David Letterman

Q: Has David Letterman won any Oscars?

David Letterman has not won an Oscar, but he was nominated for an Academy Award for producing the documentary '10th & Wolf'.

Q: What was David Letterman's first film?

David Letterman's first film appearance was in 'The Last Action Hero' (1993), where he played himself in a cameo role.

Q: What are David Letterman's most successful films?

David Letterman's most notable film appearances include 'The Last Action Hero' and 'The Kid Stays in the Picture', where he showcased his comedic talents.

Q: What can you tell me about David Letterman's personal life?

David Letterman has one son, Harry Joseph Letterman, with his wife Regina Lasko. He is known for keeping his personal life relatively private.

Q: What is David Letterman's estimated net worth?

David Letterman's estimated net worth is approximately $400 million, making him one of the wealthiest figures in television.

Q: What are some milestones in David Letterman's filmography?

Milestones in David Letterman's filmography include the launch of 'Late Night' in 1982, his transition to CBS with 'The Late Show', and his recent Netflix series 'My Next Guest'.

Q: Has David Letterman received any major awards?

Yes, David Letterman has received numerous awards, including 16 Daytime Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award for his contributions to television.

Known for

Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)

IMDb 6.1 / 10

2019 / Comedy / 82mins

Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny...

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman poster

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2018–)

IMDb 7.9 / 10

2018– / Talk-Show / 60 min

TV legend David Letterman teams up with fascinating global figures for in-depth interviews and curiosity-fueled excursions in this monthly talk show.

Name

David Letterman

Height

6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Born

12 April 1947, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Spouses

Regina Lasko (2009–present)

Children

1 (Harry Joseph Letterman)

