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My Take
David Soul embodied the golden age of 1970s television for me. As Hutch in Starsky & Hutch he had an easy, unpretentious charm that anchored the show, and then he doubled as a chart-topping singer with 'Don't Give Up on Us.' A five-decade career across acting, music, stage and directing, capped by taking British citizenship, marks a restless, international spirit. His passing in 2024 closed an era, but the warmth he projected on screen is the kind that ages well. I think of him as a reminder that likability, done sincerely, is its own enduring craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Soul
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴィッド・ソウル
- Reading
- でいゔぃっど・そうる
- Born
- August 28, 1943 – January 4, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / television actor / film actor / television director / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Washington High School
- University
- University of Minnesota
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Starsky & Hutch | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Soul born?
August 28, 1943 – January 4, 2024.
Where is David Soul from?
David Soul is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does David Soul do?
David Soul works as singer, television actor, film actor, television director, stage actor.
What is David Soul known for?
Notable works include Starsky & Hutch.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.