Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer

Known for: Acting

Born: November 28, 1949

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

Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer
 
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
2005
Heartbeat
Heartbeat
1987
A Very Murray Christmas
A Very Murray Christmas
2015
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
2002
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996
Todd Who?
Todd Who?
2016
Bachman
Bachman
2018
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
1979
The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple
The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple
1995
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
2008
The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story
The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story
2023
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
2018
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
2012
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
1985
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
1998
Gilda Live
Gilda Live
1980
Fats and Friends
Fats and Friends
2007
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
1995
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981
Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been
 
Marty, Life Is Short
Marty, Life Is Short
2026
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland
1978
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Hercules: Zero to Hero
1999
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2026
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
1992
Finding Sandler
Finding Sandler
2022
The Best of the Blues Brothers
The Best of the Blues Brothers
1993
Love, Gilda
Love, Gilda
2018
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
2007
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
1987
Seriously... Phil Collins
Seriously... Phil Collins
1990
Hercules
Hercules
1997
This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap
1984
Tears Are Not Enough
Tears Are Not Enough
1985
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
2025
Friends of Gilda
1993
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
2026
Disney Heroes Volume 1
Disney Heroes Volume 1
2005
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
2025
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
2020
Rockin' Pianos
Rockin' Pianos
2004
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
2005
Look Who's Talking Too
Look Who's Talking Too
1990
Being Canadian
Being Canadian
2015
America | A Tribute to Heroes
America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
2019
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
2016
Always at The Carlyle
Always at The Carlyle
2018
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City
2001
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017
Ed
Ed
2000
Hercules
Hercules
1998
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon
1996
Jeopardy!
Jeopardy!
1984
A Year at the Top
1977
Where Are They Now?
1999
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
2019
Mark Twain Prize
Mark Twain Prize
1999
Paul Shaffer Plus One
Paul Shaffer Plus One
2019
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith
2003
Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
1998
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Second City: First Family of Comedy
2006
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
The View
The View
1997
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Spector
Spector
2022
Running Wilde
Running Wilde
2010
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Primetime Glick
Primetime Glick
2001
CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning
1979
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Scrooged
Scrooged
1988
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Tony Awards
Tony Awards
1956
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon
1999