Fans of classic TV shows surely remember David Soul as the actor who played the iconic character Hutch from ‘Starsky and Hutch.’ However, beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, there is also an inspiring journey of faith!
Birthed David Richard Solberg in Chicago on August 28, 1943, the actor we now know as David Soul embarked on his Hollywood journey with dreams of gracing both the stage and screen. And in the 70s, we saw the rise of the dynamic duo-Starsky and Hutch.
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As Detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson, David Soul charmed audiences with his undeniable charisma. The show became a cultural phenomenon, etching itself into the hearts of fans worldwide.
In addition to his iconic role as Hutch from ‘Starsky and Hutch,’ David also appeared in dozens of films and TV shows over his career, which spanned five decades.
But David Soul wasn’t just an actor – he was a singer, too! His biggest hit was his number one single “Don’t Give Up on Us” from 1976. But he also released several albums in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Faith Of David Soul, Actor From Starsky And Hutch
Though David Soul’s entertainment credits are widely known, the role faith played in his life may not be as apparent. However, his upbringing included a deeply religious household. His father served as a Lutheran minister and a history professor. And the family moved to Berlin after David’s father accepted a position as religious affairs adviser for the US high commission.
“It was well before the wall and the aftermath of the Second World War was still very much in evidence,” David said when opening up about his childhood.
David recalled how their family’s house became an island for strangers. He had a front-row seat as his parents showed the love of Christ to those fleeing East Berlin. Faith was very much at the heart of his upbringing.
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“The atmosphere was strict when I was growing up but tempered by love,” he said. “We were a very, very religious family – we weren’t fundamentalists, just very worshipful and gave credit to God for almost everything.”
David Soul Returns To God
Though his family put God first, David Soul went through a prodigal season as he got older. Teen pregnancy, multiple failed marriages, and drinking — David certainly wasn’t living out his faith.
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“I went through a stage of rejection but I didn’t reject it [faith] by saying anything, it was by acting it,” he said.