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Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer

Acting·1949·56 films

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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As Actor

Hercules
Hercules (1997)Hermes (voice)
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon (1999)Letterman Band (uncredited)
Scrooged
Scrooged (1988)Street Musician
This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)Artie Fufkin
Look Who's Talking Too
Look Who's Talking Too (1990)Taxi Businessman
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)Marco
A Very Murray Christmas
A Very Murray Christmas (2015)Paul Schaffer
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016)Paul Shaffer
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)Artie Fufkin
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999)Hermes (voice) (archive sound)
Love, Gilda
Love, Gilda (2018)Self
Being Canadian
Being Canadian (2015)Self
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)Self (archive footage)
Always at The Carlyle
Always at The Carlyle (2018)Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025)Self - SNL Band Member 1975 - 1980
Marty, Life Is Short
Marty, Life Is Short (2026)Self
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not (2025)Self
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025)Self
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992)Artie Fufkin
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City (2001)Self
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012)Self
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (1979)Church of Jack Lord Organist
America | A Tribute to Heroes
America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001)Self
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase (2002)Self - Host
Gilda Live
Gilda Live (1980)Don Kirshner / Arnie Schnachtman / Student Body President / The Candy Slice Group
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd (2005)Blues Brothers Band (archive footage)
Disney Heroes Volume 1
Disney Heroes Volume 1 (2005)Hermes (voice)
The Best of the Blues Brothers
The Best of the Blues Brothers (1993)Self (archive footage)
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs (2017)Self
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)Self / Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland (1978)
Heartbeat
Heartbeat (1987)Filmmaker's Assistant
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985)
Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)Self
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man (2020)Self
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' (1998)Self
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995)Self
Tears Are Not Enough
Tears Are Not Enough (1985)Self
Seriously... Phil Collins
Seriously... Phil Collins (1990)Self
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo (1996)Dr. Hans Zarkov (voice)
Finding Sandler
Finding Sandler (2022)Self
Fats and Friends
Fats and Friends (2007)Self
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom (2012)Keyboards
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)Self
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man (2026)Self
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007)Self
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 (2018)Self
The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story
The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story (2023)Self
The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple
The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple (1995)Self
Todd Who?
Todd Who? (2016)Himself
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music (2005)Self
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki (1987)Self
Rockin' Pianos
Rockin' Pianos (2004)Self
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On (2008)Self
Bachman
Bachman (2018)Self

As Writer

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999)
Gilda Live
Gilda Live (1980)