DAVID HASSELHOFF David Hasselhoff (Lt. Mitch Buchannon) is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and one of the most recognized faces on television throughout the world. He starred as Snapper Foster on CBS's The Young and the Restless for six years, where he became the most-watched TV doctor on all three networks combined. He also starred for four years as Michael Knight in NBC's hit series Knight Rider, winning a "People's Choice Award" for Most Popular Actor. David was a musical comedy performer as a child with a dream to be a pop singing star. His dream came true in 1988 when he crossed paths with Jack White, the noted German composer and record producer. Their collaboration produced the album Looking For Freedom, which hit the top of the German charts and went gold and triple platinum in the international marketplace. Looking For Freedom eventually became Germany's No. 1 selling album of the year, and David was awarded "Most Popular and Best Selling Artist of the Year" in Germany. David continues to star as chief lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the hit TV series Baywatch. He is also one of the show's executive producers. Baywatch is the No. 1 American TV import overseas and continues to have impressive ratings at home, too. David also spends many hours visiting children's hospitals throughout the world. His charity, "Race For Life," works with terminally ill and handicapped children in America. He also grants wishes to terminally ill children via the Make-A-Wish and Starlight Foundations. David is married and has two little girls.