Parents

Harry Joseph Letterman, Dorothy Marie Letterman

Estimated Net Worth

$400 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	Movie Bobby Rahal: True American Racer Fox Sports documentary celebrating the life, legacy and 1986 Indy 500 victory of the legendary driver and team owner, chronicling...	Self	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2026	TV Soccer's American Dream Follows America's relationship with soccer, from failed leagues and financial struggles to the rise of women's game, tracking the sport's...	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
2025	TV Cam Gaze - À la recherche des premières "camgirls"	Self (archive) - late show host	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2025	Movie My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam Sandler Adam Sandler invites Dave backstage on his comedy tour, then they sit down at NYU to chat about stand-up, famous...	Self - Host	TMDB 6.0 / 10
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2025	Movie 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony On Saturday, November 8, 2025, rock royalty once again gathered to celebrate the induction of another class of performers, influencers...	Self	TMDB 4.8 / 10
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2025	Movie John Candy: I Like Me Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery,...	Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2025	Movie Andy Kaufman Is Me A rare window into the enigmatic mind of comedy legend Andy Kaufman through his never-before-heard audio diary recordings. As marionette...	Self	Not rated
2025	Movie Untold: The Fall of Favre This eye-opening documentary delves into Brett Favre's controversial career, the dark side of sports stardom, and the scandals that marred...	Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2025	Movie IndyCar: Anything to Win INDYCAR: Anything to Win is a documentary leading up to the 109th Indianapolis 500, taking viewers inside the high-stakes world...	Self	Not rated
2025	TV Everybody's Live with John Mulaney John Mulaney conducts the first-ever celebrity sit-down talk show. Live every week.	Self - Former TV Celebrity, 6'2"	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2025	Movie Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy The story of Matthew Perry's rise to fame is interwoven with the harrowing story of his final days, as his...	Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2025	Movie This Is the Tom Green Documentary From outrageous stunts to a life-changing cancer battle and his decision to trade Hollywood for an Ottawa farm, this is...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2025	Movie SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2025	TV Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action This jaw-dropping documentary goes behind the scenes of America's most controversial talk show to expose its biggest scandals, both on-...	Self - Host, 'The Late Show with David Letterman' (archive footage)	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2024	TV Mr. McMahon WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2024	Movie Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer World Cup champion Hope Solo opens up about her turbulent rise to the top of women's soccer amid public scandals...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2024	Movie The Easy Kind A rollicking journey toward true self-expression for Elizabeth Cook, as she breaks through the constraints of country music to become...	David Letterman	Not rated
2024	Movie Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had...	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2024	Movie Group Therapy A thoughtful and humorous navigation of personal conversations on mental health, through the lens of a group therapy session led...	Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2024	Movie Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes The story of the rise to stardom of Joaquin Phoenix, an actor of magnetic physique, tumultuous past, socially committed, who...	Self - TV Host (archive footage)	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2024	TV John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A. In six live installments, John Mulaney explores Los Angeles during a week when pretty much every funny person is in...	Self	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2024	Movie My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney John Mulaney returns to his Chicago high school with David Letterman as they candidly discuss addiction, fatherhood and the state...	Self - Host	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2024	TV Stupid Pet Tricks A half-hour variety show that features a parade of pets performing ridiculous, silly fun and extraordinary tricks, and demonstrates the...	Self	TMDB 3.7 / 10
2024	Movie DEVO Originally formed amidst the chaos of the 1970 Kent State anti-Vietnam War protest killings, the not quite new wave band...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2023	Movie The Great Heisman Race of 1997 An immersive, time-capsule style film chronicling the controversial Heisman race that unfolded at the center of an unforgettable season.	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
2023	Movie Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met...	Self	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2023	TV SmartLess: On the Road Hop on the road with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes as they take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2023	Movie Late Night Nightmare We've reached the final episode of The Late Late Show and James is restless...probably because fellow late night hosts Seth...	Self	Not rated
2023	TV Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2023	Movie Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman Filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge...	Self	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2023	Movie The Many Faces of Jim Carrey From his humble beginnings in Canada to becoming one of Hollywood's most beloved and successful stars, The Many Faces of...	Self (Archive Footage)	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2022	Movie My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy David Letterman journeys to Kyiv, Ukraine for a stirring, personal and in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.	Self - Host	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2022	Movie Show Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It) This documentary explores the life and career of longtime comedian Gary Mule Deer.	Self	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2022	TV Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist From Notre Dame to the NFL, Manti Te'o's future in football showed promise until a secret online relationship sent his...	Self - Host, 'Late Show with David Letterman' (archive footage)	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2022	TV The Last Movie Stars A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2022	TV That’s My Time with David Letterman David Letterman invites some of the hottest up-and-coming stand-up stars to perform a set and sit down for a chat.	Self - Host	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2022	Movie Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2022	Movie We Feed People We Feed People spotlights renowned chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen’s incredible mission and evolution over 12...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2021	Movie The Super Bob Einstein Film Follows the life of the late actor, writer and producer Bob Einstein, featuring some of his greatest comedic contributions.	自己	Not rated
