Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer

Born November 28, 1949 (Age: 76) Fort William, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Paul Shaffer is a Canadian musician, composer, vocalist, and band leader, among the highlights being the de facto leader of the early Saturday Night Live house band, and serving for 33 years (1982-2015) as the leader of David Letterman's house band.
Paul Shaffer is a Canadian musician, composer, vocalist, and band leader, among the highlights being the de facto leader of the early Saturday Night Live house band, and serving for 33 years (1982-2015) as the leader of David Letterman's house band.
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Filmography

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

2025 as Artie Fufkin Age: 75
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025 as Self Age: 75
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 as Self - SNL Band Member 1975 - 1980 Age: 75
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012 as Self Age: 63
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

2007 as Self Age: 57
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

2002 as Self - Host Age: 53
Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

1999 as Letterman Band (uncredited) Age: 50
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

1998 as Self Age: 48
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

1998 as Marco Age: 48
Hercules

Hercules

1997 as Hermes (voice) Age: 47
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

1996 as Dr. Hans Zarkov (voice) Age: 46
No Image

Friends of Gilda

1993 as Self Age: 43
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out

A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out

1992 as Artie Fufkin Age: 43
Look Who's Talking Too

Look Who's Talking Too

1990 as Taxi Businessman Age: 41
Seriously... Phil Collins

Seriously... Phil Collins

1990 as Self Age: 40
Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III

1990 as Self Age: 40
Scrooged

Scrooged

1988 as Street Musician Age: 38
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

1987 as Self Age: 37
Tears Are Not Enough

Tears Are Not Enough

1985 as Self Age: 35
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

1985 as Age: 35
This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

1984 as Artie Fufkin Age: 34
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

1981 as Self / Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy Age: 31
Gilda Live

Gilda Live

1980 as Don Kirshner / Arnie Schnachtman / Student Body President / The Candy Slice Group Age: 30
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

1978 as Age: 29