David Letterman

Began a relationship with his second wife, Regina Lasko , in February of 1986; they did not marry until March 19th, 2009.

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 doesnt really "appear" on stage with Jim Carrey and Jerry Lawler in Man on the Moon , 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 Mengering remarried in 1983 to Hans Mengering.

He once hosted a game show pilot called The Riddlers . 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" , "The Gong Show" , and "Liars Club" .

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 Magazines "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" 51 times.

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

Owns vacation home on St. Barts.

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.

On 3 November 2003, Lettermans then-girlfriend (now his wife), Regina Lasko , gave birth to their son, Harry Joseph Letterman , named after Lettermans father, who passed away at the age of 57.

Enthusiast of Coen Brothers films.

2003 was the 19th year in a row that his show, be it "Late Show with David Letterman" (CBS) or "Late Night with David Letterman" (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" , 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 Cera una volta il West .

Owns a ranch just outside of Choteau, Montana.

Is portrayed by John Michael Higgins in The Late Shift .

Auditioned for the role of Ted Stryker in Airplane! .

Has mentioned on the "Late Show with David Letterman" that his favorite song is The Spinners s "Ill Be Around (Whenever You Want Me)." On the July 27, 2006 broadcast, The Spinners appeared on the show, playing "Ill 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" , 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 Worlds Most Dangerous Band", based on Dick the Bruisers nickname of "The Worlds 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.

Married his second wife Regina Lasko in a courthouse ceremony near their ranch home in Montana.

Appeared on the cover of GQ magazine three times: July 84, June 90 and August 93.

Stopped smoking cigars in 2004.

Hasnt had any alcoholic beverages since 1983.

Is a fan of the cartoon "Beavis and Butthead".

Wrote jokes for Jimmie Walker s stand-up act and his series "Good Times" .

Recipient of the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. Other recipient that year were Buddy Guy , Dustin Hoffman , Natalia Makarova , and the rock band Led Zeppelin , comprising John Paul Jones , Jimmy Page , and Robert Plant.

(February 2003) In August, Dave will celebrate 10 years as host of the 6 time consecutive Emmy Award winning CBS show "Late Show with David Letterman" .

Announced his retirement on April 3, 2014, with guest star Johnny Depp.

His father had English, Scots-Irish, and German ancestry. His mothers family was of German descent.

On the last show, David Letterman held a pencil with an eraser on each end. This was a reference to his hero, Johnny Carson, who also had used such a pencil as a prop on the Tonight Show.

Turned down numerous offers to host "Saturday Night Live" because he felt he was terrible at sketch comedy. His time on Mary Tyler Moores variety show convinced him of that.

Like fellow talk show host Johnny Carson , Letterman is also known to be a very private man.

David Lettermans Mother Dorothy Mengering died at the age of 95 on April 11, 2017 just one day before David Lettermans 70th birthday.

Inducted Pearl Jam into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame April 7, 2017. Neil Young was originally supposed to induct the band, but Young was forced to back out due to illness. The induction ceremony was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Friends with Bill Cosby , Regis Philbin , Julia Roberts , Steve Martin , Martin Short , Jimmy Kimmel , Amy Schumer , Paul Shaffer, and Jimmie Walker.

Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.

In Hollywood, Oscar is king.

There is no off position on the genius switch.

The worst tempered people I have ever met were those who knew that they,were wrong.

Based on what you know about him in history books, what do you think Abraham Lincoln would be doing if he were alive today? 1) Writing his memoirs of the Civil War. 2) Advising the President. 3) Desperately clawing at the inside of his coffin.

She represents the country Alamonia.

This guy put the suck in success.

The White House is giving George W. Bush intelligence briefings. You know, some of these jokes just write themselves.