2021	Movie The Super Bob Einstein Movie This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the...	Self	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2021	Movie 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors...	Self	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2021	Movie Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A A follow-up special to Madonna's recently released concert documentary film MADAME X. This special features questions from very special guests...	Self	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2021	Movie Controlling Britney Spears Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controlling tool against her”. This New York Times...	Self (archive Audio)	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2021	TV This Is Pop Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2021	Movie Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie The story of the abandoned production of 'Day of the Champion', a movie about Formula 1 which was set to...	Narrator (voice)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2020	Movie Zappa With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2020	Movie Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man It took his whole life to live and three full years to film Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man. Filmed in...	Self	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2020	TV The Comedy Store This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which...	Self	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2020	TV The Drew Barrymore Show Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2020	Movie My Darling Vivian The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2019	Movie Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season Universally recognized as the greatest female skier ever, Lindsey Vonn went on a remarkable journey that was defined by unexpected...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2019	Movie My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan "King of Bollywood" Shah Rukh Khan opens up about his rise to fame, his family and his billions of fans...	Self - Host	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2019	Movie APEX: The Secret Race Across America APEX: The Secret Race Across America is a documentary film that takes viewers on a fast-paced ride through the illegal,...	Self	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2019	Movie Between Two Ferns: The Movie Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and...	David Letterman	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2019	Movie Cola Wars Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the “New Coke” debacle of 1985. For almost...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2019	Movie Mike Wallace Is Here For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2019	Movie This Is Farrah Fawcett Friends and loved ones of Farrah Fawcett recall the actress' personal struggles and final days.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2019	TV Desus & Mero The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off...	Self - Illustrious Guest	TMDB 5.1 / 10
2018	TV Norm Macdonald Has a Show Building on their original talk show, comedian Norm Macdonald and sidekick Adam Eget sit down and chat with celebrity guests...	Self - Guest	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2018	Movie Whitney Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with...	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2018	Movie Won't You Be My Neighbor? For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by...	Self - TV Host (archive footage)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2018	Movie Bathtubs Over Broadway When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and...	Self	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2018	Movie Andre the Giant An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2018	Movie Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely...	Self	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2018	TV My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.	Self - Host	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2017	Movie Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman...	Self	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2017	TV The Nineties Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the decade that gave us the...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2017	Movie Get Me Roger Stone From his days of testifying at the Watergate hearings to advising recent presidential candidate Donald Trump, Roger Stone has long...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2017	Movie Mike and the Mad Dog Dive into the inner workings of one of the sports world's most unlikely partnerships: Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog”...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2017	Movie Pearl Jam: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony #32. Seventh and final performance of the evening. Former drummers Dave Krussen...	Unknown character	Not rated
2015	Movie The Making of Trump As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 4.4 / 10
2015	Movie Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her show’s theme song declared, she...	Self / Audition Tape (archive footage)	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2015	TV The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late...	Self - Guest	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2015	Movie David Letterman: A Life on Television A retrospective look at Letterman's career in television from his days as a weatherman in Indiana to his retirement from...	Self	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2015	TV MLB Network Presents A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2014	Movie An Open Secret An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2014	Movie Led Zeppelin Played Here 1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2014	Movie Life Itself The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a...	Self - TV Host (archive footage)	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2014	Movie Don Rickles: One Night Only Comedy has never seen a night like this. The biggest superstars in the world gather to honor the one who...	Self	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2014	Movie Mad As Hell MAD AS HELL follows Cenk Uygur's transformation from unknown talk show host on local Public Access TV to an internet...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2014	TV Last Week Tonight with John Oliver A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.	Self	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2014	TV Late Night with Seth Meyers Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as...	Self	TMDB 5.1 / 10
