David Letterman
Acting Born Apr 12, 1947 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 181 credits
Biography
David Michael Letterman was born on April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. He is an American former television talk show host, comedian, writer, and producer known for his work in acting, with 167 known credits on The Movie Database. Letterman also goes by the names Letterman, デヴィッド・レターマン, Earl Hofert, and Conte. He hosted a late night television talk show for 33 years across two networks, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC, and concluding with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, David Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night and Late Show over the course of his career.
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Career overview
David Letterman is an American actor known for his work in television. He began his career in television hosting a late night talk show, debuting on February 1, 1982, with Late Night with David Letterman on NBC. This marked the start of a long-running career in television hosting, spanning 33 years.
Throughout his career, Letterman has appeared in numerous television shows. He hosted a total of 6,028 episodes of Late Night and Late Show. His extensive experience in television hosting has allowed him to develop a wide range of skills, including writing and producing. As a result, he has become a well-known figure in the entertainment industry.
As an actor, David Letterman has accumulated a significant number of credits, totaling 167. His work in television has made him a household name, and his extensive experience has allowed him to establish himself as a talented and versatile performer.
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Soccer's American DreamBobby Rahal: True American Racer
Everybody's Live with John MulaneyJohn Candy: I Like MeJerry Springer: Fights, Camera, ActionMatthew Perry: A Hollywood TragedyIn Whose Name?
Mr. McMahonJohn Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.Stupid Pet TricksStupid Pet Tricks · Executive ProducerStupid Pet Tricks · Original Concept
Pretty Baby: Brooke ShieldsSmartLess: On the RoadThe Many Faces of Jim CarreyLate Night NightmareAlbert Brooks: Defending My Life
The Last Movie StarsUntold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't ExistWe Feed PeopleNorm Macdonald: Nothing SpecialThat’s My Time with David Letterman
This Is PopControlling Britney Spears2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySteve McQueen: The Lost MovieThe Super Bob Einstein Movie
The Drew Barrymore ShowThe Comedy StoreMy Darling VivianZappaChuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Desus & MeroBetween Two Ferns: The MovieCola WarsMike Wallace Is HereThis Is Farrah Fawcett
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David LettermanNorm Macdonald Has a ShowWhitneyWon't You Be My Neighbor?Andre the Giant
The NinetiesJim & Andy: The Great BeyondGet Me Roger StoneMike and the Mad DogPearl Jam: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Late Show with James Corden · CreatorMLB Network PresentsDavid Letterman: A Life on TelevisionMary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Late Night with Seth MeyersLast Week Tonight with John OliverLife ItselfLed Zeppelin Played HereAn Open Secret
Norm Macdonald Live
Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeJohnny Carson: King of Late NightMe @ the Zoo
Corman's WorldThe UndefeatedRuth Lyons: First Lady of Television
I'm Still Here
Joy Behar: Say Anything!
The Bonnie Hunt Show · Executive Producer
The Knights of Prosperity · ProducerCutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Strangers with Candy · Executive ProducerWeb Junk 20
The Colbert ReportEarth to AmericaWarren Zevon: The Letterman Show Collection
Jimmy Kimmel Live!American SplendorLate Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary SpecialThe Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
50 Years of NBC Late NightVH1 News Special: Grunge
Ed · Executive Producer
Strangers with Candy · Executive ProducerMark Twain PrizeMan on the MoonTeen Choice AwardsPete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
Jackie Chan: My Story · ThanksSonny & Me: Cher RemembersTotally Bill Hicks
The ViewThe ViewPrivate Parts
Everybody Loves Raymond · Executive ProducerSpin CitySpin CityCosbyBeavis and Butt-Head Do America
The Drew Carey Show · ProducerA Night to Die ForThe Late Late Show with Tom Snyder · ProducerRush Limbaugh's AmericaNational Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
Full Filmography
181 titles- Soccer's American Dream (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Bobby Rahal: True American Racer (2026) as Self
- Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025) as Self - Former TV Celebrity, 6'2"
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)
- Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (2025) as Self - Host, 'The Late Show with David Letterman' (archive footage)
- Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy (2025) as Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)
- In Whose Name? (2025) as Self
- Downey Wrote That (2025) as Self
- 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025) as Self
- This Is the Tom Green Documentary (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Cam Gaze - À la recherche des premières "camgirls" (2025) as Self (archive) - late show host
- SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)
- Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion (2025) as Self
- Andy Kaufman Is Me (2025) as Self
- Andy Kaufman Is Me (2025) Executive Producer
- Mutineer (2025)
- Untold: The Fall of Favre (2025) as Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)
- IndyCar: Anything to Win (2025) as Self
- My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler (2025) as Self - Host
- Mr. McMahon (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. (2024) as Self
- Stupid Pet Tricks (2024) as Self
- Stupid Pet Tricks (2024) Executive Producer
- Stupid Pet Tricks (2024) Original Concept
- Group Therapy (2024) as Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)
- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- DEVO (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Easy Kind (2024) as David Letterman
- Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes (2024) as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
- My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney (2024) as Self - Host
- Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- SmartLess: On the Road (2023) as Self
- The Many Faces of Jim Carrey (2023) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Late Night Nightmare (2023) as Self
- Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023) as Self
- Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman (2023) as Self
- The Great Heisman Race of 1997 (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- The Last Movie Stars (2022) as Self
- Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist (2022) as Self - Host, 'Late Show with David Letterman' (archive footage)
- We Feed People (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special (2022) as Self
- That’s My Time with David Letterman (2022) as Self - Host
- Show Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It) (2022) as Self
- My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (2022) as Self - Host
