David Letterman

Also Credited As:

Earl Hofert, David Michael Letterman
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Biography

From the start of his 11-year run on "Late Night with David Letterman" (NBC, 1982-1993), Letterman promptly disassembled the conventional talk show format, slyly poking fun at the medium, the guests and the audience. His penchant for self-deprecation and sarcasm may have been a factor in NBC's decision to hand over "The Tonight Show" (NBC, 1952- ) and its more conservative 11:30 p.m. time slot to Jay Leno upon Johnny Carson's 1993 retirement - …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Other

Born

David Michael Letterman on April 12, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

LATEST CREDITS

Late Night With David Letterman Sixth Anniversary Show

Host

Late Night With David Letterman

Host

David Letterman's 2nd Annual Holiday Film Festival

Host

Late Night With David Letterman Seventh Anniversary Show

Host

Late Night Film Festival

Host

Late Show With David Letterman Video Special 3

Host

Late Night With David Letterman Eighth Anniversary Special

Host

Late Night With David Letterman Fifth Anniversary Show

Host

The 67th Annual Academy Awards

Host

The Late Show With David Letterman Video Special 2

Host

The David Letterman Show

Host

The Late Show With David Letterman Video Special

Host

The Late Show With David Letterman 5th Anniversary Special

Host

David Letterman's Old-Fashioned Christmas

Host

The 38th Annual Emmy Awards

Co-Host

Late Night With David Letterman: 10th Anniversary

Host

Celebrity Cooks

Actor

Peeping Times

Dan Cochran

Paul Shaffer: Viva Shaf Vegas

Actor

The 12 Most Fascinating People of 1993

Actor

Merrill Markoe's Guide to Glamorous Living

Actor

The Comedy Store 15th Year Class Reunion

Actor

The Comedy Store's 20th Birthday

Actor

The Barbara Walters Special (01/29/92)

Actor

Sunday Night With Larry King

Actor