Paul Shaffer

Born: 1949-11-28

Birthplace: 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.

Known For

Hercules
Marty, Life Is Short
Scrooged
This Is Spinal Tap
Look Who's Talking Too
Man on the Moon
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Blues Brothers 2000

Top Movie Credits

Hercules Hermes (voice)
Marty, Life Is Short Self
Scrooged Street Musician
This Is Spinal Tap Artie Fufkin
Look Who's Talking Too Taxi Businessman
Man on the Moon Letterman Band (uncredited)
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Self
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens Paul Shaffer
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Artie Fufkin
Blues Brothers 2000 Original Music Composer