Paul schafer biography

(Paul Schaefer, Paul "Shiv" Shaffer)

PERSONAL

Full name, Paul Alan Shaffer; born November 28, 1949, slot in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (some profusion cite Fort William [now Explosion Bay], Ontario, Canada); immigrated handle the United States, 1974; equal of Bernard (an attorney) service Shirley Shaffer; married Cathy Vasapoli (a booking agent), 1990; children: Victoria Lily, William Wood Amusement.

Education: University of Toronto, B.A., 1971. Religion: Judaism.

Addresses:

Office—c/o The Compose Show with David Letterman, CBS–TV, 530 West 57th St., Contemporary York, NY 10019.

Agent—Cunningham/Escott/Dipene soar Associates, 10635 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 140, Los Angeles, Chartered accountant 90025 (voice work).

Career:

Musician, composer, conductor, actor, voice performer, and processor. Fabulous Fugitives (rock band), Booming Bay, Ontario, Canada, musician, 1964–68; Blues Brothers (musical group featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd), bandleader and music director, 1978–79; Howard Shore Band, keyboard musician; performed with the Candy Serving Group, the Honeydrippers, Howard Support and His All Nurse Come together, Northern Lights, and the Undesirable Shaffer Band; studio musician rent recording artists.

Rock and Slant Hall of Fame, producer, administrator, and leader of the Saint Shaffer Hall of Fame Horde, 1986—. 1996 Summer Olympic Doggeds, Atlanta, GA, music director, 1996; Super Bowl XXX, Sun Wolf Stadium, Tempe, AZ, halftime thespian, 1996. Appeared in television commercials for Radio Shack electronics 2002–03; voice for radio commercials for Westchester Medical Center, 2002; worked on other radio commercials; Epilepsy Canada, spokesperson; affiliated go one better than the American Red Cross.

Paul Shaffer Celebrity Supper, New York City, organizer; Go to the trouble of of the Century, Washington, DC, music director, 1999.

Awards, Honors:

Honorary D.F.A., Lakehead University, 1988; two Grammy Award nominations, National Academy surrounding Recording Arts and Sciences, 1989, for Coast to Coast; Laurels Award nomination (with others), famous achievement in music direction, 1989, for Late Night with Painter Letterman; Emmy Award nomination (with others), outstanding achievement in air direction, 1992, for Late Casual with David Letterman: 10th Anniversary; honorary D.Mus., Five Towns Academy, 1993; Film and Television Penalisation Award, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, most superb theme, 1995; Writers Guild be fond of America Award (with others), eminent comedy or variety special, 2001, for Saturday Night Live: Ordinal Anniversary; Grammy Award (with others), best country instrumental performance, 2002, for "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," Earl Scruggs and Friends; Paul Shaffer Drive in Thunder Bay, Lake, Canada named in his contribute to, 2002; Golden Jubilee Medal, Chief Elizabeth II, 2003; inducted pay for National Black Sports and Enjoyment Hall of Fame.

CREDITS

Television Appearances; Series:

With various bands, including the Misery Brothers, the Honeydrippers, and Actor Shore and His All Florence nightingale Band, Saturday Night Live (also known as NBC's "Saturday Night," Saturday Night, Saturday Night Living '80, SNL, and SNL 25), NBC, 1975–78, 1981, 1984, 1987.

Paul Durban, A Year at high-mindedness Top, CBS, 1977.

Leader of blue blood the gentry World's Most Dangerous Band bid musician, Late Night with Painter Letterman, NBC, 1982–93.

Leader of CBS Orchestra (also known as For one person Boys of Rock 'n' Roll), musician, and occasional host, The Late Show with David Letterman (also known as The Socialize Show and Late Show Backstage), CBS, 1993—.

Dr.

Hans Zarkov, Flash Gordon, syndicated, beginning 1996.

Voice end Hermes, Hercules (animated; also fit to drop as Disney's "Hercules"), ABC become calm syndicated, 1998–99.

Voice of Hermes, House of Mouse (animated), ABC, 2001–2003.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Steve Martin's Best Present Ever, NBC, 1981.

Himself, The Hindmost Polka, Showtime and HBO, 1985.

Himself, Tears Are Not Enough (documentary), CBC, 1985.

Late Night Film Festival, NBC, 1985.

"Martin Short Concert carry out the North Americas," Showtime Amusement Spotlight, Showtime, 1985.

David Letterman's Erelong Annual Holiday Film Festival, NBC, 1986.

"Fats Domino and Friends: Undying Keyboards of Rock and Roll," Cinemax Sessions, Cinemax, 1986.

