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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 75 years old
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Poster of My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Paul Shaffer was 73 in My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 2022
Poster of My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan
My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan
Paul Shaffer was 69 in My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2019
Poster of David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Paul Shaffer was 67 in David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize as 'Music Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 2017
Poster of The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City
Paul Shaffer was 51 in The Concert for New York City as 'Music Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 2001
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Paul Shaffer was 49 in Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
Paul Shaffer was 48 in Blues Brothers 2000 as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of Gilda Live
Gilda Live
Paul Shaffer was 30 in Gilda Live as 'Writer, Music, Musician'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980

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Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Paul Shaffer was 64+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Music Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014