David Letterman
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[on his first show after the September 11th terrorist attacks] "It's said they were motivated by religious fervor. And if you live to be a thousand, will that make any sense to you? Will that make any goddamn sense?"
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Birthdate :April 12, 1947
Location :Indianapolis , Indiana
Country :Indiana
Sign : Aries
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1962
Guest hosted "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" 51 times.1962
Guest hosted "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) 51 times.1968
On his shows he has mentioned to both Gene Siskel and Martin Scorsese that his favorite movie is Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West .1968
On his shows he has mentioned to both Gene Siskel and Martin Scorsese that his favorite movie is Sergio Leone's C'era una volta il West (1968).1969
Funds a scholarship at Ball State University (his alma mater, class of 1969).1970
Had a running gag with Indianapolis radio station WNAP during the 1970s. He would telephone in comedic "reports", allegedly from the Indiana State Fair, using the name Moferd Pardo.1970
Had a running gag with Indianapolis radio station WNAP during the 1970s. He would telephone in comedic "reports", allegedly from the Indiana State Fair, using the name Moferd Pardo.1973
His father, Joe Letterman, was a florist who died of a heart attack in 1973. Mother Dorothy remarried in 1983 to Hans Mengering.1973
He was frequently a celebrity guest on TV game shows of the 1970s, among them "The $20,000 Pyramid" , "The Gong Show" , and "Liar's Club" .1973
His father, Joe Letterman, was a florist who died of a heart attack in 1973. Mother Dorothy Mengering remarried in 1983 to Hans Mengering.1973
He was frequently a celebrity guest on TV game shows of the 1970s, among them "The $10,000 Pyramid" (1973), "The Gong Show" (1976), and "Liar's Club" (1976).1974
Was a writer on the 1970s comedy series "Good Times" , as was his current late night talk show competitor Jay Leno.1974
Was a writer on the 1970s comedy series "Good Times" (1974), as was his current late night talk show competitor Jay Leno.1977
He once hosted a game show pilot called The Riddlers (TV). Its celebrity guests were Joyce Bulifant, Michael McKean, Debralee Scott, Robert Urich and Jo Anne Worley. (The pilot was shown on the Game Show Network on 28 October 2000.).1977
He once hosted a game show pilot called The Riddlers (1977) (TV). Its celebrity guests were Joyce Bulifant, Michael McKean, Debralee Scott, Robert Urich and Jo Anne Worley. (The pilot was shown on the Game Show Network on 28 October 2000.).1980
Auditioned for the role of Ted Stryker in Airplane! .1980
Auditioned for the role of Ted Stryker in Airplane! (1980).1983
Hasn't had any alcoholic beverages since 1983.1986
Is part owner of Team Rahal auto racing team (majority owner Bobby Rahal, 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion).1986
Began a relationship with his second wife, Regina Lasko, in February of 1986; they did not marry until March 19th, 2009.1993
Has mentioned on the "Late Show with David Letterman" that his favorite song is The Spinners's "I'll Be Around (Whenever You Want Me)." On the July 27, 2006 broadcast, The Spinners appeared on the show, playing "I'll Be Around" with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.1993
In February 2003, an emergency group of guest hosts had to be called to fill in on the "Late Show with David Letterman" , when Letterman was suddenly debilitated with a bout of shingles.1993
2003 was the 19th year in a row that his show, be it "Late Show with David Letterman" (CBS) or "Late Night with David Letterman" (NBC) received an Emmy nomination for writing on a variety series.1993
2003 was the 19th year in a row that his show, be it "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) (CBS) or "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) (NBC) received an Emmy nomination for writing on a variety series.1993
In February 2003, an emergency group of guest hosts had to be called to fill in on the "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993), when Letterman was suddenly debilitated with a bout of shingles.1993
Has mentioned on the "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) that his favorite song is The Spinners's "I'll Be Around (Whenever You Want Me)." On the July 27, 2006 broadcast, The Spinners appeared on the show, playing "I'll Be Around" with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.1996
Is portrayed by John Michael Higgins in The Late Shift (TV).1996
Is portrayed by John Michael Higgins in The Late Shift (1996) (TV).1999
Allegedly, he will not stay for longer than five minutes for an on-location cameo appearance in any given film, which may be why Letterman doesn't really "appear" on stage with Jim Carrey and Jerry Lawler in Man on the Moon , but rather is a special-effects image, like a cut-and-paste.1999
Allegedly, he will not stay for longer than five minutes for an on-location cameo appearance in any given film, which may be why Letterman doesn't really "appear" on stage with Jim Carrey and Jerry Lawler in Man on the Moon (1999), but rather is a special-effects image, like a cut-and-paste.2000
Underwent quintuple bypass surgery on 14 January 2000.2001
Was a resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, but moved to Westchester County, New York, around 2001.2001
Named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People of 2001".2003
On 3 November 2003, Letterman's then-girlfriend (now his wife) Regina Lasko gave birth to their son, Harry Joseph, named after Letterman's father, who passed away at the age of 57.2003
On 3 November 2003, Letterman's then-girlfriend (now his wife) 'Regina Lasko' gave birth to their son, Harry Joseph Letterman, named after Letterman's father, who passed away at the age of 57.2004
Stopped smoking cigars in 2004.2007
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $40 million.
