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Paul Shaffer

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Paul Shaffer
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Paul Shaffer was born on 28 November 1949 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and composer, known for This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Hercules (1997) and Blues Brothers 2000 (1998). He has been married to Catherine Maria Vasapoli since 19 August 1990. They have two children.
BornNovember 28, 1949
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BornNovember 28, 1949
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  • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
    • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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Paul Shaffer in The Masked Singer (2019)
Paul Shaffer in The Masked Singer (2019)
Dana Carvey, Jon Lovitz, Nora Dunn, and Paul Shaffer in Saturday Night Live (1975)
Paul Shaffer in Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016)
Bill Murray and Paul Shaffer in A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
Paul Shaffer in Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015)
Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Dimitri Dimitrov, Rashida Jones, Jenny Lewis, Maya Rudolph, and Paul Shaffer in A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
George Clooney, Bill Murray, Paul Shaffer, and Miley Cyrus in A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
Bill Murray, David Johansen, Paul Shaffer, Phoenix, Christian Mazzalai, Thomas Mars, Deck D'Arcy, and Laurent Brancowitz in A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
Martin Short and Paul Shaffer in Saturday Night Live (1975)
Martin Short and Paul Shaffer in Saturday Night Live (1975)
Johnny Caruso, Gilda Radner, Paul Shaffer, and G.E. Smith in Gilda Live (1980)

Known for

Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, R.J. Parnell, Harry Shearer, Spinal Tap, and David Kaff in This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
This Is Spinal Tap
7.9
  • Artie Fufkin
  • 1984
James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, and Susan Egan in Hercules (1997)
Hercules
7.3
  • Hermes(voice)
  • 1997
Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, and Joe Morton in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Blues Brothers 2000
4.9
  • Music Department
  • 1998
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Vanessa Williams in Eraser (1996)
Eraser
6.2
  • Soundtrack("It's Raining Men")
  • 1996

Credits

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Music Department

  • Bill Murray and Rashida Jones in On the Rocks (2020)
    On the Rocks
    • music producer: Mr. Murray
    • 2020
  • The 60th Annual Grammy Awards (2018)
    The 60th Annual Grammy Awards
    • musical director: Premiere Ceremony
    • TV Special
    • 2018
  • Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Honoring David Letterman (2017)
    Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Honoring David Letterman
    • musical director
    • TV Special
    • 2017
  • Bill Murray in A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
    A Very Murray Christmas
    • musical director
    • TV Special
    • 2015
  • David Letterman, Regis Philbin, Barbara Gaines, Biff Henderson, Alan Kalter, and Paul Shaffer in Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
    Late Show with David Letterman
    • musical director
    • musician: keyboards
    • musician: keyboard ...
    • TV Series
    • 1995–2015
  • Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015)
    Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
    • music: The Live Band
    • TV Special
    • 2015
  • The 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2014)
    The 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    • music producer: keyboards
    • TV Special
    • 2014
  • The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2012)
    The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    • music producer
    • TV Special
    • 2012
  • The 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2011)
    The 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    • music producer
    • TV Special
    • 2011
  • The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2010)
    The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    • music producer
    • TV Special
    • 2010
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    • music producer
    • TV Special
    • 2005
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    • music producer
    • TV Special
    • 2004
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    • music producer
    • TV Special
    • 2003
  • The Concert for New York City (2001)
    The Concert for New York City
    • musical director
    • TV Special
    • 2001
  • Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, and Joe Morton in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
    Blues Brothers 2000
    • music producer
    • 1998

Actor

  • Audra McDonald and Taylor Schilling in The Bite (2021)
    The Bite
    • Paul Shaffer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2021
  • Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy in Schitt's Creek (2015)
    Schitt's Creek
    • Paul Shaffer
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • David Hasselhoff, Tara Reid, Ian Ziering, Tommy Davidson, Cody Linley, Masiela Lusha, Ryan Whitney, and Imani Hakim in Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016)
    Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
    • Paul Shaffer
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
    How I Met Your Mother
    • Paul Shaffer
    • TV Series
    • 2013
  • Night Raid 1931 (2010)
    Night Raid 1931
    • Additional Voices (English version, voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2010
  • Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Eric Bogosian, Julianne Nicholson, and Chris Noth in Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
    Law & Order: Criminal Intent
    • Paul Shaffer
    • TV Series
    • 2008
  • Faith Ford and Kelly Ripa in Hope & Faith (2003)
    Hope & Faith
    • Paul Shaffer
    • TV Series
    • 2005
  • Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille, and Russi Taylor in House of Mouse (2001)
    House of Mouse
    • Hermes (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2003
  • Pictured - (top/back) Josh Randall, JanaMarie Hupp; (bottom, clockwise from center top) Tom Cavanagh, Michael Ian Black, Rachel Cronin, Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Justin Long, Lesley Boone, Julie Bowen.
    Ed
    • Irv Nadler
    • TV Series
    • 2002
  • Jim Carrey in Man on the Moon (1999)
    Man on the Moon
    • 'Letterman' Band (uncredited)
    • 1999
  • Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999)
    Hercules: Zero to Hero
    • Hermes (voice)
    • Video
    • 1999
  • David Letterman, Regis Philbin, Barbara Gaines, Biff Henderson, Alan Kalter, and Paul Shaffer in Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
    Late Show with David Letterman
    • TV Series
    • 1999
  • Hercules (1998)
    Hercules
    • Hermes (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 1998–1999
  • Disney's Hades Challenge (1998)
    Disney's Hades Challenge
    • Hermes (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 1998
  • Cosby (1996)
    Cosby
    • Paul Shaffer
    • TV Series
    • 1998

Composer

  • David Letterman in My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2018)
    My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Sofía Vergara, Donal Logue, Maz Jobrani, Kevin Michael Richardson, Lenny Venito, and Josh Grisetti in The Knights of Prosperity (2007)
    The Knights of Prosperity
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • Geri Halliwell: It's Raining Men (2001)
    Geri Halliwell: It's Raining Men
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2001
  • Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, and Joe Morton in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
    Blues Brothers 2000
    • Composer
    • 1998
  • The Weather Girls in The Weather Girls: It's Raining Men (1982)
    The Weather Girls: It's Raining Men
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1982
  • Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
    Late Night with David Letterman
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 1982
  • Gilda Live (1980)
    Gilda Live
    • Composer (uncredited)
    • 1980

Videos3

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Trailer 1:46
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
Bachman: Special Edition
Trailer 1:45
Bachman: Special Edition
The Late Show With David Letterman
Trailer 0:22
The Late Show With David Letterman

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • The Honeydrippers
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • November 28, 1949
    • Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Spouse
    • Catherine Maria VasapoliAugust 19, 1990 - present (2 children)
  • Children
      Will Shaffer
  • Other works
    Radio: Supplies voice for radio announcements for the children's hospital at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Interviews
    • 3 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He led the band (including Eric Clapton and Nile Rodgers) for the "We Are the World" finale of Live-Aid in 1985.
  • Nicknames
    • Johnny Carwash
    • Wayne 'Fatboy' Ewing
    • Paul W. Shaffer

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