David Soul (born David Richard Solberg, August 28, 1943) is an
American-British actor and singer. He is known for his role as
Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the television series Starsky
& Hutch from 1975 to 1979. He became a British citizen in 2004.Soul
was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 28, 1943, and is of Norwegian
extraction. His mother, June Johnanne (Nelson), was a teacher, and his
father, Dr. Richard W. Solberg, was a Lutheran minister, Professor of
History and Political Science, and Director of Higher Education for
the Lutheran Church in America (now part of the ELCA). Both of Soul's
grandfathers were evangelists. Dr. Solberg was also Senior
Representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of
Germany after World War II from 1949 until 1956. Because of this, the
family moved frequently during Soul's youth.After graduation from
Washington High School (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), Soul attended
Augustana College (where his father taught political science and
history) but after two years, withdrew to move to Mexico with his
family where he studied for one year at the University of the Americas
in Mexico City. While in Mexico, inspired by students who taught him
to play the guitar, Soul changed his direction and decided to follow
his passion for music. His first appearance upon returning from Mexico
was in a club in Minneapolis, The 10 O'Clock Scholar.Soul first gained
attention as the "Covered Man" appearing on The Merv Griffin Show in
1966 and 1967, on which he sang while wearing a mask. He explained:
"My name is David Soul, and I want to be known for my music." The same
year, he made his television debut in Flipper. In 1967, he signed a
contract with Columbia Pictures and following a number of guest
appearances, including the episode "The Apple" from the second season
of Star Trek, he landed the role of Joshua Bolt on the television
program Here Come the Brides with co-stars Robert Brown, Bobby Sherman
and Bridget Hanley. The series was telecast on the ABC network from
September 25, 1968, to September 18, 1970. In 1972 he co-starred as
Arthur Hill's law partner on Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law.
Following numerous guest-starring roles on TV, including Streets of
San Francisco, he was cast by Clint Eastwood in the film Magnum Force.
American-British actor and singer. He is known for his role as
Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the television series Starsky
& Hutch from 1975 to 1979. He became a British citizen in 2004.Soul
was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 28, 1943, and is of Norwegian
extraction. His mother, June Johnanne (Nelson), was a teacher, and his
father, Dr. Richard W. Solberg, was a Lutheran minister, Professor of
History and Political Science, and Director of Higher Education for
the Lutheran Church in America (now part of the ELCA). Both of Soul's
grandfathers were evangelists. Dr. Solberg was also Senior
Representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of
Germany after World War II from 1949 until 1956. Because of this, the
family moved frequently during Soul's youth.After graduation from
Washington High School (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), Soul attended
Augustana College (where his father taught political science and
history) but after two years, withdrew to move to Mexico with his
family where he studied for one year at the University of the Americas
in Mexico City. While in Mexico, inspired by students who taught him
to play the guitar, Soul changed his direction and decided to follow
his passion for music. His first appearance upon returning from Mexico
was in a club in Minneapolis, The 10 O'Clock Scholar.Soul first gained
attention as the "Covered Man" appearing on The Merv Griffin Show in
1966 and 1967, on which he sang while wearing a mask. He explained:
"My name is David Soul, and I want to be known for my music." The same
year, he made his television debut in Flipper. In 1967, he signed a
contract with Columbia Pictures and following a number of guest
appearances, including the episode "The Apple" from the second season
of Star Trek, he landed the role of Joshua Bolt on the television
program Here Come the Brides with co-stars Robert Brown, Bobby Sherman
and Bridget Hanley. The series was telecast on the ABC network from
September 25, 1968, to September 18, 1970. In 1972 he co-starred as
Arthur Hill's law partner on Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law.
Following numerous guest-starring roles on TV, including Streets of
San Francisco, he was cast by Clint Eastwood in the film Magnum Force.
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