Paul Shaffer

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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Date of Birth

Nov 28, 1949

Place of Birth

Fort William, Ontario, Canada

Age

Known For

Acting

Images

Movie Credits

Hercules

1997

Hermes (voice)

This Is Spinal Tap

1984

Artie Fufkin

Scrooged

1988

Street Musician

Blues Brothers 2000

1998

Marco, Music

Man on the Moon

1999

Letterman Band (uncredited)

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

2016

Paul Shaffer

Being Canadian

2015

Self

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TV Show Credits

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Self

How I Met Your Mother

Paul Shaffer

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host, Self / Various, Self, Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Paul Shaffer

Schitt's Creek

Paul Shaffer

Hollywood Squares

Self - Panelist

Late Show with David Letterman

Self -Musical Director

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