David Letterman
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Summary
David Letterman was born on April 12, 1947[1], in Indianapolis[2]. He has worked as a television presenter[3], comedian[4], weather presenter[5], writer[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,741 views/month, #3,671 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: journalist[11], television producer[12]
- Educated at: Ball State University[13], Broad Ripple High School[14]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[15], Daytime Emmy Award[16], Kennedy Center Honors[17], Sagamore of the Wabash[18], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[19]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[20]
- Influenced by: Steve Allen[21], Ernie Kovacs[22], Johnny Carson[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: David Letterman[25]
- Family name: Letterman[26]
- Given name: David[27], Michael[28]
- Pseudonym: Earl Hofert[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:David Letterman[30]
- Commons gallery: David Letterman[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32], Japanese[33], Spanish[34], Italian[35]
- Name in native language: David Letterman[36]
- Start of work period: 1974[37]
- Net worth: 400,000,000[38]
Product Details
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Type: Person[39]
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Country: US[40]
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Began / founded: 1947-04-12[41]
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MusicBrainz ID: 654c7842-b6a6-4dc4-a020-266d3e8fbef4[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for David Letterman include 27899 Letterman[43].
Why It Matters
David Letterman has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by John Oliver[46], an actor[47], b. 1977[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[50]; Fabio Fazio[51], a television presenter[52], b. 1964[53], of Italy[54]; and Pablo Francisco[55], a comedian[56], b. 1974[57], of United States[58].
Entities named for him include 27899 Letterman[43].
FAQs
Where was David Letterman born?
David Letterman was born in Indianapolis[2].
What did David Letterman do for work?
David Letterman worked as a television presenter[3], comedian[4], weather presenter[5], writer[6], and actor[7].
Where did David Letterman go to school?
David Letterman was educated at Ball State University[13] and Broad Ripple High School[14].
What awards did David Letterman receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[15], Daytime Emmy Award[16], Kennedy Center Honors[17], and Sagamore of the Wabash[18].
Who did David Letterman influence?
David Letterman has been cited as an influence by John Oliver[46], Fabio Fazio[51], and Pablo Francisco[55].