David Letterman

American comedian and television host

Knowledge panel

Occupation

television presenter

Born

April 12, 1947

Zodiac

Aries

28,993

days alive

79

years old

$400M

net worth

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Born
April 12, 1947
Zodiac
♈︎Aries·pig 🐖
Updated Jul 2026

About

American comedian and television host

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Sun Sign

Aries♈︎

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Moon Sign

Capricorn♑︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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Planetary positions calculated for April 12, 1947

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2023
Day 27,658
Age 75

David Letterman in 2023

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96%
Jan 1, 2023

Continues to make public appearances and contribute to media projects.

2018
Day 25,832
Age 70

Netflix Series 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction'

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96%
Jan 1, 2018

Letterman hosts a talk show on Netflix.

2015
Day 24,875
Age 68

Retirement from 'Late Show'

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96%
May 20, 2015

David Letterman retires from hosting 'Late Show with David Letterman'.

2012
Day 23,640
Age 64

Kennedy Center Honors

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96%
Jan 1, 2012

Received Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime contributions to American culture.

2009
Day 22,818
Age 62

Extortion Attempt

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98%
Oct 1, 2009
Day 22,622
Age 61

Second Marriage to Regina Lasko

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96%
Mar 19, 2009

Married Regina Lasko in a civil ceremony.

2003
Day 20,665
Age 56

Son Harry Joseph Letterman Born

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96%
Nov 9, 2003

Welcomed his son, Harry Joseph Letterman.

2000
Day 19,257
Age 52

Recovery from Quintuple Bypass Surgery

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96%
Jan 1, 2000

Underwent quintuple bypass surgery.

1993
Day 16,942
Age 46

Joins CBS with 'Late Show'

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96%
Aug 30, 1993

Moved to CBS to host 'Late Show with David Letterman'.

1987
Day 14,509
Age 39

Emmy Award for Writing

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1987

Won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program.

1982
Day 12,714
Age 34

NBC's 'Late Night with David Letterman' Premiere

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96%
Feb 1, 1982

Hosted 'Late Night with David Letterman' on NBC.

1980
Day 11,952
Age 32

Brief Primetime Show

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96%
Jan 1, 1980

Hosted 'The David Letterman Show', a short-lived daytime comedy show on NBC.

1975
Day 10,126
Age 27

Move to Los Angeles

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 1975
1969
Day 7,935
Age 21

First Marriage to Michelle Cook

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96%
Jan 1, 1969

Married his first wife, Michelle Cook. (divorced)

Day 7,935
Age 21

Ball State University Graduation

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96%
Jan 1, 1969

Graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Telecommunications.

1965
Day 6,474
Age 17

Ball State University Enrollment

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96%
Jan 1, 1965

Enrolled at Ball State University.

1947
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of David Letterman

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Apr 12, 1947

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana.