David Hasselhoff is to star in a musical based on his life.

The show will be inspired by the 54-year-old's career, US soap opera "The Young and The Restless" and the songs of Teddy Pendergrass.

Hasselhoff, who has battled alcoholism, is quoted by website Celebrityweek.com as saying: "I am doing a heart-rendering set on my life and the mistakes I have made. It sounds like a bad joke, but it is really going to be a good show...totally campy."

He added: "It's written by the same people who wrote Bette Midler's show and produced by the people who produced 'Chicago' in London."

The production - simply called "David Hasselhoff: The Musical" - will open in Melbourne, Australia, before moving to America.

The actor - who is due to release his autobiography in September - said: "If it ends up in Las Vegas, how great would that be? I want to entertain people. Sammy Davis Junior was my hero."

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