What is David Hasselhoff’s Net Worth?
Introduction
David Hasselhoff’s net worth is $10 Million as of August 2022.
David Michael Hasselhoff is an American actor and singer, producer, businessman, and entrepreneur from Baltimore. Hasselhoff is the Guinness World Record holder for most-watched man on television.
He is most famous for his roles in ‘Knight Rider” and Baywatch. Baywatch was made by Hasselhoff between the 1990s and 2001 when Baywatch Hawaii was introduced.
Early Life
David Michael Hasselhoff, a Baltimore, Maryland native, was born on 17 July 1952.
Hasselhoff was born to Joseph Vincent Hasselhoff, Dolores Therese, and Hasselhoff. His family is Roman Catholic. He is also of German, Irish, English, and German descent.
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Hasselhoff was seven when he made his stage debut in Peter Pan. Since then, his childhood dream has been to make it on Broadway.
Career
Hasselhoff was first famous for his role in the 1982 film ‘Knight Rider. He played Michael Knight, the main character on the show. With the help of a supercar called KITT, he was able to fight off all sorts of crimes with his character.
The series was quickly successful in the United States as well as overseas and made him one of the most recognizable actors on TV.
Knight Rider ended in 1986. In 1989, he was back on television as a producer and star of the series Baywatch. It had a rough start and was eventually moved from network television into syndicated television. However, it quickly developed a fan base, especially abroad.
In 2000, he made his Broadway debut as the title character in Jekyll and Hyde. Hasselhoff has since appeared in numerous theatrical productions including The Producers in Las Vegas.
Hasselhoff made his return to television as a judge in America’s Got Talent’s summer competition series in 2006. He was there for four seasons with Piers Morgan Sharon Osbourne, before he left in 2010.
Hasselhoff continues his theater and television work, frequently appearing as himself in various productions. He competed in an Australian version of The Celebrity Apprentice and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Highlights
Here are some highlights from David Hasselhoff’s career.
- Baywatch (TV Show, 1989-2001)
- Knight Rider (Series, 1982-1986)
- Click (Movie, 2006)
- Baywatch (Movie, 2017)
Three Motivational Lessons From David Hasselhoff
Let’s take a look what the greatest lessons we can draw from him.
1. Get your toes in the water
You can’t really know until it happens. Never try. You will always wonder “what if.” Do you want to try a new job? Put your toes in the water. You can make it happen.
2. Give credit where credit is due
It is a terrible thing for people to take credit when they don’t do something. Do not be that person. Recognize others who do an outstanding job. It builds trust among colleagues and can help you as a company.
3. Every person you meet can open doors to new opportunities.
Be kind to everyone. You’ll never know who you might help down the road.
Favorite Quotes From David Hasselhoff
Nothing embarrasses or bothers me. Everything I do works in my favor. Even when I make errors and people use them to make fun, it works in my favor. It’s very strange.
Baywatch is more than just a fun entertainment tool. In many cases it has saved and enriched lives. I am excited to be able to continue working with a project of such significance to so many.