- 10.I'm Your Lover3:45
- 11.Never My Love3:37
- 12.I Live for Love4:27
- 13.If I Had One Wish4:07
For All My Friends1995
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David Hasselhoff1995
- 1.Fallin' In Love3:51
- 2.Do You Believe in Love4:55
- 3.Until the Last Teardrop Falls5:29
- 4.Days of Our Love4:05
- 5.Try a Little Tenderness3:49
- 6.Save the World4:41
- 7.Dark Side of My Heart5:05
- 8.If I Could Only Say Goodbye4:14
- 9.Miracle of Love4:48
- 10.Give Me Something Real3:49
- 11.The Best Is Yet to Come5:27
- 12.These Lovin' Eyes4:11
Watch Out for the Bay1995
- 1.Stand by Me3:50
- 2.Any Kind of Love at All3:57
- 3.Always on My Mind3:06
- 4.Crazy on a Saturday Night3:35
- 5.Night Rocker3:36
- 6.Do You Love Me3:51
- 7.Let It Be Me2:16
- 8.Loving Arms2:58
- 9.Jean2:54
- 10.After You2:58
- 11.The Young and the Restless (Nadias Theme)3:00
- 12.Go Away Little Girl2:13
- 13.Life Is Mostly Beautiful With You3:13
- 14.How Deep Is Your Love3:12
- 15.She Cried3:32
- 16.All the Right Moves3:33
- 17.No Words for Love4:05
- 18.You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling3:28
Looking for... the Best1995
- 1.Looking for Freedom3:57
- 2.Wir zwei allein4:28
- 3.Crazy for You4:37
- 4.Do the Limbo Dance3:47
- 5.Flying on the Wings of Tenderness3:42
- 6.Hot Shot City3:52
- 7.Save the World4:41
- 8.These Lovin' Eyes4:13
- 9.Du4:42
- 10.Fallin' in Love3:49
- 11.Is Everybody Happy4:27
- 12.The Best Is Yet to Come4:00
- 13.Freedom for the World4:05
- 14.Je t'aime Means I Love You4:11
- 15.Do You Believe in Love4:53
- 16.Dance Dance D'amour3:21
- 17.Everybody Sunshine4:38
- 18.I Believe3:47
Du1994
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You Are Everything1993
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Everybody Sunshine1992
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David1991
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For You1991
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Looking For Freedom1991
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Crazy for You1990
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Knight Lover1990
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Lonely Is the Night1989
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Looking for Freedom1989
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Lovin’ Feelings1987
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Night Rocker1985
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Achievements
- Award
- Bollywood Awards
- Award
- TV Land Award
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Bambi Award
- Award
- VH1 Big in '06 Awards
- Award
- People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Star
Groups
- David Hasselhoff Big Bandcurrent
- R.A.D.D. (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving)current
- We Are Family Collectivecurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: David Haselhoff, David Hasselhof, David Hasselhoff und Gwen, David Michael Hasselhoff, The Hoff
American actor, singer, producer, and businessman (born 1952)
David Michael Hasselhoff, 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.
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