Paul Shaffer
Keynote Speaker: Legendary Musician, Bandleader & Composer; Musical Director for David Letterman; Grammy Award Winner
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Paul Shaffer Biography
Paul Shaffer is a Canadian musician, bandleader, composer, actor, and comedian whose career spans more than five decades at the intersection of music, comedy, and television. Shaffer began his career as musical director for the Toronto production of "Godspell," which featured a cast including Victor Garber, Gilda Radner, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Dave Thomas, and Andrea Martin. He later played piano in "The Magic Show" on Broadway and spent five years with the original "Saturday Night Live," where he played keyboards, composed musical material, and became a featured performer. Shaffer also served as musical director for the Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, for their triple platinum album and national tour.
Shaffer is widely recognized for his 33-year role as bandleader, musical director, and comedic counterpart to David Letterman on "Late Night with David Letterman" and "Late Show with David Letterman." His band, known as the World's Most Dangerous Band on NBC and later as the CBS Orchestra, included musicians such as Sid McGinnis, Felicia Collins, Bernie Worrell, Will Lee, and Anton Fig. The two shows collectively received 16 Emmy Awards and 112 Emmy Award nominations. Shaffer's work required him to accommodate a wide range of musical styles, often with minimal rehearsal time, contributing to his reputation as a versatile musician with extensive knowledge of various musical genres.
In addition to his television work, Shaffer has contributed to the entertainment industry as a songwriter, co-composing the Weather Girls' hit "It's Raining Men," and being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame for the song. He appeared as Artie Fufkin in the film "This Is Spinal Tap," and had roles in "Gilda Live," "Scrooged," and as the voice of Hermes in Disney's animated feature "Hercules" and its television adaptation. Shaffer's television appearances include "The Sopranos," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Schitt's Creek," and "How I Met Your Mother."
Shaffer has served as musical director and producer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony since its inception, and led the band for the "We Are the World" finale of Live Aid. He was musical director for Paul McCartney's "Concert for New York," which honored and raised money for victims of the September 11 attacks. Shaffer hosted CBS's New Year's Eve special from Times Square and served as musical director for the closing concert at the Summer Olympic Games. He is a two-time Grammy Award recipient and a four-time Emmy nominee. Shaffer has been awarded a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and received the Order of Canada.
Following Letterman's retirement, Shaffer resumed his solo career, collaborating with Bill Murray as music director for "A Very Murray Christmas" and reuniting the World's Most Dangerous Band. The group released the album "Paul Shaffer & The World's Most Dangerous Band." Shaffer has continued to perform live and serve as musical director for productions such as the Grammy Awards and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. His memoir, "We'll Be Here the Rest of Our Lives," recounts stories from his extensive career in show business. Shaffer remains a prominent figure in music, television, and entertainment.
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Paul Shaffer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Faith & Religion, Jewish Heritage, Music and Television & Film.
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Paul Shaffer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Faith & Religion, Jewish Heritage and Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Shaffer for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Paul Shaffer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Billy Joel, John A. Goodman and J.J. Hairston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Shaffer for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Paul Shaffer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Paul Shaffer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Shaffer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Paul Shaffer speak about?
Paul Shaffer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Faith & Religion, Jewish Heritage, Music and Television & Film. -
Where does Paul Shaffer travel from?
Paul Shaffer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Paul Shaffer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Shaffer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Shaffer for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Shaffer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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