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Paul Shaffer

Bio: 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.

Born: Mon, Nov 28 1949

Birthplace: Fort William, Ontario, Canada

Paul Shaffer is 74 years old

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The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story

Paul Shaffer was

73 in The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 21 2023

Finding Sandler

Paul Shaffer was

73 in Finding Sandler

as 'Self'.

Wed, Dec 07 2022

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

Paul Shaffer was

70 in Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

as 'Self'.

Fri, Nov 06 2020

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Paul Shaffer was

69 in Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Sep 06 2019

Always at The Carlyle

Paul Shaffer was

68 in Always at The Carlyle

as 'Self'.

Fri, May 11 2018

Bachman

Paul Shaffer was

68 in Bachman

as 'Self'.

Wed, May 02 2018

Love, Gilda

Paul Shaffer was

68 in Love, Gilda

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 18 2018

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

Paul Shaffer was

67 in Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 18 2017

David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Paul Shaffer was

67 in David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

as 'Self'.

Sun, Oct 22 2017

Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Paul Shaffer was

66 in Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 28 2016

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

Paul Shaffer was

66 in Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

as 'Paul Shaffer'.

Sun, Jul 31 2016

Todd Who?

Paul Shaffer was

66 in Todd Who?

as 'Himself'.

Sat, Jul 09 2016

A Very Murray Christmas

Paul Shaffer was

66 in A Very Murray Christmas

as 'Paul Schaffer'.

Fri, Dec 04 2015

Being Canadian

Paul Shaffer was

65 in Being Canadian

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 18 2015

Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special

Paul Shaffer was

65 in Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special

as 'Self'.

Sun, Feb 15 2015

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

Paul Shaffer was

63 in 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

as 'Self'.

Wed, Dec 12 2012

Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom

Paul Shaffer was

62 in Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom

as 'Keyboards'.

Tue, Jun 26 2012

Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

Paul Shaffer was

58 in Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Jun 12 2008

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

Paul Shaffer was

57 in Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 20 2007

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

Paul Shaffer was

55 in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

as 'Blues Brothers Band (archive footage)'.

Tue, Sep 06 2005

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

Paul Shaffer was

55 in The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

as 'Self'.

Tue, Aug 30 2005

Disney Heroes Volume 1

Paul Shaffer was

55 in Disney Heroes Volume 1

as 'Hermes (voice)'.

Mon, May 23 2005

Rockin' Pianos

Paul Shaffer was

54 in Rockin' Pianos

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Mar 29 2004

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

Paul Shaffer was

53 in The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

as 'Self - Host'.

Sun, Dec 01 2002

The Concert for New York City

Paul Shaffer was

51 in The Concert for New York City

as 'Self'.

Sat, Oct 20 2001

America | A Tribute to Heroes

Paul Shaffer was

51 in America | A Tribute to Heroes

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 21 2001

Man on the Moon

Paul Shaffer was

50 in Man on the Moon

as 'Letterman Band (uncredited)'.

Wed, Dec 22 1999

Hercules: Zero to Hero

Paul Shaffer was

49 in Hercules: Zero to Hero

as 'Hermes (voice) (archive sound)'.

Tue, Aug 17 1999

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

Paul Shaffer was

48 in The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

as 'Self'.

Tue, Sep 08 1998

Blues Brothers 2000

Paul Shaffer was

48 in Blues Brothers 2000

as 'Marco'.

Thu, Feb 05 1998

Hercules

Paul Shaffer was

47 in Hercules

as 'Hermes (voice)'.

Fri, Jun 13 1997

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

Paul Shaffer was

46 in Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

as 'Dr. Hans Zarkov (voice)'.

Mon, May 20 1996

The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple

Paul Shaffer was

46 in The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 31 1995

The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show

Paul Shaffer was

45 in The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show

as 'Self'.

Sat, May 20 1995

The Best of the Blues Brothers

Paul Shaffer was

44 in The Best of the Blues Brothers

as 'Himself (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jul 26 1994

The Return of Spinal Tap

Paul Shaffer was

43 in The Return of Spinal Tap

as 'Artie Fufkin'.

