David Hasselhoff Net Worth

What is David Hasselhoff's net worth and Salary?

David Hasselhoff is an American actor, singer, director, and producer who has a net worth of $10 million. David Hasselhoff built an extraordinary entertainment career spanning over four decades, becoming a global pop culture icon. Rising to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s as Michael Knight in the hit series "Knight Rider," Hasselhoff captivated audiences with his charismatic performance alongside the intelligent talking car K.I.T.T. This role established him as a household name in American television.

His career reached new heights when he starred as lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in "Baywatch" (1989-2000), which became one of the most-watched television shows worldwide. Baywatch was actually canceled during its first season network run, but Mr. Hasselhoff believed in it, and in 1991, it began airing in syndication, primarily due to his personal financial backing.  It proved to be a savvy move, and the success of both of his television shows ultimately made him very wealthy.

While conquering television, Hasselhoff simultaneously pursued a surprisingly successful music career, particularly in Germany and other European countries. His 1989 performance of "Looking for Freedom" at the Berlin Wall as it fell became an iconic cultural moment, cementing his status as a musical hero in Germany.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Hasselhoff embraced his larger-than-life persona, appearing in films like "Dodgeball" and "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie," often playing himself with a self-aware humor. He served as a judge on talent shows including "America's Got Talent" and "Britain's Got Talent," expanding his reach to new generations.

Financial Problems

 On May 20, 2016, David claimed to be broke in a divorce court petition. In his filing, he claimed to have less than $4,000 in his bank account. The filing was part of an ongoing spousal support case with his ex-wife, Pamela Bach. In the same court filings, David admitted that his average monthly income is $112,000 and that he owns millions of dollars worth of real estate, cars, jewelry, and more. Furthermore, Pamela Bach filed a counterclaim, which reportedly showed that David's net worth was worth significantly higher and that he owned valuable real estate all over the world. The filing further revealed that Pamela was getting $21,000 per month in spousal support at that time and had received more than $2.5 million from David since 2006. David was able to get the support cut in half to $10,000. In late 2017, he was able to get the support cut in half again to $5,000.

Neil P. Mockford/Getty Images

Early Life

David Michael Hasselhoff was born on July 17, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the son of Dolores and Joseph Hasselhoff. Growing up, he lived in Jacksonville, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; and suburban Chicago, Illinois. During high school, Hasselfoff was on the speech team, president of the choir, captain of the volleyball team, and had a number of roles in plays. In 1970, he graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois. He studied at Oakland University in Michigan before relocating to California and graduating from the California Institute of the Arts with a degree in theater in 1974.

Early Career

Hasselhoff made his feature film debut in 1974's  "Revenge of the Cheerleaders." Not long after graduating from college, Hasselhoff was cast on "The Young and the Restless" as Dr. Snapper Foster. He played this role from 1975 to 1982.

Knight Rider and Baywatch

He was cast in the role of Michael Knight in Knight Rider in 1982. The popular show was on the air from 1982 to 1986. Three years later, Hasselhoff returned to television on "Baywatch." The show was originally canceled after one season, but Hasselhoff believed the show could be successful, so he invested his own money, became the show's executive producer, and launched "Baywatch" for the first-run syndication market in 1991. "Baywatch" was incredibly successful the second time around. It ran for 11 years, and between 1991 and 2001, it was watched by nearly one billion people in 140 countries. In 1991, Hasselhoff also played Michael Knight again in the television movie "Knight Rider 2000." In 2008, he again played Michael Knight in "Knight Rider 2008."

Music Career

Hasselhoff also had a successful music career in Europe. He was a guest judge on the first four seasons of "America's Got Talent." In 2010, he returned to "The Young and the Restless," to play Dr. Snapper Foster again in a short story arc in June. He was on the 11th season of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2010. He was paired with professional dancer Kym Johnson. They were the first couple eliminated from the competition.

Other Appearances

A&E aired the reality television series "The Hasselhoffs" in late 2010. It featured Hasselhoff as well as his daughters Taylor-Ann and Hayley. The show focused on Hasselfoff's efforts to re-launch his career as well as his daughters' quests for Hollywood fame. A&E canceled the series after airing two episodes. The Biography Channel picked the show up and aired it in the U.K. in 2011.

Hasselhoff also starred in a cameo role in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" as himself. He additionally performed the song "Guardians Inferno," heard over the closing credits of the film, and lent his appearance to a retro-styled music video for the track.

Mohssen Assanimoghaddam/Getty

Personal Life

David Hasselhoff married actress Catherine Hickland on March 24, 1984. They divorced in March 1989.

In December 1989, Hasselhoff married actress Pamela Bach. They have two daughters, Taylor (1990) and Hayley (1992).  Hasselhoff and Bach divorced in August 2006. Bach was given custody of one daughter and Hasselhoff custody of the other. Later, Hasselhoff was given custody of both. Tragically, in March 2025 Pamela died by suicide.

In 2011, Hasselhoff met Hayley Roberts. At the time, he was a judge on "Britain's Got Talent." Hasselhoff was in Cardiff, Wales, for auditions when he wandered into a shop. She worked at the makeup counter at that shop and approached David for a photo. He was smitten and whisked her off on a long weekend in the Swiss Alps. They married in July 2018 in Puglia, Italy.

A video surfaced online on May 3, 2007, that quickly went viral. In the video, Hasselhoff appeared to be very drunk. His daughter Taylor-Ann filmed the video. In it, she pleads with him to stop drinking. After the clip surfaced, Hasselhoff released a statement revealing that his daughter recorded the video to show him how he behaved when he was drunk.

In May 2017, David Hasselhoff was named the first official mayor of the city of Funner, California.

Real Estate

In 1996, David paid $1.98 million for a 1.5-acre estate in Encino, California. The property features a 9,000-square-foot mansion. David sold his home in August 2013 for $3.549 million.

In May 2013, David paid $1.9 million for a home in Calabasas, California. Once again, the property spans roughly 1.5 acres. This home is around 6,000 square feet. David listed the property for sale in May 2015 for $2.3 million but ultimately removed the listing. In January 2020, it was announced that Hasselhoff was teaming up with his daughter Taylor to try to sell this home for $3.6 million. The transaction was part of a CNBC show called "Listing Impossible." The eight-episode series follows a team of realtors as they try to fix up and sell multi-million-dollar properties that have sat on the market for years because they're so highly customized to the current owners that they can't readily find a new one. They were ultimately not successful in selling the property and this remains David's primary home.

Who's Richer?

David
Hasselhoff

Compare!

Pamela
Bach