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.

Paul Shaffer

Acting Born November 28, 1949 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 Johnny Carson

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Self - Musical Guest

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Self - Musical Guest

Late Show with David Letterman

Self - Musical Director

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Self

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

Igor (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

Self (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

Crowd Member (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

Self - Pianist (uncredited)