Starsky & Hutch (film) The film also switches the personalities of the title characters. While in the TV show, Starsky was curious and streetwise, and Hutch was by-the-book, in the film, Starsky is the serious cop, and Hutch is laid-back. There are four Frat Pack members in this film, although not all are in major roles. In the 1970s, detectives David Starsky and Ken 'Hutch' Hutchinson work for the Bay City Police Department. Starsky (Ben Stiller) is a loud, macho acting cop who loves his Ford Gran Torino, and recklessly pursues people for minor offenses, while Hutchinson (Owen Wilson), is a cool easy-going cop,
Karen Carlson from U.N.C.L.E." (1967), "" (1971), "Bonanza" (1973), "Starsky and Hutch" (1976–77) with David Soul, "Centennial" (1978), "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo" (1979), "Hill Street Blues" (1983), and "Hotel" (1987). Her last appearance was in the film "Out of Ashes" (2013). She has since turned her focus from acting to directing and screenwriting. Carlson was married to actor David Soul and later married musician Devin Payne. She had one child with Soul and two children with Payne. Karen Carlson Karen Carlson (born January 15, 1945) is an American actress. Carlson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.