David Soul grandfathers were evangelists. Dr. Solberg was also Senior Representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of Germany after the Second World War from 1949 until 1956. Because of this, the family moved frequently during Soul's youth. Soul attended Augustana College, University of the Americas in Mexico City and the University of Minnesota. At 19, he turned down a professional baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox in order to study political science. While in Mexico, inspired by students who taught him to play the guitar, Soul changed his direction and decided to follow his passion for music. His first
David Soul Hutch," alongside original co-star Paul Michael Glaser. In August 2008, Soul appeared in the reality TV talent show-themed television series "Maestro" on BBC Two. He appeared with Fred Ward and Willem Dafoe in the film "Farewell" directed by Christian Carion which received its US release in 2010. In June 2012, Soul made a one-week appearance with Jerry Hall at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin in a reprise of the Pulitzer Prize nominated play by A.R. Gurney, "Love Letters". On 29 July 2012, Soul appeared in an episode of the British television detective drama series "Lewis", playing a murder victim. He was