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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 Hercules (1997), This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and A Very Murray Christmas (2015). He has been married to Catherine Maria Vasapoli since 19 August 1990. They have two children.
BornNovember 28, 1949
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    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    James Woods, Danny DeVito, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Amanda Plummer, Rip Torn, Samantha Eggar, Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton, Roger Bart, Jim Cummings, Paddi Edwards, Susan Egan, Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Paul Shaffer, Carole Shelley, Vanéese Y. Thomas, and Lillias White in Hercules (1997)
    Hercules
    7.3
    • Hermes(voice)
    • 1997
    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
    Bill Murray in A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
    A Very Murray Christmas
    5.5
    TV Special
    • Music Department
    • 2015
    Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, Joe Morton, and Blues Brothers Band in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
    Blues Brothers 2000
    4.9
    • Music Department
    • 1998

    Credits

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    Music Department

    • Bill Murray and Rashida Jones in On the Rocks (2020)
      On the Rocks
      6.4
      • music producer: Mr. Murray
      • 2020
    • The 60th Annual Grammy Awards (2018)
      The 60th Annual Grammy Awards
      4.8
      TV Special
      • musical director: Premiere Ceremony
      • 2018
    • Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Honoring David Letterman (2017)
      Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Honoring David Letterman
      7.2
      TV Special
      • musical director
      • 2017
    • Bill Murray in A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
      A Very Murray Christmas
      5.5
      TV Special
      • musical director
      • 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
      7.0
      TV Series
      • musical director
      • musician: keyboards
      • musician: keyboard ...
      • 1995–2015
    • Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015)
      Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
      8.1
      TV Special
      • music: The Live Band
      • 2015
    • The 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2014)
      The 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
      7.8
      TV Special
      • music producer: keyboards
      • 2014
    • The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2012)
      The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
      8.0
      TV Special
      • music producer
      • 2012
    • The 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2011)
      The 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
      6.5
      TV Special
      • music producer
      • 2011
    • The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2010)
      The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
      7.9
      TV Special
      • music producer
      • 2010
    • Bono and The Edge in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2005)
      Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
      6.9
      TV Special
      • music producer
      • 2005
    • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2004)
      Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
      7.3
      TV Special
      • music producer
      • 2004
    • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2003)
      Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
      5.3
      TV Special
      • music producer
      • 2003
    • The Concert for New York City (2001)
      The Concert for New York City
      6.5
      TV Special
      • musical director
      • 2001
    • Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, Joe Morton, and Blues Brothers Band in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
      Blues Brothers 2000
      4.9
      • music producer
      • 1998

    Actor

    • Spinal Tap II
      • Completed
      • 2025
    • Audra McDonald and Taylor Schilling in The Bite (2021)
      The Bite
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Paul Shaffer
      • 2021
    • Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy in Schitt's Creek (2015)
      Schitt's Creek
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Paul Shaffer
      • 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
      3.9
      TV Movie
      • Paul Shaffer
      • 2016
    • Bill Murray in A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
      A Very Murray Christmas
      5.5
      TV Special
      • Paul Shaffer
      • 2015
    • Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
      How I Met Your Mother
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Paul Shaffer
      • 2013
    • Night Raid 1931 (2010)
      Night Raid 1931
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Additional Voices (English version, voice)
      • 2010
    • Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Eric Bogosian, Julianne Nicholson, and Chris Noth in Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
      Law & Order: Criminal Intent
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Paul Shaffer
      • 2008
    • Faith Ford and Kelly Ripa in Hope & Faith (2003)
      Hope & Faith
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Paul Shaffer
      • 2005
    • Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille, and Russi Taylor in House of Mouse (2001)
      House of Mouse
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Hermes (voice)
      • 2003
    • Tom Cavanagh in Ed (2000)
      Ed
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Irv Nadler
      • 2002
    • Jim Carrey in Man on the Moon (1999)
      Man on the Moon
      7.4
      • Paul Shaffer (uncredited)
      • 1999
    • Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999)
      Hercules: Zero to Hero
      6.2
      Video
      • Hermes (voice)
      • 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
      7.0
      TV Series
      • 1999
    • James Woods, Sandra Bernhard, Tate Donovan, Robert Costanzo, and French Stewart in Hercules (1998)
      Hercules
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Hermes (voice)
      • 1998–1999
    • Disney's Hades Challenge (1998)
      Disney's Hades Challenge
      6.6
      Video Game
      • Hermes (voice)
      • 1998

    Composer

    • David Letterman in My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2018)
      My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2018–2025
    • Sofía Vergara, Donal Logue, Maz Jobrani, Kevin Michael Richardson, Lenny Venito, and Josh Grisetti in The Knights of Prosperity (2007)
      The Knights of Prosperity
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 2007
    • Geri Halliwell: It's Raining Men (2001)
      Geri Halliwell: It's Raining Men
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2001
    • Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, Joe Morton, and Blues Brothers Band in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
      Blues Brothers 2000
      4.9
      • Composer
      • 1998
    • The Weather Girls in The Weather Girls: It's Raining Men (1982)
      The Weather Girls: It's Raining Men
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1982
    • David Letterman in Late Night with David Letterman (1982)
      Late Night with David Letterman
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1982–1993
    • Howard Shore, Johnny Caruso, Don Novello, Gilda Radner, Paul Shaffer, and G.E. Smith in Gilda Live (1980)
      Gilda Live
      6.9
      • 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
    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
      • 2 Portrayals
      • 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.
    • Trademarks
        Bald head
    • Nicknames
      • Johnny Carwash
      • Wayne 'Fatboy' Ewing
      • Paul W. Shaffer

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