Thu, Dec 31 1992

Seriously... Phil Collins

Paul Shaffer was

40 in Seriously... Phil Collins

as 'Self'.

Sat, Sep 08 1990

Night of 100 Stars III

Paul Shaffer was

40 in Night of 100 Stars III

as 'Self'.

Mon, May 21 1990

Scrooged

Paul Shaffer was

38 in Scrooged

as 'Street Musician'.

Tue, Nov 22 1988

Heartbeat

Paul Shaffer was

37 in Heartbeat

as 'Filmmaker's Assistant'.

Sun, May 10 1987

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

Paul Shaffer was

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

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 13 1987

Tears Are Not Enough

Paul Shaffer was

35 in Tears Are Not Enough

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 04 1985

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

Paul Shaffer was

35 in Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

Tue, Jan 01 1985

This Is Spinal Tap

Paul Shaffer was

34 in This Is Spinal Tap

as 'Artie Fufkin'.

Fri, Mar 02 1984

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Paul Shaffer was

31 in Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

as 'Self / Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy'.

Wed, Nov 25 1981

Gilda Live

Paul Shaffer was

30 in Gilda Live

as 'Don Kirshner / Arnie Schnachtman / Student Body President / The Candy Slice Group'.

Fri, Mar 28 1980

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

Paul Shaffer was

29 in Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

as 'Church of Jack Lord Organist'.

Thu, Sep 20 1979

The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

Paul Shaffer was

29 in The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

Sun, Dec 31 1978

Godspell 2025

Paul Shaffer will be

74+ in Godspell 2025

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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Spector

Paul Shaffer was

72+ in Spector

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2022

Paul Shaffer Plus One

Paul Shaffer was

69+ in Paul Shaffer Plus One

as 'self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Paul Shaffer was

69+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

The Masked Singer

Paul Shaffer was

69+ in The Masked Singer

as 'Self - Video Message, Skeleton (archive footage), Skeleton'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 2019

Schitt's Creek

Paul Shaffer was

65+ in Schitt's Creek

as 'Paul Shaffer'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 13 2015

Running Wilde

Paul Shaffer was

60+ in Running Wilde

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2010

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Paul Shaffer was

59+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009

Second City: First Family of Comedy

Paul Shaffer was

56+ in Second City: First Family of Comedy

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 25 2006

How I Met Your Mother

Paul Shaffer was

55+ in How I Met Your Mother

as 'Paul Shaffer'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005

Hope & Faith

Paul Shaffer was

53+ in Hope & Faith

as 'Himself'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Paul Shaffer was

51+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as 'Paul Shaffer'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001

Primetime Glick

Paul Shaffer was

51+ in Primetime Glick

First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 2001

Paul Shaffer was

50+ in Ed

as 'Irv Nadler'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2000

Where Are They Now?

Paul Shaffer was

49+ in Where Are They Now?

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

Paul Shaffer was

49+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999

Mark Twain Prize

Paul Shaffer was

49+ in Mark Twain Prize

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 20 1999

Hollywood Squares

Paul Shaffer was

48+ in Hollywood Squares

as 'Self - Panelist'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

Hercules

Paul Shaffer was

48+ in Hercules

as 'Hermes (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1998

The View

Paul Shaffer was

47+ in The View

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

Flash Gordon

Paul Shaffer was

46+ in Flash Gordon

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996

Late Show with David Letterman

Paul Shaffer was

43+ in Late Show with David Letterman

as 'Self -Musical Director'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1993

Jeopardy!

Paul Shaffer was

34+ in Jeopardy!

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1984

CBS News Sunday Morning

Paul Shaffer was

29+ in CBS News Sunday Morning

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1979

A Year at the Top

Paul Shaffer was

27+ in A Year at the Top

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 1977

Saturday Night Live

Paul Shaffer was

25+ in Saturday Night Live

as 'Self - Host, Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self / Various, Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Tony Awards

Paul Shaffer was

6+ in Tony Awards

as 'Self - Performer'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956