Thought this was a good article on him for today: (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... 11OTKO.DTL)
11 Things: Happy Birthday David Hasselhoff
1. Hasselhoff to an epic start: David Michael Hasselhoff's first major role was Dr. William "Snapper" Foster Jr. on "The Young and the Restless" (1975-82).
Hasselhoffhand remark: The exact same TV show Travis Bickle was watching when he kicked his TV over in "Taxi Driver" (1976).
2. On again, Hasselhoff again: Hasselhoff played Michael Knight in "Knight Rider," "a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law."
Hasselhoffhand remark: KITT called to wish him a happy birthday earlier this morning.
3. Not easily Hasselhoffended: In 2004, Hasselhoff landed the complex role of David Michael Hasselhoff in John Waters' "A Dirty Shame."
Hasselhoffhand remark: He nailed it.
4. On the Hasselhoffensive: In 2006, Hasselhoff fans started www.gethasselhofftonumber1.com in an attempt to send his 1989 hit "Looking for Freedom" to the top of the British music charts.
Hasselhoffhand remark: He made it to No. 3.
5. Hasselhoffbrau: When Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki was asked what he does to concentrate when shooting foul shots, he replied that he sings "Looking for Freedom" to himself.
Hasselhoffhand remark: Hasselhoff is "as much a fan of Nowitzki as Nowitzki is of him."
6. Hasselhoff Broadway: Hasselhoff portrayed Roger DeBris in the Las Vegas production of "The Producers."
Hasselhoffhand remark: Roger DeBris directed "Springtime for Hitler."
7. Hasselhoffspring: In 2007, a video surfaced of Hasselhoff in a drunken stupor, lying on the floor and eating a Wendy's hamburger in a Vegas hotel room. His daughter shot the video.
Hasselhoffhand remark: Her narration went something like this: "Tell me you are going to stop, tell me you are going to stop."
8. Hasselhoffkey: In November, Hasselhoff was reportedly working on an Oasis covers album to be released in Germany.
Hasselhoffhand remark: "Tell me you are going to stop, tell me you are going to stop."
9. Hasselhofficially: At 6 feet 4 inches, Hasselhoff is one of the best known tall actors.
Hasselhoffhand remark: On good hair days, he approaches 6 feet 9 inches.
10. Hasselhoff the charts: Hasselhoff's cover of "Hooked on a Feeling" reached No. 41 on the Swiss charts.
Hasselhoffhand remark: I've been hooked on a remarkably similar feeling since my vacation ended.
11. Hasselhoffering birthday wishes: Don't forget to drop Hoff a birthday note today at: www.hasselhoff.com, www.davidhasselhoff.com or www.myspace.com/davidhasselhoff.
Hasselhoffhand remark: Avoid www.esquilax.com/baywatch and YouTube.
