| David Letterman |
Letterman at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1986 |
| Pseudonym |
Earl Hofert |
| Birth name |
David Michael Letterman |
| Born |
April 12, 1947 (1947-04-12) (age 61)
Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Medium |
Stand-up, television |
| Nationality |
American |
| Years active |
1974–present |
| Genres |
Observational comedy, surreal humour |
| Subject(s) |
Self-deprecation, everyday life |
| Influences |
Steve Allen, Johnny Carson, Jack Paar, Paul Dixon |
| Influenced |
Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Gaffigan, Jon Stewart, Rove McManus |
| Spouse |
Michelle Cook (1969–1977) |
| Domestic partner(s) |
Regina Lasko (2001–) |
| Notable works and roles |
Host of Late Night with David Letterman (NBC)
Host of The Late Show (CBS) |
| Website |
CBS.com/latenight/lateshow |
| Emmy Awards |
Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Variety Series
1981 The David Letterman Show
Outstanding Individual Achievement - Writers
1981 The David Letterman Show
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
1984 Late Night with David Letterman
1985 Late Night with David Letterman
1986 Late Night with David Letterman
1987 Late Night with David Letterman
Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series
1994 Late Show with David Letterman |
| American Comedy Awards |
Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication
1989 Late Night with David Letterman
1995 Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special
Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication
1994 Late Show with David Letterman
2001 Late Show with David Letterman |
David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American late-night talk show host and comedian and the host of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS since 1993. Letterman's ironic, often absurd comedy is heavily influenced by former Tonight Show hosts Steve Allen, Johnny Carson and Jack Paar.[1] Letterman has been a fixture of United States late night television since his 1982 debut on Late Night with David Letterman; only Johnny Carson, one of Letterman's idols,[2] has had a longer late-night hosting career.
Letterman is also a television and film producer; his company Worldwide Pants produces his late-night show and the show that follows his on CBS. Worldwide Pants has also produced several prime-time comedies, the most successful of which was Everybody Loves Raymond, currently in syndication.
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plus he's such a cute dad.
No comments? He's great!