Paul Shaffer

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.

Known For

Hercules

as Hermes (voice)

How I Met Your Mother

as Paul Shaffer

Man on the Moon

as Letterman Band (uncredited)

Scrooged

as Street Musician

This Is Spinal Tap

as Artie Fufkin

Blues Brothers 2000

as Marco

Schitt's Creek

as Paul Shaffer

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

as Self / Various