
Hasselhoff in costume as Michael Knight in 1986 He studied at Oakland University before graduating with a degree in theater at the California Institute of the Arts. He was a member of the speech team, senior discussion leaders, president of the choir, captain of the volleyball team and held roles in several plays (including one lead role as Matt in The Fantasticks). He graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois, in 1970. Hasselhoff made his theatrical debut at the age of seven in Peter Pan, and ever since his childhood dream was to have a career on Broadway.

He spent his childhood in Jacksonville, Florida, and later lived in Atlanta, Georgia, where he attended Marist School. His great-great-grandmother, Meta, emigrated with her family to Baltimore from Völkersen, Germany in 1865. His family is Roman Catholic with German, English, and Irish descent. Hasselhoff was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Dolores Theresa (née Mullinex Ap– February 11, 2009), a homemaker, and Joseph Vincent Hasselhoff (– November 16, 2014), a business executive.

He also produced Baywatch from the 1990s until 2001 when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch (1989–2000). His career continued with his leading role as Michael Knight on Knight Rider (1982–1986) and as L.A.

Hasselhoff first gained recognition on The Young and The Restless (1975–1982), playing the role of Dr.

He has set a Guinness World Record as the most watched man on TV. David Michael Hasselhoff (born July 17, 1952), nicknamed " The Hoff", is an American actor, singer, producer, television personality, and businessman.