2014	Movie The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-studded tribute...	Self	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2013	TV Norm Macdonald Live Norm Macdonald Live is a weekly talk show hosted by Norm Macdonald and co-host Adam Eget. The show features interviews...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2012	TV Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up...	Self	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2012	Movie Me @ the Zoo An intimate look at a controversial young video blogger, regarded by millions as the Internet's first rebel folk hero.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2012	Movie Johnny Carson: King of Late Night Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30...	Self	TMDB 7.8 / 10
2011	Movie Corman's World A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director...	Self - TV Host (archive footage)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2011	Movie Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television Even though her program was only seen in four Midwestern cities, Ruth Lyons presided over America's highest-rated daytime TV talk...	Self	Not rated
2011	Movie The Undefeated A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 2.7 / 10
2010	Movie I'm Still Here I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access,...	David Letterman	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2009	TV Joy Behar: Say Anything! Joy Behar: Say Anything! was a news program and talk show hosted by Emmy-award winning talk show host Joy Behar....	Unknown character	Not rated
2007	Movie Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my...	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
2006	TV Web Junk 20 Web Junk 20 is an American television program in which Vh1 and iFilm collaborate to highlight the twenty funniest and...	Unknown character	TMDB 9.3 / 10
2005	Movie Earth to America Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.	Self (archived footage)	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2005	TV The Colbert Report The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2005	Movie Warren Zevon: The Letterman Show Collection Warren Zevon's guest spots over the years, from The David Letterman Show.	Unknown character	Not rated
2003	Movie Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in this one-hour special. Many guest appearances and clip...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2003	Movie American Splendor An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2003	TV Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2002	Movie The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s From those early days of black and white with Ed Ames' memorable Tomahawk toss, to Tiny Tim's Technicolor wedding, to...	Unknown character	Not rated
2002	Movie NBC 75th Anniversary Special A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2001	Movie 50 Years of NBC Late Night Conan O'Brien hosts a special celebrating 50 Years of Late Night television on NBC.	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
2001	Movie VH1 News Special: Grunge VH1 and SPIN magazine teamed up to present 'VH1 News Special: Grunge', an in-depth look at the Seattle-born movement that...	Self (archive footage)	Not rated
1999	Movie Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999 A compilation of Pete Townshend's performances and interviews on The David Letterman Show from 1985 to 1999.	self	Not rated
1999	Movie Man on the Moon The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.	Self (uncredited)	TMDB 7.2 / 10
1999	TV Teen Choice Awards The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were held in 1999....	Self	TMDB 9.1 / 10
1999	TV Mark Twain Prize Honoring the best in American comedy annually since 1998, the recipients of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor...	Self	TMDB 6.2 / 10
1998	Movie Totally Bill Hicks Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and...	Self	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1998	Movie Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers Cher hosts this retrospective about her life and career with former partner and husband, Sonny Bono.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 8.5 / 10
1997	TV The View ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...	Self	TMDB 4.3 / 10
1997	Movie Private Parts The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is recounted from his humble beginnings to his view from the...	David Letterman	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1996	Movie Beavis and Butt-Head Do America Slacker duo Beavis and Butt-Head wake to discover their TV has been stolen. Their search for a new one takes...	Motley Crue Roadie #1 (voice)	TMDB 6.6 / 10
1996	TV Spin City Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed...	David Letterman	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1996	TV Spin City Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed...	Rags (uncredited) (voice)	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1996	TV Cosby Cosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1996	Movie Eddie Eddie is a New York limo driver and a fanatical follower of the New York Knicks professional basketball team. The...	David Letterman (uncredited)	TMDB 5.5 / 10
1995	Movie National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins America's three top leisure-time activities come roaring to life in National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins. This film consists of three...	Self (uncredited)	TMDB 5.1 / 10
1995	Movie A Night to Die For TV special featuring interviews with Wayne Newton, Wayne Gretzky, Kareem Abdul Jabar, Rudolph Giuliani, Mike Ditka, and Ice-T. Aired on...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1995	Movie Rush Limbaugh's America FRONTLINE explores the phenomenon of conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh. Three hours each day, five days a week, Limbaugh...	Self (archival footage)	Not rated
1994	Movie Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several...	Self	TMDB 7.4 / 10
1994	Movie Cabin Boy A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew...	Old Salt In Fishing Village	TMDB 5.2 / 10
1993	TV The Nanny That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel)....	David Letterman (uncredited)	TMDB 8.1 / 10
1993	TV Late Night with Conan O'Brien Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition...	Self - Guest	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1993	TV Late Show with David Letterman David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a...	Self - Host	TMDB 6.4 / 10
1993	TV Beavis and Butt-Head Two dimwitted teenagers discuss TV, heavy-metal music, nachos, and trying to "score with chicks." When the duo aren't sitting on...	David Letterman (voice)	TMDB 7.1 / 10
1992	TV The Larry Sanders Show Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure...	David Letterman	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	David Letterman (voice)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1989	TV Seinfeld A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in...	David Letterman	TMDB 8.3 / 10
