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Engaged to Regina Lasko. Though it's been rumored that they secretly married years ago, nothing has officially been confirmed.

Allegedly, he will not stay for longer than five minutes for an on-location cameo appearance in any given film, which may be why Letterman doesn't really "appear" on stage with Jim Carrey and Jerry Lawler in Man on the Moon (1999), but rather is a special-effects image, like a cut-and-paste.

Is part owner of Team Rahal auto racing team (majority owner Bobby Rahal, 1986 Indianapolis 500 champion).

Attended Broad Ripple High School. Was voted Class Smart Alec.

Had a relationship with Merrill Markoe.

His production company is called Worldwide Pants.

His previous production companies include 'Space Age Meat' and 'Cardboard Shoe Productions'.

Born at 6:00am-CST.

Has an older sister named Janice and a younger sister named Gretchen.

Hero is Johnny Carson.

While working as a weatherman in Indianapolis, he once congratulated a tropical storm for being upgraded to a hurricane.

Says he never uses the same tie twice in his show.

Underwent quintuple bypass surgery on 14 January 2000.

Before his heart bypass surgery, he had not missed a day due to illness in his 18 years of late-night.

Multi-purpose names he uses for any man: "Larry," "Kenny," and "Rodney". Multi-purpose names for women: "Linda".

Nicknames for Paul Shaffer include "Johnny Carwash", "Wayne 'Fatboy' Ewing" and "Paul W. Shaffer."

His father, Joe Letterman, was a florist who died of a heart attack in 1973. Mother Dorothy remarried in 1983 to Hans Mengering.

He once hosted a game show pilot called The Riddlers (1977) (TV). Its celebrity guests were Joyce Bulifant, Michael McKean, Debralee Scott, Robert Urich and Jo Anne Worley. (The pilot was shown on the Game Show Network on 28 October 2000.).

He was frequently a celebrity guest on TV game shows of the 1970s, among them "The $10,000 Pyramid" (1973), "The Gong Show" (1976), and "Liar's Club" (1976).

Funds a scholarship at Ball State University (his alma mater, class of 1969).

Worked as a grocery bagger in Indianapolis in high school.

Was a resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, but moved to Westchester County, New York, around 2001.

Named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People of 2001".

He went to college with Jim Davis, another Indiana native who created and still writes the world famous comic strip "Garfield."

Guest hosted "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) 51 times.

Sister Gretchen is journalist, editor of St. Petersburg Times (FL) Lifestyles section.

Owns vacation home on St. Bart's.

Once petitioned to get a highway in his hometown named "the Dave Letterman Bypass" as a reference to his heart bypass surgery. Businesses in Indianapolis referred to the highway as "The Dave" for a short time.

Life Loyal Member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Girlfriend, Regina Lasko, gave birth to son, Harry Joseph, on 3 November 2003, named after David's father who passed away when he was 57 years old

Enthusiast of Coen Brothers' films.

2003 was the 19th year in a row that his show, be it "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) (CBS) or "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) (NBC) received an Emmy nomination for writing on a variety series.

Just won as a car owner in the Indy 500 (5-30-04) with co-owner Bobby Rahal and winner Buddy Rice.

He often does an in-joke that only his studio audience will understand. This is done by speaking with the audience before taping begins and finding out where people are from, what they do, etc. During the opening monologue, he will then make a reference to one of the audience members.

Was a writer on the 1970s comedy series "Good Times" (1974), as was his current late night talk show competitor Jay Leno.

On his shows he has mentioned to both Gene Siskel and Martin Scorsese that his favorite movie is Sergio Leone's C'era una volta il West (1968).

Owns a ranch just outside of Choteau, Montana.

Is portrayed by John Michael Higgins in The Late Shift (1996) (TV).

Auditioned for the role of Ted Stryker in Airplane! (1980).

Has mentioned on the "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) that his favorite song is The Spinners's "I'll Be Around (Whenever You Want Me)." On the July 27, 2006 broadcast, The Spinners appeared on the show, playing "I'll Be Around" with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.

At one time was a part owner of the Seattle Mariners, courtesy of then-owner, Jeff Smulyan, as he gave Letterman shares of his company, Emmis Communications, which included the Mariners (Letterman was given about 1%).

In February 2003, an emergency group of guest hosts had to be called to fill in on the "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993), when Letterman was suddenly debilitated with a bout of shingles.

Had a running gag with Indianapolis radio station WNAP during the 1970s. He would telephone in comedic "reports", allegedly from the Indiana State Fair, using the name Moferd Pardo.

Early in his television career, Dave did some ring announcing work for an Indianapolis wrestling promotion run by Dick the Bruiser (Dick Afflis). Years later on NBC, Dave nicknamed his band "The World's Most Dangerous Band", based on Dick the Bruiser's nickname of "The World's Most Dangerous Wrestler".

Pencils used at his talk show desk have erasers at both ends. This is so no one is injured when he throws them.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $40 million.

Spin City .... Rags (1 episode, 1998)

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996) (voice) (as Earl Hofert) .... Motley Crue Roadie #1

Cabin Boy (1994) (as Earl Hofert) .... Old Salt in Fishing Village

The Building .... The Thief (1 episode, 1993)

Merrill Markoe's Guide to Glamorous Living (1988) (TV)

Fast Friends (1979) (TV) .... Matt Morgan

Mork & Mindy .... Ellsworth (1 episode, 1979)

Mary (1978) TV series .... Announcer / ... (unknown episodes)

Aftonbladet TV Prize, Sweden

2002 Won TV Prize Best Foreign TV Personality - Male (Bästa utländska manliga tv-personlighet)

American Comedy Awards, USA

2001 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

1999 Nominated American Comedy Award Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) For the 5th Anniversary Special.

1996 Nominated American Comedy Award Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

1995 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication for: Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special (1995) (TV)

1994 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

1989 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) For the 6th aniversary special.

Daytime Emmy Awards

1981 Won Daytime Emmy Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Variety Series for: "The David Letterman Show" (1980)

Special Classification of Outstanding Individual Achievement - Writers for: "The David Letterman Show" (1980)

Emmy Awards

2008 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2007 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2006 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2005 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2004 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2003 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2002 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2001 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) For episode #1596. Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2000 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

1999 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

Jim Mulholland

1998 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

1997 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

For show #664.

1996 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program for: Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special II (1996) (TV)

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

1995 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program for: Late Show with David Letterman: Video Special (1995) (TV)

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

1994 Won Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

For show #160. Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

1993 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For show #1711.

1992 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program (Series) for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "10th Anniversary Special".

1991 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For show #1425.

1990 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "8th Anniversary Special".

1989 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "Seventh Anniversary Special".

1988 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "6th Anniversary Special". Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "Sixth Anniversary Special".

1987 Won Emmy Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

1986 Won Emmy Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "Fourth Anniversary Special". Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

1985 Won Emmy Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "Christmas with the Lettermans". Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "The Late Night Morning Show". Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For episode "Late Night in Los Angeles".

1984 Won Emmy Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For show #312. Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For show #285. Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)

For show #291.

People's Choice Awards, USA

2006 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host

2005 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host

TV Guide Awards

2001 Nominated TV Guide Award Talk-Variety Star of the Year

Writers Guild of America, USA

2002 Nominated WGA Award (TV) Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2001 Nominated WGA Award (TV) Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)

2000 Nominated WGA Award (TV) Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series for: "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)