David Charvet is best known for his role on Baywatch in the ’90s, and one glance at his lookalike son makes it clear that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Charvet, 53, was born and raised in France before heading stateside and taking Hollywood by storm. It was his role as the handsome high schooler Matt Brody on Baywatch that catapulted him to superstardom and made him a household name among young women who loved his hair flip and washboard abs. (Which he clearly still has!)
After departing Baywatch, Charvet headed to Melrose Place and also pursued a music career. He even had success on the charts in his native country of France. But these days, Charvet’s favorite role is devoted dad, and he regularly hits the gym with his son, Shay. In a shirtless selfie, the father-son duo shared a photo that showed they basically have the same face. It’s almost mindblowing how much Shay looks like his father did at his age!
“No filters just hard work @buildlosangeles_ proud of you @shayacharvet ❤️,” David captioned the photo, to which Shay replied, “Let’s go.”
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What is David Charvet Up to These Days?
During the show’s heyday, Charvet dated co-star Pamela Anderson, who played lifeguard C.J. Parker. He went on to marry Brooke Burke, who is the mother of his children, Heaven and Shay. However, the couple divorced in 2020.
While Charvet made headlines as an actor, life in front of the camera doesn’t interest him all that much anymore. He pivoted to working for a residential contractor, The Jones Builders Group, and hasn’t looked back.
“To wake up every morning early, to be able to be the first face that my kids would see has been a blessing,” Charvet explained to Fox News in 2022. “And I did it. People to this day ask me, ‘How come you have such a great relationship with your children?’ And I said to them, ‘… I put the time in.’”
We love a devoted dad!
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This story was originally published by Parade on Mar 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.