The Late Shift Cast
The cast of The Late Shift.
John Michael Higgins
as David Letterman

John Michael Higgins portrays David Letterman, the iconic late-night talk show host.

Daniel Roebuck
as Jay Leno

Daniel Roebuck plays Jay Leno, the comedian and television host, known for taking over The Tonight Show.

Kathy Bates
as Helen Kushnick

Kathy Bates embodies Helen Kushnick, the powerful talent manager and producer.

Bob Balaban
as Warren Littlefield

Bob Balaban takes on the role of Warren Littlefield, the network executive at NBC.

Ed Begley Jr.
as Rod Perth

Ed Begley Jr. portrays Rod Perth, the president of the NBC television network.

Peter Jurasik
as Howard Stringer

Peter Jurasik plays Howard Stringer, the former president of CBS Broadcast Group.

Reni Santoni
as John Agoglia

Reni Santoni embodies the character of John Agoglia, a television executive.

John Kapelos
as Robert Morton

John Kapelos takes on the role of Robert Morton, the executive producer of Late Night with David Letterman.

Steven Gilborn
as Peter Lassally

Steven Gilborn portrays Peter Lassally, the long-time television producer and manager.

John Getz
as Brandon Tartikoff

John Getz plays Brandon Tartikoff, the former NBC executive responsible for developing hit TV shows.

Lawrence Pressman
as Bob Wright

Lawrence Pressman embodies Bob Wright, the former CEO of NBC.

Sandra Bernhard
as Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard portrays herself, an American actress, comedian, and singer.

Treat Williams
as Michael Ovitz
David Brisbin
as Alan Levine
Michael Chieffo
as Rick Ludwin
Wendy Cutler
as Reporter #2 Letterman Press Conference
Nancy Cheryll Davis
as Reporter #2 Carnegie Hall
Paul Elder
as Rupert Murdoch
Michael Fairman
as Michael Gartner
John R. Fors
as Writer #2
Nicholas Guest
as Robert Iger
Lucinda Jenney
as Debbie Vickers
Ivan Kane
as Reporter #1
Ken Kragen
as Ken Kragen
Susan Krebs
as Airport Attendant
James Kiriyama-Lem
as Reporter #1 Letterman Press Conference
Dan Lipe
as Writer #1
Aaron Lustig
as Paul Shaffer
Cynthia Lynch
as Laurie Diamond
Michael C. McCarthy
as Jim Brogan
Kerry Noonan
as Letterman's Girlfriend
Penny Peyser
as Susan Binford
Little Richard
as Little Richard
Ann Ryerson
as Betty Hudson
Kevin Scannell
as Dick Ebersol
Edmund L. Shaff
as Jack Welsh
Joanne Takahashi
as Thai Waitress
Arthur Taxier
as Lee Gabler
Cathy Worthington
as Kragen's Asst.
Rich Little
as Johnny Carson
Arnold F. Turner
as Reporter #3 Letterman Press Conference
Dean Francois
as CBS Executive to Howard Stringer (uncredited)
Angie Gray
as Mrs. Wright (uncredited)
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