American-British actor and singer
Born: August 28, 1943
Died: January 4, 2024
David Soul is an American-British actor and singer, best known for his role as Detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson in the popular television series Starsky & Hutch (1975-1979). Born on August 28, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Soul grew up in a musical family, with his father being a Lutheran minister and his mother a teacher. He began his career as a folk singer, performing in coffeehouses and eventually landing a recording contract.
In the late 1960s, Soul transitioned into acting, initially appearing in television shows like Flipper and Here Come the Brides. His breakout role came with Starsky & Hutch, which made him a household name. The show’s success also boosted his singing career, leading to several hit singles, including “Don’t Give Up on Us” and “Silver Lady,” both of which topped the UK charts.
After Starsky & Hutch, Soul continued acting in various TV movies and series, as well as on stage. He eventually moved to London, where he became a British citizen in 2004. In addition to his entertainment career, Soul has been involved in social and political activism, particularly in support of labor rights and environmental causes.
David Soul’s 5 most popular quotes
- Yes, your home is your castle, but it is also your identity and your possibility to be open to others.
- It’s only when gravity starts to take over you begin to think about your body.
- Once in a while I’ll get moved to do some exercise. It’s something I long for but the biggest problem is bending down and putting my tennis shoes on. Once I go out I’m OK.
- At only 20 years old I got married. I was still a kid myself, but in those times, if you got someone pregnant, you had no choice but to get married. So I left school and the only thing I could do was sing.
- I went into acting because I had to make a good living. I had a child now and I had to support him any way I could… I wasn’t happy, but I wasn’t unhappy. I was just doing what I had to do to survive.
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