David Charvet admits he walked away from Hollywood after 'Baywatch' to focus on fatherhood

David Charvet is opening up about why he left Hollywood.

In a new interview with Fox News Digital, the 54-year-old actor discussed his experience on Fox's hit series, "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," and why he stepped away from Hollywood in 2013.

"I left Hollywood because I wanted to be a good dad, and for me, today my children are my legacy," he said.

"It's not the career you built or the money you have or all that.

It's really what you leave behind.

And what I'm leaving one day behind is really my children.

And if I did it right in that way, then I think I've successfully done my job as a man on this planet.

So, for me, there's no regrets." Having left Hollywood over a decade ago, Charvet expressed how "honored" he is "to be amongst all these people and just to be a part of it." ‘SPECIAL FORCES’ STARS JESSIE JAMES DECKER, HUSBAND ERIC SHARE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL 12-YEAR MARRIAGE The actor became famous playing lifeguard Matt Brody on "Baywatch," saying no one told him that he "was going to be a 'Baywatch' guy forever," but he doesn't mind.

"That's where I got my start.

The show was incredible, it reached everywhere around the world," he said.

"I've had a lot of incredible opportunities from it.

Incredible life lessons, incredible friendships and relationships, so for me I'm just grateful, you know, I'm super happy with whatever the outcome has been." WATCH: David Charvet admits he left Hollywood in order to be a good dad to his two kids The original "Baywatch" helped launch not only Charvet's career, but also put Pamela Anderson , Carmen Electra and many of its other stars on the map.

It was announced in September 2025 that a reboot of the series, starring a whole new batch of lifeguards was in the works.

In addition to seasoned actors, including Stephen Amel and Shay Mitchell, the show is also a launching pad for acting newcomers, Brooks Nader, Livvy Dunne and Noah Beck.