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| David Letterman | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Letterman at the Peabody Awards in May 2016 | |
| Birth name | David Michael Letterman |
| Born | April 12, 1947 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, surreal humor, deadpan |
| Influences | Johnny Carson, Paul Dixon, Steve Allen, Jack Paar |
| Influenced | Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Gaffigan, Jon Stewart, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon |
| Spouse | Michelle Cook (1968–1977; divorced) Regina Lasko (2009–present, 1 child) |
| Notable works and roles | The David Letterman Show (host, 1980) Late Night with David Letterman (host, 1982-1993) Late Show with David Letterman (host, 1993-2015) |
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| Emmy Awards | |
| Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Variety Series 1981 The David Letterman Show Outstanding Individual Achievement – Writers 1981 The David Letterman Show Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Late Night with David Letterman Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Late Show with David Letterman | |
| American Comedy Awards | |
| Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication 1989 Late Night with David Letterman 1995 Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication 1994 Late Show with David Letterman 2001 Late Show with David Letterman | |
David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host and comedian.[1] He currently hosts My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman on Netflix. He hosted the late night television talk show Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. Letterman also hosted Late Night with David Letterman on NBC. In 2013, Letterman surpassed friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late-night talk show host in TV history, at 35 years.[2]
Letterman's ironic comedy is similar to comedians such as Andy Kaufman, Ernie Kovacs, and Tonight Show hosts Johnny Carson and Steve Allen.
- ↑ "David Letterman Biography". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
- ↑ "CBS Extends David Letterman Contract Through 2015". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2014-01-12.