David Letterman

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Birth Name: David Michael Letterman
Birth Date: April 12, 1947
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

 

David Michael Letterman is an American television host and comedian.

He was born on April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in the nearby town of Broad Ripple.

Letterman began his career in comedy in the 1970s, and gained widespread recognition as a writer and performer on the television show “The Starland Vocal Band Show” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Hour.”

Letterman’s big break came in 1982 when he was selected to host “Late Night with David Letterman,” a late-night talk show that aired on NBC.

The show became a hit, and Letterman became known for his irreverent and often unconventional style of hosting.

He remained on “Late Night” until 1993 when he left to start a new show on CBS, “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

Letterman’s “Late Show” was a success, and he remained the host until his retirement in 2015.

He is widely respected for his contributions to the world of television and comedy and has received numerous accolades for his work, including a Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Letterman is known for his quick wit and dry humor and has interviewed a wide range of guests on his shows, including politicians, celebrities, and ordinary people.

He is also known for his philanthropy and charitable work and has supported a number of causes, including education and disaster relief.

Despite his retirement from hosting, Letterman remains a popular and influential figure in the world of entertainment.

 

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Fun facts about David Letterman

• While working as a weatherman in Indianapolis, he once congratulated a tropical storm for being upgraded to a hurricane.
• Before his heart bypass surgery, he had not missed a day due to illness in his 18 years of late-night.
• Funds a scholarship at Ball State University (his alma mater, class of 1969).

References

• IMDb.com
• Wikipedia.org