David Letterman

American comedian and television host

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television presenter

Born

April 12, 1947

Zodiac

Aries

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Born
April 12, 1947
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American comedian and television host

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Sun Sign

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Capricorn♑︎

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2023
Day 27,658
Age 75

David Letterman in 2023

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'

Jan 1, 2018

Letterman hosts a talk show on Netflix.

2015
Day 24,875
Age 68

Retirement from 'Late Show'

May 20, 2015

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

2012
Day 23,640
Age 64

Kennedy Center Honors

Jan 1, 2012

Received Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime contributions to American culture.

2009
Day 22,818
Age 62

Extortion Attempt

Oct 1, 2009
Day 22,622
Age 61

Second Marriage to Regina Lasko

Mar 19, 2009

Married Regina Lasko in a civil ceremony.

2003
Day 20,665
Age 56

Son Harry Joseph Letterman Born

Nov 9, 2003

Welcomed his son, Harry Joseph Letterman.

2000
Day 19,257
Age 52

Recovery from Quintuple Bypass Surgery

Jan 1, 2000

Underwent quintuple bypass surgery.

1993
Day 16,942
Age 46

Joins CBS with 'Late Show'

Aug 30, 1993

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

1987
Day 14,509
Age 39

Emmy Award for Writing

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

Feb 1, 1982

Hosted 'Late Night with David Letterman' on NBC.

1980
Day 11,952
Age 32

Brief Primetime Show

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

Jan 1, 1975
1969
Day 7,935
Age 21

First Marriage to Michelle Cook

Jan 1, 1969

Married his first wife, Michelle Cook. (divorced)

Day 7,935
Age 21

Ball State University Graduation

Jan 1, 1969

Graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Telecommunications.

1965
Day 6,474
Age 17

Ball State University Enrollment

Jan 1, 1965

Enrolled at Ball State University.

1947
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of David Letterman

Apr 12, 1947

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana.