Paul Shaffer

Paul Allen Wood Shaffer (born November 28, 1949) is a Canadian singer, composer, actor, author, comedian, and musician. He is best known for his role as David Letterman's musical director, band leader, and sidekick on the entire run of both Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993) and Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015). Shaffer was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began his music career playing the organ in local bands and eventually became a sought-after session musician. In addition to his work on television, Shaffer has also released solo albums and appeared in various movies and TV shows, showcasing his versatility as a performer.