Did you know that Jason Momoa was once on Baywatch?

Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

With a cinematic, comedic adaptation of sunkissed beach drama Baywatch starting international rollout soon, we recall six stars who made their breakthroughs in the original TV series.

David Hasslehoff will forever be associated with Baywatch, having led its original TV run for the 10 years between 1989 and 1999, and staying on for another two seasons of Baywatch Hawaii.