David Letterman
PseudonymEarl Hofert
Birth nameDavid Michael Letterman
Born (1947-04-12) April 12, 1947 (age 71)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
MediumStand-up, television, film
Alma materBall State University
Years active1971–present
GenresObservational comedy, satire, deadpan, self-deprecation
Subject(s)American culture, American politics, everyday life, pop culture, current events, human behavior, social awkwardness, gender differences
Spouse
Michelle Cook
(m. 1968; div. 1977)

Regina Lasko
(m. 2009)
Partner(s)Merrill Markoe
(1978–1988)
Children1
Parent(s)Harry Joseph Letterman
Dorothy Marie Letterman Mengering (née Hofert)
Relative(s)Earl Jacob Hofert Jr. (uncle)
Notable works and rolesThe David Letterman Show (host, 1980)
Late Night with David Letterman (host, 1982–93)
Late Show with David Letterman (host, 1993–2015)
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (host, 2018–)