Back to peoplePaul ShafferKnown forActingAge77 yearsPlace of birthFort William, Ontario, CanadaBiographyLife and careerPaul 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.Filmography6 filmsAll6Acting6Crew1Man on the Moon1999as Letterman Band (uncredited)Blues Brothers 20001998as MarcoMusicOriginal Music ComposerHercules1997as Hermes (voice)Look Who's Talking Too1990as Taxi BusinessmanScrooged1988as Street MusicianThis Is Spinal Tap1984as Artie Fufkin
