Most Recent Role: Host on Late Show with David Letterman
Alias Name(s): Earl Hofert
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Birthday: 4-12-1947
Birth Name: David Michael Letterman
Alias Name(s): Earl Hofert
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Birthday: 4-12-1947
Birth Name: David Michael Letterman
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Letterman graduated from Ball State University in the late 1960s. In the early 70's he worked as a weatherman, a TV announcer, and a radio talk show host.
Letterman's first network break was in 1978 on the CBS variety series 'Mary,' starring Mary Tyler Moore.
That year also made his first appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.' He also guest-hosted
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Thursday 17 July 2008 on CBS
Following "Top Ten Signs It's Time To Wash Your Monkey," Lyle the Intern unsuccessfully tries to persuade Dave into opening a Pizza Hut franchise. Also, John Mellencamp performed "Troubled Land" and reminisces about living in Indiana with Dave.
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He went to college with Jim Davis, another Indiana native who created and still writes the world famous comic strip "Garfield".
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David and Jay Leno fought it out to be Johnny Carson's successor of The Tonight Show. After Leno was chosen, David left NBC.
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A Life Loyal Member and Significant Sig laureate of the Sigma Chi fraternity, David Letterman helped finance the construction of a house for Ball State University's chapter.
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In March 2005, police in Choteau, Montana, where David Letterman owns a home, foiled an alleged scheme to kidnap David Letterman's son, Harry.
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David's name is of Hebrew origin. The name David means, "Beloved".
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David: Mitt Romney looks like an American President in a Canadian movie.
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David: Everybody is wondering what Paris Hilton will be doing next, and hell, I'm wondering what she did before.
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David Letterman: Today is a big day in TV history. On this day forty-one years ago, the Beverly Hillbillies aired for the first time right here on CBS. They took a little break, then in 1992, they moved into the White House for eight years.
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David Letterman: Fall is my favorite season in Los Angeles, watching the birds change color and fall from the trees.
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David Letterman: Traffic signals in New York are just rough guidelines.
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Late Night With David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman
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Mary (1978)
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The Academy Awards
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The David Letterman Show
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Anderson Cooper 360°
Himself - Video clip |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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$20,000 Pyramid
Anita Gillette & David Letterman Himself |
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Shelley Smith & David Letterman Himself |
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$20,000 Pyramid
Jo Anne Worley & David Letterman Himself |
$20,000 Pyramid
Joanna Gleason & David Letterman Himself |
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$20,000 Pyramid
Jo Anne Worley & David Letterman Himself |
American Chopper
OCC Production Bike Himself |
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Live with Regis and Kelly
Billy Bob Thornton Himself |
Seinfeld
The Abstinence Himself (uncredited) |
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The Knights of Prosperity
Operation: Rent Money Executive Producer |
The Knights of Prosperity
Operation: Oswald Montecristo Executive Producer |
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"One of the all-time greats"Superb David Letterman is a good comedian with few flaws. Continue » Posted Jul 5, 2008 5:21 pm PST |
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"One of the all-time greats"Perfect David Letterman gained fame for hosting his show Late Show with David Letterman. Continue » Posted Oct 23, 2007 7:40 pm PST |
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"One of the all-time greats"Good My favorite late night show host. Continue » Posted Oct 21, 2007 7:35 pm PST |
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"Talented"Great Although I don't enjoy his show as much as other late night programs, he is still one of the best talk show hosts on television. Continue » Posted Jan 18, 2007 11:31 am PST |
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"Talentless"Abysmal HE IS NOT FUNNY! I do not get him anything he does... His jokes suck. I just do not understand why he's still on TV. Continue » Posted Oct 21, 2006 1:27 pm PST |
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Late Night With David Letterman
David Letterman made his name as a TV legend with this influential comedy/talk show series. Dave was a departure from the usual happy, pleasant host; he was sarcastic, moody, grumpy--and on a bad... more
Late Show with David Letterman
Since 1993, legendary comedian and talk show host David Letterman has been interviewing guests and hosting musical performances at 11:35/10:35c weeknights on CBS. NOTE: Thanks to noted... more Late Show with David Letterman
Since 1993, legendary comedian and talk show host David Letterman has been interviewing guests and hosting musical performances at 11:35/10:35c weeknights on CBS. NOTE: Thanks to noted... more Mary (1978)
Following seven great seasons of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Mary made an ill-fated attempt at success with this musical variety and sketch comedy show, which was shelved after producing just a... more
The Academy Awards
Since its inception in 1929, The Academy Awards has become the event of the year for film followers worldwide. A celebration of all things cinematic, the presentation of the iconic gold Oscar... more The David Letterman Show
In 1980, following lengthy negotiations, NBC president Fred Silverman and Johnny Carson arrived at a contract agreement which would keep the "King of Late Night" in place for another three years.... more
David Letterman made his name as a TV legend with this influential comedy/talk show series. Dave was a departure from the usual happy, pleasant host; he was sarcastic, moody, grumpy--and on a bad... more
Late Show with David LettermanSince 1993, legendary comedian and talk show host David Letterman has been interviewing guests and hosting musical performances at 11:35/10:35c weeknights on CBS. NOTE: Thanks to noted... more
Late Show with David LettermanSince 1993, legendary comedian and talk show host David Letterman has been interviewing guests and hosting musical performances at 11:35/10:35c weeknights on CBS. NOTE: Thanks to noted... more Mary (1978)
Following seven great seasons of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Mary made an ill-fated attempt at success with this musical variety and sketch comedy show, which was shelved after producing just a... more
The Academy AwardsSince its inception in 1929, The Academy Awards has become the event of the year for film followers worldwide. A celebration of all things cinematic, the presentation of the iconic gold Oscar... more The David Letterman Show
In 1980, following lengthy negotiations, NBC president Fred Silverman and Johnny Carson arrived at a contract agreement which would keep the "King of Late Night" in place for another three years.... more