1989	Movie I'm from Hollywood I'm from Hollywood is about the adventures of late performance artist Andy Kaufman in the world of professional wrestling. This...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1987	Movie Action Family At work, Chris is a hardboiled no-nonsense detective who's investigating a series of brutal murders of jazz musicians. At home,...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1986	Movie The Jay Leno Special Beginning with the faux murder of David Letterman, this Jay Leno special ranges from a Christian Vs Evolution courtroom satire...	self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1985	Movie The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There The NBC All Star Hour (1985) was a one-hour primetime television special that brought together stars from NBC’s biggest shows...	Unknown character	Not rated
1984	Movie Steve Martin Live! This video contains three segments. First, the Oscar-nominated short 'The Absent-Minded Waiter' (1977). Then a fake interview with Steve Martin...	Self	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1982	Movie Night of 100 Stars The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
1982	TV Late Night with David Letterman Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by...	Self - Host	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1981	TV Open All Night Open All Night is a situation comedy on ABC. It premiered on November 28, 1981, and ran until March 5,...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.7 / 10
1981	TV Entertainment Tonight Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks...	Self	TMDB 4.3 / 10
1981	Movie David Letterman: Looking For Fun David Letterman looks at potentially fun things to do, such as going to a video arcade, visiting a wax museum,...	Self	Not rated
1980	TV The David Letterman Show The David Letterman Show is a live morning NBC talk show hosted by David Letterman. It ran from June 23...	Host	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1979	Movie Fast Friends A young divorcee struggles to provide for her young son and make a new life for herself in the backstage...	Matt Morgan	TMDB 9.0 / 10
1978	TV Mork & Mindy A wacky alien comes to Earth to study its residents and the life of the human woman he boards with...	Ellsworth	TMDB 7.1 / 10
1978	Movie Peeping Times Peeping Times is a comedy special that aired on NBC on January 25, 1978. Co-produced, written and directed by Rudy...	Dan Cochran	TMDB 4.0 / 10
1977	Movie Mary American comedy variety show hosted by and starring Mary Tyler Moore	Self (Various Characters)	Not rated
1977	TV The Starland Vocal Band Show The Starland Vocal Band Show was a summer replacement variety show broadcast on CBS for six weeks in the summer...	Unknown character	Not rated
1962	TV The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.5 / 10
1962	TV The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from...	Self	TMDB 7.5 / 10
1962	TV The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from...	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	TMDB 7.5 / 10
1962	TV The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from...	Self - Guest Host	TMDB 7.5 / 10
1959	TV The Grammys An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording...	Self	TMDB 8.6 / 10
1953	TV The Oscars An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
1949	TV The Emmy Awards An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television...	Self	TMDB 7.9 / 10
TBA	Movie Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been A documentary on Darlene Love, the singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee known for “He’s a Rebel”...	Self	Not rated
TBA	Movie Biography: David Letterman Featuring hilarious moments from his early career, incisive interviews with friends and film critics, as well as clips from his...	Self	Not rated
TBA	Movie Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer A feature documentary about Paul Shaffer, best known David Letterman’s longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader.	Self	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2025	Movie Andy Kaufman Is Me A rare window into the enigmatic mind of comedy legend Andy Kaufman through his never-before-heard audio diary recordings. As marionette...	Executive Producer Production	Not rated
2024	TV Stupid Pet Tricks A half-hour variety show that features a parade of pets performing ridiculous, silly fun and extraordinary tricks, and demonstrates the...	Original Concept Writing	TMDB 3.7 / 10
2024	TV Stupid Pet Tricks A half-hour variety show that features a parade of pets performing ridiculous, silly fun and extraordinary tricks, and demonstrates the...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 3.7 / 10
2018	Movie Bathtubs Over Broadway When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2015	TV The Late Late Show with James Corden Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night...	Creator Creator	TMDB 5.1 / 10
2008	TV The Bonnie Hunt Show The Bonnie Hunt Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted by Bonnie Hunt. It premiered on September 8, 2008....	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 4.4 / 10
2007	TV The Knights of Prosperity Eugene Gurkin has dreamt of opening his own bar for years, but his dead-end job as a janitor won't even...	Producer Production	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2006	Movie Strangers with Candy A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2000	TV Ed After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.7 / 10
1999	TV Strangers with Candy Jerri Blank is a former prostitute and junkie whore who returns to high school as a 46-year-old freshman at Flatpoint...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.5 / 10
1998	Movie Jackie Chan: My Story Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts...	Thanks Crew	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1996	TV Everybody Loves Raymond Ray Barone is a successful sportswriter living on Long Island with his wife Debra, daughter Ally, and twin sons, Geoffrey...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.8 / 10
1995	TV The Drew Carey Show Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten...	Producer Production	TMDB 6.5 / 10
1995	TV The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder The Late Late Show is an American late-night television talk and variety show on CBS. It first aired in January...	Producer Production	TMDB 6.3 / 10
1994	TV The High Life The series followed the cabin crew at the fictional airline, Air Scotia, flying out of Prestwick Airport. The crew consisted...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.6 / 10
1993	TV Late Show with David Letterman David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.4 / 10
1982	TV Late Night with David Letterman Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1982	TV Late Night with David Letterman Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.1 / 10
1980	TV The David Letterman Show The David Letterman Show is a live morning NBC talk show hosted by David Letterman. It ran from June 23...	Producer Production	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1977	Movie Superstunt TV special on NBC in 1977 about dangerous stunts.	Writer Writing	Not rated
TBA	Movie Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer A feature documentary about Paul Shaffer, best known David Letterman’s longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader.	Executive Producer Production	Not rated

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