Date of birth: April 12, 1947 (Age: 79 as of September 2026)
Full name: David Michael Letterman
Born place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Height: 6’1.5’’ (186.7 cm)
Weight: 83 kg (183 pounds)
Hair color: Fair
Eye color: Blue
David Michael Letterman was born on April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He studied radio and television at Ball State University and began as a local broadcaster and comedian.
Letterman hosted Late Night with David Letterman and The Late Show with David Letterman for more than three decades. His offbeat interviews, remote segments and production company Worldwide Pants influenced generations of late-night television.
The previous version framed his path as a simple success story and included unsupported appearance claims. Those claims were removed while his broadcasting career and production work were updated.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
