David Letterman receives The Chairman's Spotlight Award at TGF's 40th Anniversary Gala

Over 33 years on late-night television, David Letterman
hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night (NBC) and The
Late Show (CBS), and was the longest-running late-night
broadcaster in American history. As a writer, performer,
and producer, Letterman is one of the most-nominated
individuals in Emmy Award® history, with 52 nominations,
resulting in 10 wins. Letterman is also a two-time
Peabody-Award winner and a Kennedy Center Honoree.
From his roots in comedy, Letterman also distinguished himself as an interviewer on
his late night shows, sharing the stage with U.S. Presidents, Cabinet officials, Medal
of Honor recipients, and virtually every Presidential candidate for more than 20 years.
Through his guest interviews, Letterman also brought to light important global issues
such as world hunger and climate change.
Letterman announced his departure from The Late Show in 2014, and aired his
final episode on May 20th, 2015, to an audience of 13.76 million people. In 2016, he
traveled to India to shine a light on climate change for Years of Living Dangerously
(National Geographic).
Letterman can currently be seen hosting My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, a
five-time Emmy-nominated interview show streaming on Netflix, featuring guests
including former President Barack Obama, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,
Tina Fey, Jay-Z, Malala, Melinda Gates and Billie Eilish.
David Letterman resides in New York with his wife Regina and son Harry.