Biography / Wiki
A Canadian multi-talented personality Paul Shaffer is a jack of all trades as he is a singer, comedian, and multi-instrumentalist. She has served as a musical director for late-night shows like “Late Show with David Letterman” and “Late Night with David Letterman”.
He has contributed his efforts to the music industry and has produced the super hit song “It’s Raining Men”.
Height / Weight / Age
Paul Shaffer is 165 cm and in feet inches, his height was 5’5” tall. He is an elite personality who weighs 63 kg in kilograms and 138 lbs in pounds. He will turn 73 years. He has a sharp dark brown color eye and a bald eye.
His body measurements are not available but his body type is average and the rest of the physique information is not available.
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Paul Shaffer is $30 million USD approximately but his annual salary is $5 million USD.
Education / Family
Paul Shaffer was born on November 28, 1949, as Paul Allen Wood Shaffer. He was raised in a Jewish family in Fort William, Ontario, Canada. His father Bernard Shaffer was a lawyer and his mother Shirley Shaffer was a homemaker.
While growing up, he was inclined towards music and took piano lessons, and had played the organ in a band called “Fabulous Fugitives”. He has pursued a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Toronto. He has 2 honorary doctorate degrees from Lakehead University and Five Towns College respectively.
Name |
Paul Shaffer |
| Real name | Paul Allen Wood Shaffer |
| Birth Place | Fort William, Ontario |
| Date Of Birth | November 28, 1949 |
| Age | 73 Years |
| Height | In centimeters – 165 cm
In feet inches – 5’5” |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 63 kg
In Pounds – 138 lbs |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
| Profession | Singer |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| School | High School |
| College | Lakehead University
University of Toronto |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Home Town | Ontario, Canada |
| Debut | Not known |
| Fathers Name | Bernard Shaffer |
| Mothers Name | Shirley Shaffer |
| Brothers | Not known |
| Sister | Not known |
Career / Fashion And Style
Paul Shaffer started his career as a music director of “Godspell” in 1972. He was featured in the Schwartz Broadway show “The Magic Show”. For five years, he has joined the house band on NBC’s Saturday Night Lives along with the comedian Chevy Chase. He was the writer and producer of The Weather Girls hit song “It’s Raining Me”.
He rose to prominence from his appearance in the “Late Show with David Letterman”. In 1984, he has played keyboards for “The Honeydrippers”. He became musical director and Rock and Roll of Fame induction ceremony and also of Olympics Games Ceremony.
Later, he has released two solo albums “The World’s Most Dangerous Party” and “Coast to Coast”. He was also cast in movies like “Blues Brothers 2000”, “Look Who’s Talking Too”, “This is Spinal Tap”, and “Scrooged”. He has also made guest appearances in TV shows “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and “How I Met Yor Mother”.
He has worked in musical comedy like “A Very Murray Christmas”, and “This Is Spinal Tap”. In 2012, along with Paul McCartney, Alicia Keys, and Kanye West, he has performed in “The Concert for Sandy Relief”.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
On August 19, 1990, Paul Shaffer got married to his long-time girlfriend Catherine Vasapoli. The couple has a son named William Wood Lee Shaffer and a daughter Victoria Lily. He is a one-woman man who has loved and married the same woman.
| Girlfriends | None |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Catherine Vasapoli
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| Children | Son – William Wood Lee Shaffer
Daughter – Victoria Lily
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Some Interesting Facts About Paul Shaffer
- In 1990, Paul Shaffer became the chairman of the American Red Cross recruiting drive.
- His book “We’ll Be Here for the Rest of Our Lives: A Swingin’ Showbiz Saga” was released by David Ritz.
- He wanted to study law but pursued sociology and philosophy.
- The street of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada was renamed after him as Paul Shaffer Drive.
- He was honored with a Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance.
- Since 2002, he is the spokesperson of Epilepsy Canada.
- In 2006, he has earned a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @thepaulshaffer
- Twitter – @paulshaffer
- Facebook – @PaulShaffer
