David Soul Bio, Age, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth

David Soul was an American-British actor and singer known for his roles in Starsky & Hutch, Here Come the Brides, and Magnum Force. He scored one US hit and five UK hits with songs like “Don't Give Up on Us” and “Silver Lady.”

David Soul Bio

David Soul, a renowned actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist, and friend, passed away on January 4, 2024. Born in Chicago in 1943, Soul spent his childhood between South Dakota and post-Second World War Berlin. He began his career as a folk singer, performing for stars like Frank Zappa, the Byrds, and the Lovin' Spoonful. Soul gained national attention in 1967 when he appeared on “The Merv Griffin Show” as “The Covered Man.”

He began his acting career as a founding member of the Firehouse Theatre Company in Minneapolis. His breakthrough came in the classic crime-solving series Starsky & Hutch, which ran from 1975 to 1979 and became one of the most popular TV shows of all time. Soul also appeared in several British television programs, including “Holby City”, “Little Britain”, and “Lewis.”

He was known for his roles in Here Come The Brides, Magnum Force, The Yellow Rose, and Salem's Lot. Soul scored a U.S. chart-topping hit in 1977 with “Don't Give Up on Us” and his song “Silver Lady” was No. 1 in the United Kingdom. Soul suffered from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in recent years but never lost his sense of humor.

David Soul Age

David passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born on Friday, August 28, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

David Soul Height & Weight

He stood at a height of 1.85 m and weighs around 80 kg.

David Soul Parents

Richard W. Solberg and June Solberg are the parents of David Soul. His mother taught, but his father served as a Lutheran preacher, a professor of political science and history, and the director of higher education for the Lutheran Church in America, which is now a member of the ELCA.

David Soul Wife

David Soul was married five times. He first married the actress Mirriam Solberg in 1964, The marriage lasted only a year. They separated/divorced in 1965.

Soul married actress Karen Carlson in 1968 and divorced in 1977. In 1980, Soul married Patti Carnel Sherman. Soul was jailed after attacking her when she was seven months pregnant. They reunited temporarily, divorcing shortly after.

In 1987, Soul married actress Julia Nickson. They separated/divorced in 1993. The late actor married his fifth wife, Helen Snell, in June 2010. They were together until he died in January 2024.

David Soul Children

David Soul was married five times and has a daughter named, China Soul, and five sons; Christopher Soul, Brendan Soul, Tyler Soul, and Jon Soul.

His daughter, China was born on May 5, 1988. She's a singer and songwriter, residing in Britain. Her debut album, Secrets & Words, was released in the UK on 25 October 2010 through AS: Music

David Soul Siblings

He never shared any information regarding his siblings making it unknown to us whether or not he's the only child of his parents. There are no records about that.

David Soul's Net Worth

At the time he died in January 2024, He had an estimated net worth of about $6 million. He accumulated such fortune from his career as an actor and a singer.

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