Paul Shaffer

Paul Shaffer

75 · Born: Nov 28, 1949

Known For

HerculesHercules
A Very Murray ChristmasA Very Murray Christmas
This Is Spinal TapThis Is Spinal Tap
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David Letterman

Personal Details

BornNov 28, 1949 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Paul Shaffer, a renowned actor and composer, was brought into this world on November 28, 1949, in the picturesque city of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. As a talented individual, he has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in films such as Hercules (1997) and This Is Spinal Tap (1984).

Career

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2019
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer as Skeleton (archive footage)
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2016
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens as Paul Shaffer
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2015
A Very Murray Christmas
A Very Murray Christmas as Paul Schaffer
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2012
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother as Paul Shaffer
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2005
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd as Blues Brothers Band (archive footage)
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1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Hercules: Zero to Hero as Hermes (voice) (archive sound)
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Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon as Letterman Band (uncredited)
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1998
Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000 as Marco
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1997
Hercules
Hercules as Hermes (voice)
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1996
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon as Dr. Zarkov (voice)
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1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out as Artie Fufkin
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1988
Scrooged
Scrooged as Street Musician
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1987
Heartbeat
Heartbeat as Filmmaker's Assistant
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1985
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
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1984
This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap as Artie Fufkin
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1980
Gilda Live
Gilda Live as Don Kirshner / Arnie Schnachtman / Student Body President / The Candy Slice Group
{"id":24394,"title":"Mr. Mike's Mondo Video","year":"1979","character":"Church of Jack Lord Organist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-mikes-mondo-video","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24394.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video as Church of Jack Lord Organist
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2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
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2022
Finding Sandler
Finding Sandler
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Spector
Spector
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2020
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
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2019
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
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Paul Shaffer Plus One
Paul Shaffer Plus One
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2018
Bachman
Bachman
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Always at The Carlyle
Always at The Carlyle
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Love, Gilda
Love, Gilda
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2017
Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs
Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs
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2015
Being Canadian
Being Canadian
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2012
12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
{"id":149640,"title":"Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary","year":"2007","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bob-doug-mckenzies-two-four-anniversary-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149640.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149640.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
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2006
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Second City: First Family of Comedy
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2002
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
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2001
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City
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America: A Tribute to Heroes
America: A Tribute to Heroes
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1998
The Stories Behind the Making of 'the Blues Brothers'
The Stories Behind the Making of 'the Blues Brothers'
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1995
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
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1994
The Best of the Blues Brothers
The Best of the Blues Brothers
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1993
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
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1985
Tears Are Not Enough
Tears Are Not Enough
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1981
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
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1980
Gilda Live
Gilda Live as Writer