When Hasselhoff’s career hit a speed bump in the U.S. he went abroad. The actor-turned-singer scored two No. 1 hits on the German 1980s pop charts. On New Year’s Eve 1989, he stood atop the partially demolished Berlin Wall and led the crowd in a rendition of his tune “Looking for Freedom.” (Ken Lubas / Los Angeles Times)
Back on track, Hasselhoff subjected himself to the ultimate badgering about his campy career and drinking problems for a Comedy Central Roast in 2010. Shortly after, he performed for a short stint on “Dancing With the Stars” but was booted early on. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
