
Biography
David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American former television talk show host, comedian, writer, and producer. He hosted a late night television talk show for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC, and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night and Late Show.
Acted in 27
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
The Easy Kind
David Letterman
- 2022
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Pearl Jam: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Movie
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Joy Behar: Say Anything!
TV
- 2005
Warren Zevon: The Letterman Show Collection
Movie
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
Cabin Boy
Old Salt In Fishing Village
- 1993
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
- 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Movie
- 1981
Open All Night
TV
1970s
- 1979
Fast Friends
Matt Morgan
- 1978
Peeping Times
Dan Cochran
- 1977
The Starland Vocal Band Show
TV
Produced 14
2020s
- 2025
Andy Kaufman Is Me
Executive Producer
- 2024
Stupid Pet Tricks
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2018
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
The Knights of Prosperity
Producer
- 2006
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
- 1995
The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder
Producer
- 1994
The High Life
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1982
- 1980
The David Letterman Show
Producer
Wrote 3
2020s
- 2024
Stupid Pet Tricks
Original Concept
1990s
- 1993
1980s
- 1982
Created 1
2010s
- 2015
Appearances126
2020s
- 2026
Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been
Self
In Memoriam
Himself
Bobby Rahal: True American Racer
Self
Soccer's American Dream
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2025
Cam Gaze - À la recherche des premières "camgirls"
Self (archive) - late show host · 1 episode
Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion
Self
Andy Kaufman Is Me
Self
IndyCar: Anything to Win
Self
- 2024
Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Stupid Pet Tricks
Self · 2 episodes
- 2023
The Great Heisman Race of 1997
Self (archive footage)
Late Night Nightmare
Self
- 2022
Show Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It)
Self
- 2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Controlling Britney Spears
Self (archive Audio)
Sisters with Transistors
Self (archive footage)
Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie
Narrator (voice)
- 2020
The Comedy Store
Self · 5 episodes
2010s
- 2019
This Is Farrah Fawcett
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Self
- 2017
- 2015
The Making of Trump
Self (archive footage)
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Self / Audition Tape (archive footage)
- 2014
An Open Secret
Self (archive footage)
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Self (archive footage)
Mad As Hell
Self (archive footage)
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles
Self
- 2013
- 2012
Me @ the Zoo
Self (archive footage)
- 2011
The Undefeated
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2005
Earth to America
Self (archived footage)
- 2003
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Self
- 2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self (archive footage)
- 2001
50 Years of NBC Late Night
Self (archive footage)
VH1 News Special: Grunge
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1999
Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999
self
Teen Choice Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1998
- 1997
- 1995
National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
Self (uncredited)
A Night to Die For
Self
- 1994
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
Self
- 1993
1980s
- 1989
I'm from Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
- 1987
Action Family
Self
- 1986
The Jay Leno Special
self
- 1984
Steve Martin Live!
Self
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
- 1981
David Letterman: Looking For Fun
Self
- 1980
The David Letterman Show
Host · 90 episodes
1970s
- 1977
Mary
Self (Various Characters)
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
- 1953
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 2 episodes
No release date
Biography: David Letterman
Self
Thanked in the credits1
1990s
- 1998