Biography for david letterman
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David Letterman
| David Letterman | |
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Letterman at the Peabody Awards in May 2016 | |
| Birth name | David Michael Letterman |
| Born | (1947-04-12) April 12, 1947 (age 77) 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) |
| Signature | |
| 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, | |