David Letterman

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Letterman reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of David Letterman's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Letterman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Paris Hilton, Inc., which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Letterman Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

★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

★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.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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	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 →
1982	Night of 100 Stars	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".