Paul Shaffer

Born 1949-11-28 (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.

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Known For

Hercules

1997

as Hermes (voice)

Man on the Moon

1999

as Letterman Band (uncredited)

Marty, Life Is Short

2026

as Self

This Is Spinal Tap

1984

as Artie Fufkin

Scrooged

1988

as Street Musician

Look Who's Talking Too

1990

as Taxi Businessman

Blues Brothers 2000

1998

as Marco

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

2025

as Artie Fufkin

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025

as Self

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

2016

as Paul Shaffer

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

2025

as Self

A Very Murray Christmas

2015

as Paul Schaffer

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012

as Self

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025

as Self - SNL Band Member 1975 - 1980

Hercules: Zero to Hero

1999

as Hermes (voice) (archive sound)

The Concert for New York City

2001

as Self

Always at The Carlyle

2018

as Self

Love, Gilda

2018

as Self

America | A Tribute to Heroes

2001

as Self

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Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been

2026

as Self