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Summary

• David Soul's passing left behind a substantial net worth, estimated between $1-6 million despite four divorces and six children.
• Soul's notable career included starring roles in "Here Come the Brides" and "Starsky & Hutch," as well as a successful music career.
• A respected singer, David Soul topped the US and UK charts, with hits such as "Don't Give Up on Us" and "Silver Lady."

David Soul was a prolific TV and movie actor best known for his starring role on Starsky & Hutch, all of which led to the man leaving behind a substantial net worth when he passed away. Soul began his acting career in 1966, in a small part on . After that came several smaller roles until his breakout with Here Come the Brides, followed a few years later by his starring performance in , Starsky & Hutch, as Detective Sergeant Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson.

Soul was married five times. The first was Mim Russeth from 1964-1965, then from 1968-1977 he was married to Karen Carlson, and from 1980-1986 he was married to Patti Carnel-Sherman. In 1987, he married Julia Nickson and divorced her in 1993. Finally, he married Helen Snell in 2010, whom he was with until he passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 80 due to complications resulting from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as he was a lifelong smoker. Soul had six children between his five wives and left behind a lasting legacy in multiple industries.

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David Soul's Net Worth

Soul Is Worth Between $1 Million And $6 Million

According to , David Soul passed away with $1 million, though some other sites like put his net worth closer to $6 million. Either way, both may sound a bit on the lower side, considering the popularity of Starsky & Hutch, his TV career, and his popular music, but with four divorces and six children, it's likely Soul had to spread his money out. It's not known how much Soul earned for each of his appearances and his records, but passing away with $1 million is nothing to scoff at.

David Soul's Notable Performances

Title

Role

Here Come the Brides (1968-1970)

Joshua Bolt

Starsky & Hutch (1975-1979)

Hutch

Salem's Lot (1979)

Ben Mears

Farewell (2009)

Hutton

David Soul's Age & Height

Soul Is A Virgo

David Soul was 6' 1/2" according to and , making him relatively tall for an actor. He was born on August 28, 1943, making him a Virgo. Virgos are earth signs who are perfectionists at heart and are unafraid to slowly improve through practice, much like many musicians, like Soul, have to do (via ). Virgo is also defined by precision, intellect, and rigorous focus. As a TV and movie actor, as well as a musician, Soul would have needed to constantly focus to make sure he was giving each of his creative pursuits the necessary attention.

David Soul Also Had A Respectable Music Career

Soul Topped The US Charts With One Of His Songs

Soul was also a notable singer who topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1977 with "Don't Give Up on Us". He had three other songs reach a top 10 position in the UK: "Going in with My Eyes Open", "Let's Have a Quiet Night In", and "Silver Lady", which reached number one on the UK charts. His debut studio album, David Soul, reached number 2 on the UK charts. David Soul appeared on The Merv Griffin Show in 1966 and 1967, playing a guitar and wearing a ski mask. He introduced himself, by saying,

"My name is David Soul, and I want to be known for my music"

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Cast

• David Soul Kenneth Hutchinson
• Paul Michael Glaser David Starsky
• Antonio Fargas Huggy Bear Brown
• Bernie Hamilton Harold Dobey

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