| Real Name/Full Name | David Michael Letterman |
| Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Dave; David Letterman |
| Birth Place: | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 12 April 1947 |
| Age/How Old: | 77 years old |
| Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 187 cm In Feet and Inches – 6′ 1″ |
| Weight: | In Kilograms – 78 Kg In Pounds – 171.96 lbs |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Hair Color: | Dark Brown |
| Parents Name: | Father –Harry Joe Letterman Mother –Dorothy Marie Letterman |
| Siblings: | 2 sisters (Janice Letterman and Gretchen Letterman) |
| School: | Broad Ripple High School |
| College: | Ball State University |
| Religion: | Presbyterian |
| Nationality: | American |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aries |
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Wife/Spouse Name: | Regina Lasko (m. 2009), Michelle Cook (m. 1968–1978) |
| Kids/Children Name: | Harry Joseph Letterman |
| Profession: | Comedian, Author, Journalist, film producer |
| Net Worth: | $450 million |
| Last Updated: | April 2024 |
David Letterman is an American comedian, author, and journalist. He has hosted many late nights shows starting from 1st February 1982 (Late Night with David Letterman, NBC) to 20th May 2015 (Late Show with David Letterman, CBS), making to 6080 episodes in the Late Show and Late Night combined. David is also a well-known film producer. His company, the Worldwide pants, produced many shows, including his shows and the Late Late Shows. Presently he is hosting the show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman by David Letterman on Netflix.
Well, how well do you know about David Letterman? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about David Letterman’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about David Letterman to date.
Biography and Early Life
David Letterman was born in Indiana and was more close to his father. His father told good jokes. He always feared losing his father because when he was young, his father suffered his first attack, and since then, his fear multiplied, and when his father was 57, he suffered a second heart attack and died.
As a child, young Letterman showed signs of being a class clown. He also showed tendencies of being an independent child himself. By the end of the 1970s, Letterman was writing for televisions and was struggling as a stand-up comedian. Then slowly, he got into the world of celebrity by the end of 1976.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is David Letterman in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, David Letterman’s age is 77 years old as of today’s date 16th April 2024 having been born on 12 April 1947. Though, he is 6′ 1″ in feet and inches and 187 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 171.96 lbs in Pound and 78kg in Kilograms.
Education
David went to the Broad Ripple High School, which was not far from his town. After passing out of school, he went to Ball State University. He wanted to attend Indiana University, but his grades were low, so he had to attend Ball State University. He studied radio and television there. From campus, his career began in the arena of radio broadcasting.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
In 1968, Letterman married his college girlfriend, Michelle Cook. After nine long years, they had a fallout and got divorced in 1977. After his divorce, he had a love affair with Merril Markoe, a worker on his show who later became a head writer. This relation was a long one. It lasted for nine years, but they didn’t get married. In 1986, he got involved with another woman, Regina Lasko, who is currently his wife.
They dated for 23 years. They were in a live-in relationship for these years and had a son in 2003. Letterman and Lasko got married in 2009. Not too long after this marriage, Letterman started having some extra-marital affair with his office staff but then got involved in a scandal when one of his partner’s boyfriend threatened Letterman, and he revealed his identity and saved his marriage at all costs.
Is David Letterman Gay?
No, David is not gay. He is straight in his sexual inclination. He had so many affairs with women, and this proves that he cannot be gay.
Professional Career
His career started as a radio host in his hometown, Indiana. After graduating from college, he went on to be the anchor of a local television station where he caught the public’s eyes for his magnificent personality. Subsequently, he was hired by WTTV-TV for his energy and quick-wit.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1975, and the Starland Vocal band hired him as their writer. Later on, in 1978, he started the “peeping times” there. Afterward, he paid visits to many shows, and in 1982, he finally got started with The Late Night with David Letterman, and since then, his career is on the high-rise.
Awards
David Letterman and his show was honored with many awards, like
- Daytime Emmy Awards, 1981, 1994
- Primetime creative arts Emmy Awards, 1985,1986, 1987.
- Peabody personal award, 2016
- Kennedy Centers awards, 2012
- Mark Twain Prize for American humor, 2017.
- People’s choice award, 2005.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of David Letterman in 2024
As of 2024, The total net worth of David Letterman is around $450 million. His annual income is $50 million that comes from licensing and syndication fees. It is expected that his net worth will increase more in future, all dedicated to his hard work.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
- His career in late-night shows is one of America’s most extended, spanning over 33 years.
- His first gig fired him out of nowhere.
- He had a unique ability to forecast weather.
- His show, “Late Night Show With David Letterman” got 72 Emmy Awards nomination.
David Letterman was kind of an extraordinary television anchor and host. He is specialized as a comedian and is self-built. He is aspirational, owning the right production house, the World Wide pants. Apart from his notorious love life, he has succeeded in almost all spheres he touched.
