David Letterman has a son with his long-term partner, Regina Lasko. Learn more about their relationship and about David's previous relationships.
Born:
David Michael Letterman: April 12, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
David Michael Letterman: April 12, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Regina Lasko: Abt. 1960.
David and Regina Information:
David and his fiancée, Regina Lasko, have been together since 2001. Regina was a "Late Show" staff member.
David and his fiancée, Regina Lasko, have been together since 2001. Regina was a "Late Show" staff member.
In September 2003, there were reports that the couple were secretly wed at his Montana ranch, but that has not been verified.
Children:
David has one son.
David has one son.
- Harry Joseph Letterman: Born November 3, 2003. Harry's mother is Regina Lasko.
Previous Marriage and Relationship:
David had one previous marriage and one previous long-term relationship.
David had one previous marriage and one previous long-term relationship.
- Michelle Cook: David and his college sweetheart, Michelle Cook were married in 1969. They divorced in 1977.
- Merrill Markoe: Merrill was born in 1951. An author, actress, television writer, standup comedian, "Late Night" producer, and lifestyle reporter, Merrill had a long-term relationship with David throughout the 1980s. Their relationship ended in 1988.
Residences:
David has a home in North Salem, New York, a vacation home on St. Bart's, and a 2,700-acre ranch near Choteau, Montana in Teton County.
David has a home in North Salem, New York, a vacation home on St. Bart's, and a 2,700-acre ranch near Choteau, Montana in Teton County.
Occupations and Interests:
David: Talk show host, racing fan.
David: Talk show host, racing fan.
Quotes:
David about Michelle Cook: "I know she's gone on to be married, living a happy, I assume, normal life. I hope she's found a place that she is far happier with than she ever was with me."
Source: NNDB.com
David about Michelle Cook: "I know she's gone on to be married, living a happy, I assume, normal life. I hope she's found a place that she is far happier with than she ever was with me."
Source: NNDB.com
David about his relationship with Merrill Markoe: "Every day at work was a fistfight. Every night at home was a fistfight. Figuratively speaking."
Source: Rotten.com
Source: Rotten.com
Merrill Markoe about her breakup with David: "... a very bitter, sad, horrible breakup."
David's comment about their breakup: "I did not behave well at the end of that relationship."
Source: NNDB.com
David's comment about their breakup: "I did not behave well at the end of that relationship."
Source: NNDB.com
David about marrying Regina Lasko: "We kind of got the cart before the horse here. But I'm just seeing how much I can get away with."
Source: Time.com
