History of David Hasselhoff in Timeline

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.

1997: Hooked on a Feeling charted

In 1997, The Album "Hooked on a Feeling" charted in Switzerland.

January 2006: Filing for Divorce

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

April 2006: Interview about Autobiography

In April 2006, David Hasselhoff mentioned his upcoming book "Making Waves" during an interview.

Making Waves: The Autobiography

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August 2006: Finalization of Divorce

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

September 2006: Release of "Making Waves"

In September 2006, David Hasselhoff's autobiography Making Waves was released in the UK.

Making Waves: The Autobiography

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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: Release of "A Real Good Feeling"

In 2011, David Hasselhoff released his twelfth studio album, A Real Good Feeling, which achieved success in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. He subsequently toured these countries to promote the album.

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.

2012: Release of "This Time Around"

In 2012, David Hasselhoff released his thirteenth studio album, This Time Around, but it did not chart.

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.

2015: Support for Partick Thistle F.C.

After touring Glasgow in 2015, David Hasselhoff announced his support for the Scottish football team Partick Thistle F.C.

2015: Recorded "True Survivor" for Kung Fury

In 2015, David Hasselhoff recorded the single "True Survivor", accompanied by a music video, as the lead track for the Swedish short film Kung Fury. The song was designed as an over-the-top homage/parody of the 1980s.

2015: Taylor Ann Hasselhoff on Rich Kids of Beverly Hills

In 2015, David Hasselhoff's daughter, Taylor Ann Hasselhoff, was cast for the 2015 season of Rich Kids of Beverly Hills.

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May 2016: Alimony Affordability Concerns

In May 2016, David Hasselhoff expressed concerns about affording his alimony payments to Pamela Bach.

2016: Performed "True Survivor" at Guldbagge Awards

In 2016, David Hasselhoff performed a live version of his song "True Survivor" during the Guldbagge Awards. The song debuted and peaked at number 94 on the Canadian Hot 100, marking his first chart entry in Canada.

September 2017: Request to End Alimony Payments

In September 2017, David Hasselhoff filed formal requests to end alimony payments to Pamela Bach.

December 1, 2017: Alimony Payments Reduced

Since December 1, 2017, David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach reached an agreement to reduce alimony payments.

2017: Release of "Guardians' Inferno" Music Video

In 2017, a retro music video called "Guardians' Inferno" was released as a bonus on the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 home release, where Hasselhoff does the singing.

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July 31, 2018: Marriage to Hayley Roberts

On July 31, 2018, David Hasselhoff married Hayley Roberts in Apulia.

September 2019: Release of "Open Your Eyes" album

In September 2019, David Hasselhoff released his fourteenth studio album, Open Your Eyes, which consists of covers of popular songs featuring collaborations with other artists.

September 27, 2019: Release of promotional music video and album

On September 27, 2019, a promotional music video for the title track of David Hasselhoff's album "Open Your Eyes" was released on YouTube, coinciding with the album's release on CD, vinyl, digital download, and streaming services.

October 2019: Freedom! The Journey Continues Tour

In October 2019, David Hasselhoff toured across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on the Freedom! The Journey Continues Tour to promote the album "Open Your Eyes", as well as celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album Looking for Freedom and the song of the same name.

December 10, 2020: Release of "Through The Night"

On December 10, 2020, David Hasselhoff released his first heavy metal song titled "Through The Night", recorded with CueStack and featuring a remix produced by Caleb Shomo.