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Paul Shaffer Biography
Birth Name:Paul A. Shaffer
Birth Place:Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department, Writer
Fast Facts
- Received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2006
- Became the national spokesperson for Epilepsy Canada in 2002
- In 2008, earned the Order of Canada for his contribution to music
- While studying sociology at the University of Toronto, Shaffer began playing with acclaimed jazz musician Tisziji Munoz and performing at local music clubs
- Has been the musical director for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony since 1986
- Has a street named after him in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario
Awards
- 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction: nominated
- 1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Direction: nominated
- 2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Music Direction: nominated