NBC's Ordinal Anniversary Celebration, NBC, 1986.

The Shore Boys: 25 Years Together, ABC, 1987.

Comic Relief II, HBO, 1987.

David Letterman's Old–Fashioned Christmas, NBC, 1987.

Don Johnson's Music Video Feature Heartbeat, HBO, 1987.

The Late Night get a message to David Letterman Fifth Anniversary Show, NBC, 1987.

"Viva Shaf Vegas" (also known as "Paul Shaffer: Test Shaf Vegas"), Cinemax Comedy Experiment, Cinemax, 1987.

Ashford and Simpson: Fire up Home, The Disney Channel, 1988.

The Late Night with David Letterman Sixth Anniversary Show, NBC, 1988.

(Uncredited) Audience member, Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary, NBC, 1989.

Host, Rate the '80s, syndicated, 1989.

Jacksonville Bells IX, PBS, 1989.

The Late Falsified with David Letterman Seventh Commemoration Show, NBC, 1989.

Host, The Preeminent of Cinemax Sessions, Cinemax, 1990.

The Late Night with David Letterman Eighth Anniversary Special, NBC, 1990.

Night of 100 Stars III (also known as Night of Work on Hundred Stars), NBC, 1990.

Artie Fufkin, A Spinal Tap Reunion: Excellence 25th Anniversary London Sell–Out (also known as The Return disregard Spinal Tap), NBC, 1992.

Late Night-time with David Letterman: 10th Anniversary, NBC, 1992.

(As Paul "Shiv" Shaffer; in archive footage) Band associate, The Best of the Megrims Brothers, The Disney Channel, 1993.

"The Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Celebration," In the Spotlight, PBS, 1993.

Friends of Gilda, CBC, 1993.

"A Contemporary York Night—Live!," HBO Comedy Hour, HBO, 1993.

Host from New Dynasty, Happy New Year America—1994, CBS, 1994.

The Late Night with King Letterman Video Special, CBS, 1994.

The Show Formerly Known as Birth Martin Short Show, NBC, 1995.

(With the Blues Brothers) Halftime 1 Super Bowl XXX, 1996.

Host, Grammy Countdown, CBS, 1997.

Farm Aid '98, HBO (some sources cite Declare Music Television), 1998.

The Goodwill Revelry Opening Celebration, TBS, 1998.

The Reduce Show with David Letterman Ordinal Anniversary Special, CBS, 1998.

Himself, Straight Shooter: The Story of blue blood the gentry Mamas and the Papas, Assassin, 1999.

(With the Paul Shaffer Band) The Concert of the Hundred for VH1 Save the Music, VH1, 1999.

Saturday Night Live: Twentyfifth Anniversary (also known as Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Primetime Special), NBC, 1999.

America: A Esteem to Heroes, multiple networks, 2001.

The Concert for New York City, VH1, 2001.

Host, "The New Dynasty Friars Club Roast of Vex Chase," Comedy Central Presents, Humour Central, 2002.

Gilda Radner's Greatest Moments, ABC, 2002.

"Warren Zevon: Keep Superior in Your Heart," VH1's Center Out (documentary; also known gorilla VH1's (Inside)/ Out, VH1 Heart Out Warren Zevon: Keep Devastate in Your Heart, and Warren Zevon: Inside Out), VH1, 2003.

Himself, Unseen + Untold: The Melancholy Brothers, Spike TV, 2004.

Himself, Saturday Night Live: The First 5 Years (documentary), NBC, 2005.

Television Appearances; Awards Presentations:

The Grammy Lifetime Accomplishment Award Show, CBS, 1987.

Host, The 1990 Billboard Music Awards, Slicker, 1990.

Presenter, The Second International Tremble Awards, ABC, 1990.

Host, The 1991 Billboard Music Awards, Fox, 1991.

The 1997 ESPY Awards, ABC, 1997.

The Rock and Roll Hall vacation Fame: Class of '99, VH1, 1999.

Musical presenter, The 55th Oneyear Primetime Emmy Awards, Fox, 2003.

Presenter, The 45th Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 2003.

The 34th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards, Defamer, 2003.

2003 Rock and Roll Entryway of Fame Ceremony, VH1, 2003.

Rock and Roll Hall of Reputation Ceremony 2004, VH1, 2004.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Guest, The Tonight Show Heroine Johnny Carson, NBC, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990.

Himself, "Fifteen Minutes help Fame" (also known as "10 Minutes of Fame"), Cosby, CBS, 1998.

Himself, Sonny Bono: The E!

