David Michael Hasselhoff (born July 17, 1952), nicknamed "The Hoff," is an American actor, singer, producer and businessman. He is best-known for his lead roles as Michael Knight in the popular 1980s US series Knight Rider and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the series Baywatch. Hasselhoff also produced Baywatch for a number of seasons in the 1990s up until 2001, when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii. Hasselhoff also crossed over to a music career during the end of the 1980s and the early 1990s. He was noted for his performance at the Berlin Wall at New Year's Eve 1989; he enjoyed a short lived success as a singer primarily in German-speaking Europe. More recently, Hasselhoff has been involved with talent shows such as NBC's America's Got Talent from 2006–2009. Hasselhoff was the first celebrity eliminated from the eleventh season of Dancing with the Stars, on September 21, 2010. Hasselhoff left the America's Got Talent judging panel after the 2009 season, but later joined the Britain's Got Talent judging panel, alongside Amanda Holden and Michael McIntyre in 2011. He appeared as himself in the live action/CGI-animated film "Hop" in 2011.
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Known For
Pamela, A Love Story
Self (archive footage)
2023
Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo
Self
2017
The Last Laugh
Self
2016
The Christmas Consultant
Owen
2013
Piranha 3DD
David Hasselhoff
2012
Brain Drain 2
Padre Quarterback
2011
Hop
David Hasselhoff
2011
Dancing Ninja
Ansel LaDouche / Ansel's Mother
2010
Disco and Atomic War
Self (archive footage)
2009
Anaconda 3: Offspring
Hammet
2008
Click
Ammer
2006
Fugitives Run
Clint
2005
Shaka Zulu: The Citadel
Mungo Prentice
2005
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
David Hasselhoff
2004
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding
Mitch Buchannon
2003
The New Guy
David Hasselhoff
2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self
2002
Layover
Dan Morrison
2001
The Big Tease
David Hasselhoff
1999
The Target Shoots First
Self
1999
Visit Fabulous Las Vegas
Self
1999
Legacy
Jack Scott
1998
Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Colonel Nick Fury
1998
Dear God
David Hasselhoff (uncredited)
1996
Gridlock
Jake Gorsky
1996
Baywatch: Forbidden Paradise
Mitch Buchanan
1995
Avalanche
Duncan Snyder
1994
The Bulkin Trail
Michael Bulkin
1992
Knight Rider 2000
Michael Knight
1991
Fire and Rain
Dr. Dan Meyer
1990
The Final Alliance
Will Colton
1990
Bail Out
Roger 'White Bread' Donaldson
1989
Witchery
Gary
1988
Three Crazy Jerks II
Michael Trutz vom Rhein
1988
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
Billy Travis
1988
Starke Zeiten
David
1988
Terror at London Bridge
Don Gregory
1985
The Cartier Affair
Curt Taylor
1984
Starcrash
Simon
1978
C'est Magique !
Merci Dorothée !
Self (archive footage)
2025
Our Ladies
Self
2019
Being David Hasselhoff
Self
2019
Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff
Self - Host
2019
To Live and Dine in L.A
Self
2019
Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
2018
Killing Hasselhoff
Self
2017
Guardians Inferno
Zardu Hasselfrau
2017
Baywatch
The Mentor
2017
It's No Game
Hoffbot
2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
The Form of David Hasselhoff
2017
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Colonel Gilbert Shepard
2016
FantastiCozzi
Prince Simon (archive footage)
2016
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
The Designer
2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Gilbert Grayson Sheperd
2015
Kung Fury
Hoff 9000 (voice)
2015
Stretch
Self
2014
Hasselhoff vs. The Berlin Wall
Self - Presenter
2014
Keith Lemon: The Film
The Hoff
2012
Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff
Self - Roastee
2010
Scott Mills The Musical
Narrator
2010
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Self
2009
Kickin' It Old Skool
David Hasselhoff
2007
A Dirty Shame
Self
2004
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
German Coach
2004
Christmas in Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
2003
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Self
2002
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical
Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde
2001
One True Love
Mike Grant
2000
Television: The First Fifty Years
Self / Mitch Buchanon (archive footage)
1999
Welcome to Hollywood
David Hasselhoff
1998
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Mitch
1989
David Hasselhoff and the Knight Rockers
Self
1988
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1985
Pleasure Cove
Scott
1979
Revenge of the Cheerleaders
Boner
1976
Kung Fury 2
Hoff 9000 (voice)
Mind. Body. Money.
