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Paul Shaffer
Acting

Paul Shaffer

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

28 Nov 1949

Age

77 Years

Born In

Fort William, Ontario, Canada

Total Projects

103

Years Active

69 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.8 ★

Overview

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.

Filmography

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

movie

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

2025

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

as Self

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

movie

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

2025

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

as Artie Fufkin

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

movie

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

2025

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

as Self

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

movie

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

as Self

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

movie

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

as Self - SNL Band Member 1975 - 1980

The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story

movie

The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story

2023

The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story

as Self

Finding Sandler

movie

Finding Sandler

2022

Finding Sandler

as Self

Spector

tv

Spector

2022

Spector

as Self

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

movie

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

2020

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

as Self

Paul Shaffer Plus One

tv

Paul Shaffer Plus One

2019

Paul Shaffer Plus One

as self

The Kelly Clarkson Show

tv

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019

The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

movie

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

2019

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

as Self (archive footage)

The Masked Singer

tv

The Masked Singer

2019

The Masked Singer

as Self - Video Message

The Masked Singer

tv

The Masked Singer

2019

The Masked Singer

as Skeleton (archive footage)

The Masked Singer

tv

The Masked Singer

2019

The Masked Singer

as Skeleton

Always at The Carlyle

movie

Always at The Carlyle

2018

Always at The Carlyle

as Self

Bachman

movie

Bachman

2018

Bachman

as Self

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

movie

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

2018

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

as Self

Love, Gilda

movie

Love, Gilda

2018

Love, Gilda

as Self

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

movie

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

2017

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

as Self

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

movie

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

2016

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

as Paul Shaffer

Todd Who?

movie

Todd Who?

2016

Todd Who?

as Himself

A Very Murray Christmas

movie

A Very Murray Christmas

2015

A Very Murray Christmas

as Paul Schaffer

Being Canadian

movie

Being Canadian

2015

Being Canadian

as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Musical Guest

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

movie

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

2012

12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief

as Self

Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom

movie

Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom

2012

Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom

as Keyboards

Running Wilde

tv

Running Wilde

2010

Running Wilde

as Self

Celebrity Ghost Stories

tv

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2009

Celebrity Ghost Stories

as Self

Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

movie

Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

2008

Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On

as Self

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

movie

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

2007

Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary

as Self

Fats and Friends

movie

Fats and Friends

2007

Fats and Friends

as Self

Second City: First Family of Comedy

tv

Second City: First Family of Comedy

2006

Second City: First Family of Comedy

as Self

How I Met Your Mother

tv

How I Met Your Mother

2005

How I Met Your Mother

as Paul Shaffer

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

movie

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

2005

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd

as Blues Brothers Band (archive footage)

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

movie

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

2005

The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music

as Self

Disney Heroes Volume 1

movie

Disney Heroes Volume 1

2005

Disney Heroes Volume 1

as Hermes (voice)

Rockin' Pianos

movie

Rockin' Pianos

2004

Rockin' Pianos

as Self

Hope & Faith

tv

Hope & Faith

2003

Hope & Faith

as Himself

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

tv

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

movie

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

2002

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

as Self - Host

The Concert for New York City

movie

The Concert for New York City

2001

The Concert for New York City

as Self

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

tv

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

2001

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Paul Shaffer

America | A Tribute to Heroes

movie

America | A Tribute to Heroes

2001

America | A Tribute to Heroes

as Self

Primetime Glick

tv

Primetime Glick

2001

Primetime Glick

Ed

tv

Ed

2000

Ed

as Irv Nadler

Man on the Moon

movie

Man on the Moon

1999

Man on the Moon

as Letterman Band (uncredited)

Hercules: Zero to Hero

movie

Hercules: Zero to Hero

1999

Hercules: Zero to Hero

as Hermes (voice) (archive sound)

CineRaya

tv

Where Are They Now?

1999

Where Are They Now?

as Self

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

tv

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

1999

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

as Self

Mark Twain Prize

tv

Mark Twain Prize

1999

Mark Twain Prize

as Self

Hollywood Squares

tv

Hollywood Squares

1998

Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

movie

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

1998

The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'

as Self

Hercules

tv

Hercules

1998

Hercules

as Hermes (voice)

Blues Brothers 2000

movie

Blues Brothers 2000

1998

Blues Brothers 2000

as Marco

The View

tv

The View

1997

The View

as Self

Hercules

movie

Hercules

1997

Hercules

as Hermes (voice)

Flash Gordon

tv

Flash Gordon

1996

Flash Gordon

as Dr. Zarkov (voice)

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

movie

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

1996

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

as Dr. Hans Zarkov (voice)

The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple

movie

The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple

1995

The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple

as Self

The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show

movie

The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show

1995

The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show

as Self

The Best of the Blues Brothers

movie

The Best of the Blues Brothers

1994

The Best of the Blues Brothers

as Self (archive footage)

CineRaya

movie

Friends of Gilda

1993

Friends of Gilda

as Self

Late Show with David Letterman

tv

Late Show with David Letterman

1993

Late Show with David Letterman

as Self -Musical Director

A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out

movie

A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out

1992

A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out

as Artie Fufkin

Look Who's Talking Too

movie

Look Who's Talking Too

1990

Look Who's Talking Too

as Taxi Businessman

Seriously... Phil Collins

movie

Seriously... Phil Collins

1990

Seriously... Phil Collins

as Self

Night of 100 Stars III

movie

Night of 100 Stars III

1990

Night of 100 Stars III

as Self

Scrooged

movie

Scrooged

1988

Scrooged

as Street Musician

Heartbeat

movie

Heartbeat

1987

Heartbeat

as Filmmaker's Assistant

The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

movie

The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

1987

The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

as Self

Tears Are Not Enough

movie

Tears Are Not Enough

1985

Tears Are Not Enough

as Self

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

movie

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

1985

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

Jeopardy!

tv

Jeopardy!

1984

Jeopardy!

as Self

This Is Spinal Tap

movie

This Is Spinal Tap

1984

This Is Spinal Tap

as Artie Fufkin

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

movie

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

1981

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

as Self / Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy

Gilda Live

movie

Gilda Live

1980

Gilda Live

as Don Kirshner / Arnie Schnachtman / Student Body President / The Candy Slice Group

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

movie

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

1979

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

as Church of Jack Lord Organist

CBS News Sunday Morning

tv

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979

CBS News Sunday Morning

as Self

The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

movie

The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

1978

The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland

CineRaya

tv

A Year at the Top

1977

A Year at the Top

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Igor (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Crowd Member (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Pianist (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Musician at Plato’s Cave (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Don Kirshner / Paul (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - The Blues Brothers Band / Don Kirshner (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Don Kirshner (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Paul (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - The Blues Brothers Band (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Don Kirshner / Self (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Danny Kreutzman (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Various (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musician

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Various Characters

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Tony Awards

tv

Tony Awards

1956

Tony Awards

as Self - Performer

CineRaya

movie

Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer

TBA

Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been

TBA

Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been

as Self

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