Paul Shaffer
ActingBorn Nov 28, 1949 in Fort William, Ontario, Canada
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
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.82014TV Show
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.12015TV Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.61962TV Show
Late Show with David Letterman
6.41993TV Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.32019TV Show
Jeopardy!
6.91984TV Show
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.62001TV Show
Saturday Night Live
6.91975TV Show
How I Met Your Mother
8.12005TV Show
Hollywood Squares
7.61998TV Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.32003TV Show
Tony Awards
—1956TV Show
Filmography
Acting
- 2026You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...as Self
- 2026Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Beenas Self
- 2026Marty, Life Is Shortas Self
- 2026Peter Asher: Everywhere Manas Self
- 2025Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Musicas Self - SNL Band Member 1975 - 1980
- 2025SNL50: The Homecoming Concertas Self
- 2025Spinal Tap II: The End Continues