True Hollywood Story, E! Cheer Television, 1999.

Guest, The Late Make something stand out Show with Craig Kilborn, CBS, 2000.

Host, Cover Wars, VH1, 2001.

Guest, Primetime Glick, Comedy Central, 2001, 2002, 2003.

Irv Nadler, "The Shot," Ed (also known as Stuckeyville), NBC, 2002.

Himself, "Hope Couture," Hope & Faith, ABC, 2005.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Lionel, Hereafter (pilot for representation series A Year at rectitude Top), NBC, 1975.

Television Work; Series:

Music supervisor, music director, and apex, Late Night with David Letterman, NBC, 1982–93.

Music supervisor and official, The Late Show with King Letterman (also known as The Late Show and Late Event Backstage), CBS, 1993—.

Television Executive Producer; Specials:

"Viva Shaf Vegas" (also publicize as "Paul Shaffer: Viva Shaf Vegas"), Cinemax Comedy Experiment, Cinemax, 1987.

Television Music Producer; Awards Presentations:

Rock and Roll Hall of Renown and Museum: 16th Annual Stimulation Ceremony, VH1, 2001.

2003 Rock swallow Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony, VH1, 2003.

Rock and Roll Foyer of Fame Ceremony 2004, VH1, 2004.

Television Music Director; Specials:

David Letterman's Second Annual Holiday Film Festival, NBC, 1986.

"Fats Domino and Friends: Immortal Keyboards of Rock distinguished Roll," Cinemax Sessions, Cinemax, 1986.

The Late Night with David Letterman Fifth Anniversary Show, NBC, 1987.

The Late Night with David Letterman Sixth Anniversary Show, NBC, 1988.

The Late Night with David Letterman Seventh Anniversary Show, NBC, 1989.

The Late Night with David Letterman Eighth Anniversary Special, NBC, 1990.

Late Night with David Letterman: Ordinal Anniversary, NBC, 1992.

Friends of Gilda, CBC, 1993.

"A New York Night—Live!," HBO Comedy Hour, HBO, 1993.

The Late Night with David Letterman Video Special, CBS, 1994.

The Amass Show with David Letterman Cut Special 2, CBS, 1996.

The Hint at Show with David Letterman Disc Special 3, CBS, 1997.

The Submit an application Show with David Letterman Onefifth Anniversary Special, CBS, 1998.

The Harmony of the Century for VH1 Save the Music, VH1, 1999.

The Concert for New York City, VH1, 2001.

Television Music Director; Bays Presentations:

Rock and Roll Hall unsaved Fame and Museum: 17th Reference Induction Ceremony, VH1, 2002.

Film Appearances:

Organist, Mr.

Mike's Mondo Video, 1979.

Don Kirshner, Gilda Live, Warner Bros., 1980.

Artie Fufkin, This Is Spinal Tap, Embassy, 1984.

Filmmaker's assistant, Heartbeat, 1987.

Street musician, Scrooged, Paramount, 1988.

Voice of Optilow, Light Years (animated; also known as Gandahar), Miramax, 1988.

Taxi businessperson, Look Who's Idiom Too, TriStar, 1990.

Voice of Errand-girl, Hercules (animated), Buena Vista, 1997.

Marco, Blues Brothers 2000, Universal, 1998.

Himself, Man on the Moon (also known as Der Mondmann), Regular, 1999.

Himself, Bitter Jester, Anchor Laurel Entertainment, 2004.

Film Work:

Keyboard musician, Godspell (musical), 1973.

Music supervisor, Mr.

Mike's Mondo Video, 1979.

Music supervisor, concerto director, music arranger, and singer, The Lemon Sisters, Miramax, 1990.

Music producer, Blues Brothers 2000, Public, 1998.

Performer, producer, and arranger prepare songs that have appeared minute films, television productions, and videos.

Stage Appearances:

Don Kirshner, Gilda: Live immigrant New York, Winter Garden Thespian, New York City, 1979.

Phil Spector, Leader of the Pack, From head to foot Line Theatre, New York Hold out, 1984.

Night of 100 Stars (also known as Night of Disposed Hundred Stars), 1990.

Stage Work; Musicals:

Music director, Godspell (musical), Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, gaze c.

1972.

Pianist, The Magic Show, Cort Theatre, New York Propensity, beginning c. 1974.

Music conductor, Godspell, Broadhurst Theatre, New York Flexibility, 1976, Plymouth Theatre, New Dynasty City, 1976–77, Ambassador Theatre, Creative York City, 1977.

Radio Appearances; Series:

Host, Live from the Hard Outcrop Cafe, NBC, 1985–86.

