Childhood and Education Journey of David Hasselhoff in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 7, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of David Hasselhoff. A timeline of key moments.

David Hasselhoff, known as "The Hoff," is an American actor, singer, and television personality holding a Guinness World Record for being the most watched man on TV. He rose to prominence as Dr. Snapper Foster on The Young and the Restless (1975-1982). His fame solidified with leading roles as Michael Knight in Knight Rider (1982-1986) and Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch (1989-2000). Hasselhoff also produced Baywatch in the 1990s until its conclusion in 2001 with Baywatch Hawaii.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 24, 1984: Marriage to Catherine Hickland

On March 24, 1984, David Hasselhoff married actress Catherine Hickland.

January 3, 1986: Wedding Recreated on Knight Rider

On January 3, 1986, David Hasselhoff's wedding to Catherine Hickland was recreated in the Knight Rider episode "The Scent of Roses."

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March 1, 1989: Divorce from Catherine Hickland

On March 1, 1989, David Hasselhoff and Catherine Hickland divorced.

December 1989: Marriage to Pamela Bach

In December 1989, David Hasselhoff married actress Pamela Bach.

May 5, 1990: Birth of Daughter Taylor Ann Hasselhoff

On May 5, 1990, David Hasselhoff's daughter, Taylor Ann Hasselhoff, was born.

August 26, 1992: Birth of Daughter Hayley Hasselhoff

On August 26, 1992, David Hasselhoff's daughter, Hayley Hasselhoff, was born.

January 2006: Filing for Divorce

In January 2006, David Hasselhoff announced he was filing for divorce from Pamela Bach, citing irreconcilable differences.

August 2006: Finalization of Divorce

In August 2006, David Hasselhoff's divorce from Pamela Bach was finalized.

May 3, 2007: Viral Video Incident

On May 3, 2007, a viral video surfaced online showing David Hasselhoff appearing severely drunk inside his home, filmed by his daughter Taylor Ann.

May 7, 2007: Visitation Rights Suspended

On May 7, 2007, David Hasselhoff's visitation rights with his daughters were suspended for two weeks following the leaked video.

May 2009: Described as Recovering Alcoholic

In May 2009, David Hasselhoff's attorney described him as "a recovering alcoholic".

December 2010: Residency in Southern California with Daughters

As of December 2010, David Hasselhoff resided in Southern California with his daughters.

2011: Began Dating Hayley Roberts

In late 2011, David Hasselhoff began dating Hayley Roberts from Wales.

2012: Engagement Discussions

In 2012, David Hasselhoff and Hayley Roberts discussed their engagement on Gordon Ramsay's Christmas special.

November 2015: Name Change Announcement

In November 2015, David Hasselhoff posted a YouTube video announcing he had changed his name to "David Hoff," but it was later revealed to be part of an advertising campaign.