Anecdotes

Saved a drowning child. (août 1995)

Helped to rescue a car crash victim. (mars 1995)

In Germany, he shares his dubbing voice with Kermit the Frog.

Is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "The Most Watched TV Star in the World", thanks to starring roles in both K 2000 (1982) and Alerte à Malibu (1989).

Sold millions of records in Germany.

Has played Michael Knight on K 2000 (1982). His ex-wife, Catherine Hickland, is currently married to Michael E. Knight.

Has had a passion for singing and is a major recording artist in Europe. He tried to break into the American music scene in 1984 with a remake of "Do You Love Me?", but bombed. His next attempt was in 1994 when he scheduled a live pay per view from Atlantic City. This time, it was O.J. Simpson that ruined his "comeback". As David was performing his concert, O.J. was traveling along the Los Angeles freeway in a white Bronco. People who were watching the concert had switched over to the news to watch the car chase. Since then, Hasselhoff has not tried to break into the American music scene. He now saves his music for his television shows and the European fans.

Has four sisters: Daine Hasselhoff (born May 19, 1950), Joyce Hasselhoff (born July 1, 1954), Jean Hasselhoff (born March 7, 1956) and Lisa Hasselhoff (born July 5, 1968).

In 1989, he was awarded "Most Popular and Best Selling Artist of the Year" in Germany and was invited to perform "Freedom" on the Berlin Wall on New Year's Eve 1989.

Was considered for the role of Boba Fett in L'Empire contre-attaque (1980), which went to Jeremy Bulloch.

On June 15, 2007, after a court battle against his ex-wife Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, he was awarded primary physical and full legal custody of his daughters, Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on January 12, 1996.

On June 26, 2002, he checked into the Betty Ford Clinic for alcohol-related problems.

Is one of the very few actors to play the same regular character on two different series simultaneously. From 1995 and 1997, he played Mitch Buchannon on both Alerte à Malibu (1989) and Mitch Buchannon (1995). Richard Anderson and Fred Thompson are among the other actors to have done this.

His lead role in "Baywatch Hawaii" was scheduled to be killed off in explosion that ends final episode of 1999-2000 season due to his commitments to the current series "Double Cross". (mai 2000)

Once explained on a talk show about being attacked by a male kangaroo at a wildlife preserve.

His mother, Dolores Hasselhoff, died from a stroke. (février 2009)

In 1990, Cosmopolitan's editor Helen Gurley Brown chose him for her magazine's 25th anniversary issue.

Has English, German and Irish ancestry.

His stage credits -- both on and off Broadway -- include "Grease" and "The Rocky Horror Show" (he was Dr. Frank N. Furter). Despite a popular misconception, he never played Judas Iscariot (or any other character) in "Jesus Christ Superstar".

Failed out of Marist High School in Atlanta, but transferred to Lyons Township High School in the Chicago suburbs where he successfully graduated. A plaque with his image is on display on the Wall of Fame in the main corridor of the high school.

His sister, Jean Hasselhoff, appeared in the K 2000 (1982) episode, Dead of Knight (1984), as Stanley Kamel's secretary, "Rosemary".

Has season tickets to the University of Arizona football games in Tucson. His daughter, Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff, became a student there in fall 2008.

His single "Jump In My Car" reached #3 on the UK Music Charts. (octobre 2006)

He and his then wife, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, were injured when the motorcycle they were riding on crashed into a light pole. Both suffered just minor injuries. (février 2003)

Attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts (Chicago) and the California Institute of Arts (Los Angeles).

Has two daughters: Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff and Hayley Hasselhoff.

He was a guest at Simon Cowell's 50th birthday party.

Attended and graduated from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Illinois (1970). Is also listed in the Alumni Hall of Fame.

Is second cousins with famous Australian television host Rove McManus.

Attended Marist High School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Chose singer Corina Brouder to be a "wild card" on America's Got Talent (2006) because "she has such an aura".

Son of Joe Hasselhoff and Dolores Hasselhoff.

Was engaged to Roberta Leighton.

Born on the same date as Paul Pape.