David Starsky is one of the series' two title-role protagonists, portrayed by Paul Michael Glaser. The synopsis names him alongside Kenneth Hutchinson, known as “Hutch,” and establishes the pair as the central leads of the action series and its primary dramatic partnership.
A modern, Bolshevik-leaning Jewish student who tutors Tevye's daughters, defies wedding traditions by dancing with Hodel, marries her without permission, and is later exiled to Siberia for revolutionary activities.
Dave is Erica's former husband and Marin's father. News that he is remarrying a doctor only two years older than Marin deeply upsets Marin, while Erica reacts with relative calm. His remarriage helps prompt the dinner where Erica sees Harry with another woman.
Clutch's boss who assigns him the investigative team, briefs them on the criminal escapes and Mallock's threat on Ashlar, and later commends their success while preparing them for the next mission against Squidman.
Hot-headed and instinct-driven LAPD detective who prefers street tactics over procedure. Drives an iconic red Ferrari and relies on his street smarts to solve cases.
The central figure of the film, portrayed by Paul Michael Glaser. The narrative follows his early career and his personal attempts to use his skills to contact his deceased mother.
Dr. Peter Ross leads an experimental program that confronts severe phobias through controlled psychological treatment. He guides the patients through frightening mental exercises, faces hospital and police pressure after multiple deaths, and remains supported emotionally by Jenny St Clair while refusing to abandon the research.
Paul Michael Glaser has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work is anchored in the The Cutting Edge Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Starsky & Hutch, Ladies Night, LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
