Paul Shaffer - Actor Profile

Paul Shaffer

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 28, 1949
Birth Place: Fort William, Ontario, Canada

About Paul Shaffer

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul Shaffer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Paul Shaffer's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul Shaffer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul Shaffer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Shaffer's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul Shaffer.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not Self Hit Similar →
2025 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Artie Fufkin Average Similar →
2025 SNL50: The Homecoming Concert Self Hit Similar →
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self - SNL Band Member 1975 - 1980 Super Hit Similar →
2023 The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story Self Flop Similar →
2022 Finding Sandler Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man Self Flop Similar →
2019 Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Always at The Carlyle Self Hit Similar →
2018 Love, Gilda Self Hit Similar →
2017 Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs Self Average Similar →
2016 Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens Paul Shaffer Flop Similar →
2016 Todd Who? Himself Flop Similar →
2015 A Very Murray Christmas Paul Schaffer Flop Similar →
2015 Being Canadian Self Average Similar →
2012 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief Self Hit Similar →
2012 Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom Keyboards Super Hit Similar →
2008 Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On Self Flop Similar →
2007 Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary Self Average Similar →
2007 Fats and Friends Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd Blues Brothers Band (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Blues Brothers: Transposing The Music Self Flop Similar →
2005 Disney Heroes Volume 1 Hermes (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2004 Rockin' Pianos Self Flop Similar →
2002 The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase Self - Host Flop Similar →
2001 The Concert for New York City Self Flop Similar →
2001 America | A Tribute to Heroes Self Average Similar →
1999 Man on the Moon Letterman Band (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1999 Hercules: Zero to Hero Hermes (voice) (archive sound) Hit Similar →
1998 The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers' Self Flop Similar →
1998 Blues Brothers 2000 Marco Flop Similar →
1997 Hercules Hermes (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1996 Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo Dr. Hans Zarkov (voice) Flop Similar →
1995 The Weinerville New Year's Special: Lost in the Big Apple Self Flop Similar →
1995 The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Best of the Blues Brothers Himself (archive footage) Average Similar →
1992 A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Artie Fufkin Average Similar →
1990 Look Who's Talking Too Taxi Businessman Average Similar →
1990 Seriously... Phil Collins Self Super Hit Similar →
1990 Night of 100 Stars III Self Flop Similar →
1988 Scrooged Street Musician Hit Similar →
1987 Heartbeat Filmmaker's Assistant Average Similar →
1987 The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki Self Flop Similar →
1985 Tears Are Not Enough Self Average Similar →
1985 Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas - Super Hit Similar →
1984 This Is Spinal Tap Artie Fufkin Hit Similar →
1981 Steve Martin's Best Show Ever Self / Jo Jo the Dog-Faced Boy Super Hit Similar →
1980 Gilda Live Don Kirshner / Arnie Schnachtman / Student Body President / The Candy Slice Group Average Similar →
1979 Mr. Mike's Mondo Video Church of Jack Lord Organist Flop Similar →
1978 The Blues Brothers Live at Winterland - Average Similar →

Paul Shaffer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Shaffer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Shaffer is "Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Shaffer acted in?

Paul Shaffer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Shaffer?

Other notable films include "Fats and Friends", "Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd", and "Finding Sandler".