Self · (6 episodes)
2025
Ze Network
Self · (8 episodes)
2022
Wer ist das Phantom?
Self · (1 episode)
2021
The Savoy
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Close Enough
Self (voice) · (1 episode)
2020
Cup of Joe
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Mask Singer
Cobra · (1 episode)
2019
LUKE! Die Greatnightshow
Self · (1 episode)
2019
Neuland
David Hasselhoff · (3 episodes)
2018
Young Sheldon
David Hasselhoff · (1 episode)
2017
The Grand Tour
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Hoff the Record
Self · (12 episodes)
2015
Cachitos de hierro y cromo
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2013
The Goldbergs
David Hasselhoff · (2 episodes)
2013
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
2012
The Hasselhoffs
Self · (1 episode)
2010
Zulu Gumball
Self · (16 episodes)
2010
Ask Rhod Gilbert
Self · (1 episode)
2010
Celebrity Juice
Self · (2 episodes)
2008
Sons of Anarchy
Dondo · (1 episode)
2008
Markus Lanz
Self · (2 episodes)
2008
Britain's Got More Talent
Self · (1 episode)
2007
Britain's Got Talent
Self - Judge · (19 episodes)
2007
America's Got Talent
Self - Judge · (74 episodes)
2006
The Princes of Malibu
Self · (1 episode)
2005
8 Out of 10 Cats
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant · (2 episodes)
2005
Hape trifft!
Self · (1 episode)
2005
The Friday Night Project
Self - Host · (1 episode)
2005
Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel
Self · (1 episode)
2004
Weihnachten auf Gut Aiderbichl
Self · (1 episode)
2003
100 Greatest Sexy Moments
Self
2003
Wildboyz
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Bikini Destinations
(62 episodes)
2003
Idool
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2003
Die 100 nervigsten...
Self · (1 episode)
2002
Still Standing
Gary Maddox · (1 episode)
2002
Fear Factor
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
2001
Starnacht am Wörthersee
Self · (1 episode)
2000
The West Wing
David Hasselhoff · (1 episode)
1999
Action
David Hasselhoff · (1 episode)
1999
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Self · (1 episode)
1998
The View
Self · (1 episode)
1997
Leute heute
Self · (2 episodes)
1997
Just Shoot Me!
David Hasselhoff · (1 episode)
1997
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self · (1 episode)
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
Doctor Lasker · (1 episode)
1996
Baywatch Nights
Mitch Buchannon · (44 episodes)
1995
MTV Europe Music Awards
Self - Presenter · (2 episodes)
1994
Die Feste mit Florian Silbereisen
Self · (2 episodes)
1994
Raw
Self · (1 episode)
1993
Ring of the Musketeers
John Smith D'Artagnan · (4 episodes)
1992
Musik liegt in der Luft
Self · (1 episode)
1991
Musik liegt in der Luft
Self - Singer · (2 episodes)
1991
DAS!
Self · (2 episodes)
1991
Baywatch
Mitch Buchannon · (220 episodes)
1989
Flitterabend
Self - Singer · (2 episodes)
1988
Collaricocoshow
Self · (1 episode)
1987
Le monde est à vous
Self · (1 episode)
1987
Sacrée soirée
Self · (1 episode)
1987
ZDF-Fernsehgarten
Self · (3 episodes)
1986
Melodien für Millionen
Self · (1 episode)
1985
Goldener Löwe
Self · (2 episodes)
1984
Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix
Michael Knight
1982
Knight Rider
Michael Knight · (84 episodes)
1982
Entertainment Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
1981
Wetten, dass..?
Self · (2 episodes)
1981
Semi-Tough
Marvin 'Shake' Tiller · (4 episodes)
1980
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
Self · (1 episode)
1980
Diff'rent Strokes
David Hasselhoff · (2 episodes)
1978
The Love Boat
Tom Bell · (1 episode)
1977
The Love Boat
Brian Kiley · (1 episode)
1977
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975
The Lion Roars Again
Self (uncredited)
1975
Ein Kessel Buntes
Self - Musician · (1 episode)
1972
Die ZDF-Hitparade
Self · (1 episode)
1969
Tony Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1956
Bambi-Verleihung
Self · (1 episode)
1948
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Audience Member · (2 episodes)
1944