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David’s birthday, by the numbers
- David Letterman was born on a Saturday.
- David Letterman has been alive for about 29,062 days.
- Their 30,000-day milestone falls on May 31, 2029.
- Their next birthday, turning 80, is on a Monday.
- Next milestone: David Letterman turns 80 on April 12, 2027, in 5 months. More milestone birthdays
- David Letterman is younger than 495 and older than 6,351 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
- Half birthday: October 12. Birthstone: Diamond.
- David Letterman belongs to Baby Boomers.
Age gaps
- When David Letterman was born, Joan Rivers was 13. Compare
- David Letterman was 2 when Garry Shandling was born. Compare
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Frequently asked questions
How old is David Letterman?
David Letterman is 79 years old, born on April 12, 1947 in Indianapolis.
What is David Letterman’s zodiac sign?
Aries, born April 12.