David Hasselhoff - Actor Profile

David Hasselhoff

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 17, 1952
Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

About David Hasselhoff

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Hasselhoff, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

David Hasselhoff Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Hasselhoff reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Hasselhoff's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 56% of David Hasselhoff's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains NBC 75th Anniversary Special, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Hasselhoff Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Hasselhoff's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie David Hasselhoff has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Merci Dorothée ! Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Our Ladies Self Hit Similar →
2019 Being David Hasselhoff Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Battle of the 80s Supercars with David Hasselhoff Self - Host Hit Similar →
2018 Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis Self - Audience Member (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2017 Brad Paisley's Comedy Rodeo Self Average Similar →
2017 Baywatch The Mentor Average Similar →
2017 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 The Form of David Hasselhoff Super Hit Similar →
2016 FantastiCozzi Prince Simon (archive footage) Average Similar →
2016 The Last Laugh Self Hit Similar →
2016 Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival The Designer Average Similar →
2015 Kung Fury Hoff 9000 (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Stretch Self Average Similar →
2011 Fröhlicher Frühling Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Hop David Hasselhoff Average Similar →
2010 Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff Self - Roastee Hit Similar →
2010 Dancing Ninja Ansel LaDouche / Ansel's Mother Average Similar →
2009 Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Disco and Atomic War Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2006 Click Ammer Average Similar →
2005 Fugitives Run Clint Hit Similar →
2005 Shaka Zulu: The Citadel Mungo Prentice Average Similar →
2004 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie David Hasselhoff Hit Similar →
2004 DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story German Coach Average Similar →
2003 Christmas in Hollywood Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Celebrity Naked Ambition Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding Mitch Buchannon Average Similar →
2002 The New Guy David Hasselhoff Average Similar →
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde Hit Similar →
2000 One True Love Mike Grant Hit Similar →
1999 The Big Tease David Hasselhoff Average Similar →
1999 The Target Shoots First Self Hit Similar →
1998 Legacy Jack Scott Average Similar →
1996 Dear God David Hasselhoff (uncredited) Average Similar →
1995 Baywatch: Forbidden Paradise Mitch Buchanan Hit Similar →
1992 The Bulkin Trail Michael Bulkin Hit Similar →
1991 Knight Rider 2000 Michael Knight Average Similar →
1990 Fire and Rain Dr. Dan Meyer Average Similar →
1990 The Final Alliance Will Colton Average Similar →
1989 Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier Mitch Super Hit Similar →
1988 Three Crazy Jerks II Michael Trutz vom Rhein Flop Similar →
1988 Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake Billy Travis Hit Similar →
1988 Starke Zeiten David Average Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
1982 Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix Michael Knight Average Similar →
1979 Pleasure Cove Scott Hit Similar →
1975 The Lion Roars Again Self (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

David Hasselhoff - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Hasselhoff?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Hasselhoff is "NBC 75th Anniversary Special" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Hasselhoff acted in?

David Hasselhoff has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Hasselhoff?

Other notable films include "Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants", "Christmas in Hollywood", and "The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'".

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