44 years after its release, the cast of Knight Rider has gone through various changes and transformations. Here's a look at where the key players are now:
David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff, the iconic Michael Knight, is now 73 years old and still active in the entertainment industry. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Hayley Roberts, and is recovering from recent knee and hip replacement surgeries. Hasselhoff has been spotted using a walking frame and cane during outings, while he slowly returns to the gym amid his upcoming project, Kung Fury 2. He has continued to act, featuring in films such as The Young and the Restless, Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. Hasselhoff's personal life has also been in the spotlight, with his marriage to Roberts in 2018 and his previous relationships with Pamela Bach and his daughter Taylor's wedding.
Patricia McPherson
Patricia McPherson, who played Bonnie Barstow on Knight Rider, retired from acting in 1991 to focus on her environmental activism. At 71 years old, she lives in Los Angeles, where she has spent the last three decades working to preserve the Ballona Wetlands in Southern California. McPherson's acting career spanned several decades, with roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock, Dynasty, Starman, and Prime Risk. She has been married to her husband, James Garrett, for decades.
Rebecca Holden
Rebecca Holden, best known for playing April Curtis in Knight Rider, still works in the entertainment industry while also engaging in charity work and public appearances. She has opted to mostly work on independent films, such as Was Once a Hero in 2023, and has worked as a singer, developing a duets CD called 'Dreams Come True'. Holden has been married twice, first to Bobby Vassallo in 1980, and then to Joel Diamond on 7 January 2015. The couple divorced in December 2023.
Peter Parros
Peter Parros, who starred in the 80s hit as RC3, has remained active in the entertainment industry. He recently worked on the film Who Are You People and the BET+ series The Final Say. Parros is also known for his long-running role as David Harrington on The Haves and the Have Nots. He regularly works in the theatre and is co-chair of the International Black Theatre Festival. Parros is married to his wife, Jerri Morgan, and the couple has two children, a son named Clayton and a daughter named Petra.
Edward Mulhare
Edward Mulhare, who played Devon Miles on Knight Rider, pursued a career in acting after the show ended in 1986. He hosted the paranormal series Secrets & Mysteries and made guest appearances on shows like Murder, She Wrote and MacGyver. Mulhare reunited with David Hasselhoff on Baywatch Nights and appeared in the film Out to Sea. He died from lung cancer on 24 May 1997, at age 74, during the filming of his final projects. Mulhare never married and had no children, often referred to as a lifelong bachelor.
The cast of Knight Rider has gone on to diverse careers, with some continuing to act, others focusing on environmental activism, and some engaging in charity work and public appearances. The show's impact on their lives and careers is evident, as they navigate the challenges of aging and the entertainment industry.