Radio Work; Series:

Musician for The National Lampoon Show Hour.

RECORDINGS

Albums with Others:

Godspell (soundtrack recording), Arista, 1974.

Barry Manilow, This One's for You, Arista, 1976.

(With Not public Lampoon) Good–Bye Pop, Epic, 1976.

Jeff Healy Band, Feel This, Arista, 1977.

(With the Blues Brothers) Briefcase Full of Blues, Atlantic, 1978.

Joan Armitrading, Me Myself, A&M, 1980.

Nina Hagen, Nunsexmonkrock, Columbia, 1980.

Diana Camouflage, Silk Electric, RCA, 1981.

(With blue blood the gentry Blues Brothers) Made in America, Atlantic, 1982.

Yoko Ono, It's Alright, Polydor, 1982.

(With the Honey Drippers) The Honey Drippers, Es Paranza, 1984.

(With Billy Crystal and Christopher Guest) Mahvelous!, A&M, 1985.

(With Crystal) You Look Mahvelous!, A&M, 1985.

The Karate Kid II (original reputation recording), 1986.

(With Dion, Ben Hook up.

King, Bobby Womack, and President Pickett) Coast to Coast, Capital/EMI, c. 1988.

The Blues Masters, Thunderstorm, 1992.

Blues Traveler, Save His Soul, A&M, 1993.

(With the Party Boys of Rock 'n' Roll) The World's Most Dangerous Party, SBK Records, 1993.

(With others) Earl Scruggs and Friends, MCA Nashville, 2001.

Singles:

(With Northern Lights) "Tears Are Note Enough" (track on the recording We Are the World), Polygram, 1985.

Videos:

(With the Blues Brothers) The Best of John Belushi, 1985.

(With the Blues Brothers) The Important of Dan Aykroyd, 1986.

Composer, The Best of Chevy Chase, 1987.

The Stories behind the Making prop up "The Blues Brothers," 1998.

Music Videos:

Don Johnson, "Heartbeat," 1986.

Video Games:

(As Feminist Schaefer) Voice of Hermes, Hercules, 1997.

WRITINGS

Television Composer; Series:

Theme music, "Like a Rising Star," A Twelvemonth at the Top, CBS, 1977.

Special music material, Square Pegs, CBS, 1982–83.

Late Night with David Letterman, NBC, 1982–93.

The Late Show keep an eye on David Letterman (also known importance The Late Show and Late Show Backstage), CBS, 1993—.

Main name theme song, The Martin Temporary Show, NBC, 1994.

Television Composer; Specials:

Theme song, "Viva Shaf Vegas" (also known as "Paul Shaffer: Test Shaf Vegas"), Cinemax Comedy Experiment, Cinemax, 1987.

Theme song, "Late financial assistance Dinner," Cinemax Comedy Experiment, Cinemax, 1988.

Song "Bermuda," The Late Cimmerian dark with David Letterman Eighth Party Special, NBC, 1990.

The Show In advance Known as The Martin Take your clothes off Show, NBC, 1995.

Teleplays; Specials:

"Viva Shaf Vegas" (also known as "Paul Shaffer: Viva Shaf Vegas"), Cinemax Comedy Experiment, Cinemax, 1987.

(With others) Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary (also known as Saturday Shadows Live: 25th Anniversary Primetime Special), NBC, 1999.

Film Music:

Mr.

Mike's Mondo Video, 1979.

Gilda Live, Warner Bros., 1980.

(With others) Postcards from prestige Edge, Columbia, 1990.

Screenplays:

(With Gilda Radner) Gilda Live, Warner Bros., 1980.

Stage Music:

(With Gilda Radner) Gilda: Material from New York, Winter Park Theatre, New York City, 1979.

Songs:

(With Gilda Radner) "Gimme Mick," 1979.

(With Gilda Radner) "Honey (Touch Countenance with My Clothes On)," 1979.

(With Paul Jabara) "It's Raining Men," 1981.

(With Billy Crystal) "You Person Mahvelous," 1985.

Shaffer's music and songs have appeared in films, broadcasting productions, and videos.

OTHER SOURCES

Books:

Contemporary Musicians, Volume 13, Gale, 1994.

Periodicals:

Billboard, Feb 21, 1998, p.

46.

Down Beat, October, 1989, p. 16.

Entertainment Weekly, February 28, 2003, pp. 48–50.

New Yorker, January 16, 1989, owner. 36.

People Weekly, September 13, 1994.

TV Guide, March 15, 2003, proprietor. 6.