David Letterman
American comedian and television host
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American comedian and television host
Born
April 12, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, writer, television producer
United StatesBorn in Indianapolis
1947
Born in Indianapolis (1947-04-12)
2007
AwardSagamore of the Wabash
2017
AwardMark Twain Prize for American Humor
Present
Age ~79
About
David Michael Letterman is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer, and auto racing team owner. He hosted late-night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,080 episodes of Late Night and Late Show, surpassing his friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late-night talk show host in American television history.
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Who is David Letterman?+
David Michael Letterman is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer, and auto racing team owner. He hosted late-night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of
What does the name David mean?+
The name David means "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is of English origin.
When was David Letterman born?+
David Letterman was born on April 12, 1947.
Name Meaning
male given name (Δαβίδ)
The name David is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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David — April 12, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
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