
Biography
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.
Acted in 27
2020s
- 2025
2010s
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Keyboards
2000s
- 2005
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Blues Brothers Band (archive footage)
Disney Heroes Volume 1
Hermes (voice)
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero
Hermes (voice) (archive sound)
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Flash Gordon
Dr. Zarkov (voice) · 26 episodes
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Dr. Hans Zarkov (voice)
- 1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Artie Fufkin
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
- 1987
Heartbeat
Filmmaker's Assistant
- 1984
- 1980
Gilda Live
Don Kirshner / Arnie Schnachtman / Student Body President / The Candy Slice Group
1970s
- 1979
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
Church of Jack Lord Organist
- 1978
The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland
Movie
- 1977
A Year at the Top
TV
Sound 6
2010s
- 2019
- 2014
2000s
- 2001
The Concert for New York City
Music Director
1980s
- 1980
Gilda Live
Music, Musician
Wrote 2
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Writer
1980s
- 1980
Gilda Live
Writer
Appearances58
2020s
- 2026
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self
Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been
Self
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Self
- 2025
- 2023
The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story
Self
- 2022
Finding Sandler
Self
Spector
Self · 4 episodes
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Paul Shaffer Plus One
self · 9 episodes
- 2018
Love, Gilda
Self
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Self
- 2017
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Self
- 2016
Todd Who?
Himself
- 2015
Being Canadian
Self
- 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On
Self
- 2007
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
Self
Fats and Friends
Self
- 2006
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Self · 3 episodes
- 2005
The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music
Self
- 2004
Rockin' Pianos
Self
- 2003
- 2002
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
Self - Host
- 2001
The Concert for New York City
Self
50 Years of NBC Late Night
Self (archive footage)
America: A Tribute to Heroes
Self
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'
Self
- 1997
- 1995
The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple
Self
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
Self
- 1993
The Best of the Blues Brothers
Self (archive footage)
- 1990
Seriously... Phil Collins
Self
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1980s
- 1987
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
Self
- 1985
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Self
- 1984
- 1981
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Self / Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy
1970s
- 1979
- 1975