David Soul - Actor Profile

David Soul

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
44Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 28, 1943
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About David Soul

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Soul (August 28, 1943 - January 4, 2024) was an American-British actor and singer. He is known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the ABC television series Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979. In 2004, Soul became a British citizen, while retaining his U.S. citizenship.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

David Soul Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Soul reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of David Soul'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 Harry's Hong Kong, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Soul Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Harry's Hong Kong (1987) movie poster
★10.0

Harry's Hong Kong: A private eye becomes the target of both a Chinese syndicate and the police during an investigation into the mysterious

Harry's Hong Kong

1987•Drama
★10.0
So Proudly We Hail (1990) movie poster
★10.0

So Proudly We Hail: A white supremacist exploits the works of a college anthropologist and a teen who joins his group.

So Proudly We Hail

1990•Drama
★10.0
Intertect (1973) movie poster
★10.0

Intertect: John McKennon, a former FBI agent who runs Intertect, an international investigative agency, is followed as he tackles v

Intertect

1973•Drama
★9.0
Dogpound Shuffle (1975) movie poster
★9.0

Dogpound Shuffle: A man who has lost his beloved pet dog enlists the help of a young drifter in finding the animal. This leads to a series

Dogpound Shuffle

1975•Drama
★9.0
Swan Song (1980) movie poster
★9.0

Swan Song: Sun Valley provides the backdrop to this story of a downhill ski racer who seeks to make a comeback after being branded

Swan Song

1980•Action

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Filth Punter Hit Similar →
2013 Nos plus belles années 80 : La Compil ! Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Mermaids: The Body Found Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2009 Farewell Hutton Hit Similar →
2006 Puritan Eric Bridges Average Similar →
2005 Jerry Springer: The Opera Jerry Springer Hit Similar →
2004 He's Starsky, I'm Hutch Self Flop Similar →
2004 Starsky & Hutch Original Hutch Average Similar →
2003 Top Gear: Back in the Fast Lane Self Hit Similar →
2002 Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time Mission Control Super Hit Similar →
2001 Tabloid Harvey Flop Similar →
1998 Terror in the Mall Roger Karey Flop Similar →
1994 Pentathlon Heinrich Müller Flop Similar →
1992 Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive Sam Haney Flop Similar →
1992 Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing Truman York Hit Similar →
1991 Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann Terry Anderson Average Similar →
1990 The Bride in Black Owen Malloy / John McGuire Super Hit Similar →
1990 In the Cold of the Night Dr. Frieberg Flop Similar →
1990 So Proudly We Hail Alden Ernst Super Hit Similar →
1990 Tides of War Martin Henkle Super Hit Similar →
1989 Prime Target Peter Armetage Flop Similar →
1988 In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders Michael Lee Platt Average Similar →
1988 Appointment with Death Jefferson Cope Average Similar →
1987 Harry's Hong Kong Harry Petros Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Hanoi Hilton Oldham Flop Similar →
1986 The Fifth Missile Capt. Kevin Harris Average Similar →
1985 The Key to Rebecca Alex Wolff Average Similar →
1983 Through Naked Eyes William Parrish Flop Similar →
1980 Homeward Bound Jake Seaton Flop Similar →
1980 Rage! Cal Morrisey Super Hit Similar →
1980 Swan Song Jesse Swan Super Hit Similar →
1977 US Against the World Self Flop Similar →
1977 The Stick Up Duke Turnbeau Average Similar →
1977 Little Ladies of the Night Lyle York Flop Similar →
1975 Starsky & Hutch Det. Ken 'Hutch' Hutchinson Hit Similar →
1975 Dogpound Shuffle Pritt Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Disappearance of Flight 412 Capt. Roy Bishop Flop Similar →
1973 Magnum Force Officer John Davis Hit Similar →
1973 Intertect Curt Lowens Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Secret Sharer The Captain Super Hit Similar →
1972 Movin' On Jeff Hit Similar →
1971 Johnny Got His Gun Swede, World War I Soldier Super Hit Similar →
1971 Johnny Got His Gun Swede Super Hit Similar →
N/A Cuban Soul - Flop Similar →

David Soul - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Soul?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Soul is "Harry's Hong Kong" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Soul acted in?

David Soul has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Soul?

Other notable films include "So Proudly We Hail", "Intertect", and "Dogpound Shuffle".

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