David Letterman
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David Letterman
Summary
David Letterman is a human[1]. Born in Indianapolis[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1947[3]. He worked as a television presenter[4], comedian[5], weather presenter[6], writer[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52,887 views/month, #3,671 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- David Letterman's place of birth was Indianapolis[2].
- David Letterman was born on April 12, 1947[3].
- David Letterman held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was David Letterman's native language[11].
- David Letterman worked as a television presenter[4].
- David Letterman's professions included comedian[5].
- David Letterman worked as a weather presenter[6].
- David Letterman worked as a writer[7].
- David Letterman worked as an actor[8].
- David Letterman worked as a journalist[12].
- David Letterman's education included a stint at Ball State University[13].
- David Letterman was educated at Broad Ripple High School[14].
- David Letterman received the Primetime Emmy Award[15].
- David Letterman received the Daytime Emmy Award[16].
- David Letterman received the Kennedy Center Honors[17].
- David Letterman received the Sagamore of the Wabash[18].
- David Letterman received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[19].
- David Letterman's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
- David Letterman was influenced by Steve Allen[21].
- David Letterman was influenced by Ernie Kovacs[22].
- David Letterman was influenced by Johnny Carson[23].
- David Letterman is recorded as male[24].
- David Letterman's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- David Letterman's Commons category is recorded as David Letterman[26].
- David Letterman's family name is recorded as Letterman[27].
Body
Origins and Family
David Letterman was born in Indianapolis[2]. He was born on April 12, 1947[3]. English was his native language[11].
Education
Educated at Ball State University[13], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1918[30] and Broad Ripple High School[14], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1886[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television presenter[4], comedian[5], weather presenter[6], writer[7], actor[8], and journalist[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award[15], a group of awards[34], in United States[35], founded in 1949[36]; Daytime Emmy Award[16], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1974[39]; Kennedy Center Honors[17], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1978[42]; Sagamore of the Wabash[18], an award[43], in United States[44]; and Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[19], a cultural prize[45], in United States[46], founded in 1998[47].
Personal Life
David Letterman's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
Works and Contributions
Things named for David Letterman include 27899 Letterman[48].
Why It Matters
David Letterman ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52,887 views/month, #3,671 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by John Oliver[51], an actor[52], b. 1977[53], of United Kingdom[54], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award[55]; Pablo Francisco[56], a comedian[57], b. 1974[58], of United States[59]; and Fabio Fazio[60], a television presenter[61], b. 1964[62], of Italy[63].
Entities named for him include 27899 Letterman[48].
FAQs
Where was David Letterman born?
David Letterman was born in Indianapolis[2].
What did David Letterman do for work?
David Letterman worked as television presenter[4], comedian[5], weather presenter[6], writer[7], and actor[8].
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[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[51], Pablo Francisco[56], and Fabio Fazio[60].