David Letterman - Actor Profile

David Letterman

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 12, 1947
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

About David Letterman

David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American former television talk show host, comedian, writer, and producer. He hosted a late night television talk show for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC, and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night and Late Show.

Best David Letterman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Letterman's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Paris Hilton, Inc. (2009) movie poster
★10.0

Paris Hilton, Inc. — We are drowning in celebrity culture and certainly no tabloid topic has been as big as Paris Hilton. Her incarceration a

Paris Hilton, Inc.

2009•Documentary
★10.0
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (2015) movie poster
★10.0

Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration — Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her show’s theme song declared, she also influenced

Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration

2015•TV Movie
★10.0
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers (1998) movie poster
★10.0

Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers — Cher hosts this retrospective about her life and career with former partner and husband, Sonny Bono.

Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers

1998•Documentary
★8.1
Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018) movie poster
★8.1

Bathtubs Over Broadway — When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many fr

Bathtubs Over Broadway

2018•Documentary
★8.0
Earth to America (2005) movie poster
★8.0

Earth to America — Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.

Earth to America

2005•TV Movie

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Letterman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion Self Hit Similar →
2025 John Candy: I Like Me Self - Host, Late Night with David Letterman (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2025 Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2025 This Is the Tom Green Documentary Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2025 SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) - Hit Similar →
2024 Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes Self - TV Host (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2024 My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney Self - Host Super Hit Similar →
2024 DEVO Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Self Hit Similar →
2023 Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 The Many Faces of Jim Carey Self (Archive Footage) Hit Similar →
2022 My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy Self - Host Hit Similar →
2022 Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special Self Hit Similar →
2022 We Feed People Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2021 The Super Bob Einstein Movie Self Hit Similar →
2021 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self Hit Similar →
2021 Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A Self Hit Similar →
2021 Controlling Britney Spears Self (archive Audio) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2020 Zappa Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 Uncle Tom Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 My Darling Vivian Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2019 APEX: The Secret Race Across America Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Cola Wars Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Whitney Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2018 Won't You Be My Neighbor? Self - TV Host (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Bathtubs Over Broadway Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Andre the Giant Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2018 Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Get Me Roger Stone Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 Mike and the Mad Dog Self Hit Similar →
2015 Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration Self / Audition Tape (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2014 An Open Secret Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 Led Zeppelin Played Here Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Life Itself Self - TV Host (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Don Rickles: One Night Only Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles Self Hit Similar →
2012 Johnny Carson: King of Late Night Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Corman's World Self - TV Host (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2009 Paris Hilton, Inc. Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2005 Earth to America Self (archived footage) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special Self Hit Similar →
2003 American Splendor Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1999 Man on the Moon Self (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1998 Totally Bill Hicks Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1996 Beavis and Butt-Head Do America Motley Crue Roadie #1 (voice) Hit Similar →
1994 Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride Self Hit Similar →
1987 Action Family Self Hit Similar →

David Letterman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Letterman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Letterman is "Paris Hilton, Inc." with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has David Letterman acted in?

David Letterman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Letterman?

Other notable films include "Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration", "Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers", and "Bathtubs Over Broadway".