David Letterman
Pseudonym | Earl Hofert
Birth name | David Michael Letterman
Born | (1947-04-12) April 12, 1947 (age 71) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Medium | Stand-up, television, film
Alma mater | Ball State University
Years active | 1971–present
Genres | Observational 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)
Children | 1
Parent(s) | Harry Joseph Letterman Dorothy Marie Letterman Mengering (née Hofert)
Relative(s) | Earl Jacob Hofert Jr. (uncle)
Notable works and roles | The 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–)