- This Is Pop (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Controlling Britney Spears (2021) as Self (archive Audio)
- 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) as Self
- Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie (2021) as Narrator (voice)
- The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021) as Self
- The Super Bob Einstein Film (2021) as 自己
- Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A (2021) as Self
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020) as Self
- The Comedy Store (2020) as Self
- My Darling Vivian (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Zappa (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man (2020) as Self
- Desus & Mero (2019) as Self - Illustrious Guest
- Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019) as David Letterman
- Cola Wars (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- This Is Farrah Fawcett (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- APEX: The Secret Race Across America (2019) as Self
- Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season (2019) as Self
- My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan (2019) as Self - Host
- My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2018) as Self - Host
- Norm Macdonald Has a Show (2018) as Self - Guest
- Whitney (2018) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
- Andre the Giant (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018) as Self
- Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018) as Self
- Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018) Executive Producer
- The Nineties (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) as Self
- Get Me Roger Stone (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Mike and the Mad Dog (2017) as Self
- Pearl Jam: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony (2017)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) Creator
- MLB Network Presents (2015) as Self
- David Letterman: A Life on Television (2015) as Self
- Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (2015) as Self / Audition Tape (archive footage)
- The Making of Trump (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self
- Life Itself (2014) as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
- Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- An Open Secret (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Don Rickles: One Night Only (2014) as Self
- The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014) as Self
- Mad As Hell (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Norm Macdonald Live (2013) as Self
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012) as Self
- Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012) as Self
- Me @ the Zoo (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Corman's World (2011) as Self - TV Host (archive footage)
- The Undefeated (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (2011) as Self
- I'm Still Here (2010) as David Letterman
- Joy Behar: Say Anything! (2009)
- The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008) Executive Producer
- The Knights of Prosperity (2007) Producer
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Strangers with Candy (2006) Executive Producer
- Web Junk 20 (2006)
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- Earth to America (2005) as Self (archived footage)
- Warren Zevon: The Letterman Show Collection (2005)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- American Splendor (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003) as Self
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s (2002)
- 50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- VH1 News Special: Grunge (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Ed (2000) Executive Producer
- Strangers with Candy (1999) Executive Producer
- Mark Twain Prize (1999) as Self
- Man on the Moon (1999) as Self (uncredited)
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999 (1999) as self
- Jackie Chan: My Story (1998) Thanks
- Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- Totally Bill Hicks (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Private Parts (1997) as David Letterman
- Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) Executive Producer
- Spin City (1996) as Rags (uncredited) (voice)
- Spin City (1996) as David Letterman
- Cosby (1996)
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996) as Motley Crue Roadie #1 (voice)
- Eddie (1996) as David Letterman (uncredited)
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) Producer
- A Night to Die For (1995) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (1995) Producer
- Rush Limbaugh's America (1995) as Self (archival footage)
- National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins (1995) as Self (uncredited)
- The High Life (1994) Executive Producer
- Cabin Boy (1994) as Old Salt In Fishing Village
- Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride (1994) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Host
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) Writer
- The Nanny (1993) as David Letterman (uncredited)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) as David Letterman (voice)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as David Letterman
- The Simpsons (1989) as David Letterman (voice)
- Seinfeld (1989) as David Letterman
- I'm from Hollywood (1989) as Self (archive footage)
- Action Family (1987) as Self
- The Jay Leno Special (1986) as self
- The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
- Steve Martin Live! (1984) as Self
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Host
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) Writer
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) Executive Producer
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Open All Night (1981)
- David Letterman: Looking For Fun (1981) as Self
- The David Letterman Show (1980) as Host
- The David Letterman Show (1980) Producer
- Fast Friends (1979) as Matt Morgan
- Mork & Mindy (1978) as Ellsworth
- Peeping Times (1978) as Dan Cochran
- Mary (1977) as Self (Various Characters)
- Superstunt (1977) Writer
- The Starland Vocal Band Show (1977)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
- Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been as Self
- Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer as Self
- Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer Executive Producer
- Biography: David Letterman as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Letterman best known for?
David Letterman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (2025), John Candy: I Like Me (2025), In Whose Name? (2025), The Drew Barrymore Show (2020).
When and where was David Letterman born?
David Letterman was born on April 12, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
How many credits does David Letterman have?
David Letterman has accumulated over 181 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.
What is David Letterman's background in cinema and television?
David Michael Letterman was born on April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. He is an American former television talk show host, comedian, writer, and producer known for his work in acting, with 167 known credits on The Movie Database. Letterman also goes by the names Letterman, デヴィッド・レターマン, Earl Hofert...