Best known as a television personality and talk show host, David Letterman was born April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana and came up in very humble surroundings. From the post-9/11 episode to Warren Zevon’s interview following his cancer diagnosis, TheWrap looks at the most poignant highlights from the late-night host’s run With David Letterman. David Letterman hosted this popular late-night comedy/talk-show. Often, Dave would go on location or to the phone lines to play pranks. Some. Stephen Colbert will succeed David Letterman as host of The Late Show, CBS announced Thursday, one week after Letterman told his audience that he would. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 25, 2013. Category. Film & Animation; License. Standard YouTube License Two comedy legends coming through! David Letterman and Billy Eichner hit the streets of New York recently to ask people what the Late Show host's next. Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs a portion of Black on The Late Show with David Letterman on . David Letterman on Us Weekly, your trusted source for the latest celebrity pictures, news, biography, & videos. David Letterman Sports Thick White. David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American former television host, comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He hosted a late night television talk.