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Paul Schäfer

German criminal and founder of a sect and agricultural commune in Chile

This article is about the German sect leader. For the German politician, see Paul Schäfer (politician). For the inventor, see Schafer automation system. For the ice hockey player, see Paul Schaefer (ice hockey). For the musician, see Paul Shaffer.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Schäfer and the second or maternal family name is Schneider.

Paul Schäfer Schneider (4 December 1921 – 24 April 2010)[1] was a German-Chilean Christian minister, convicted sex offender, and the founder and leader of a sect and agricultural commune of 300 German immigrants called Colonia Dignidad (Dignity Colony) (later renamed Villa Baviera) located in Parral in southernChile, about 340 km (210 miles) south of Santiago from 1961 to 2005. Schäfer led his followers in the teachings of William Branham.

Aside from human rights abuses against members of Colonia Dignidad, including rape[2] and sexual and physical abuse (including torture) of young children

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10 Fun Facts About the Legendary Paul Shaffer

  • Shaffer began playing piano at age six in his hometown of Fort William / Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
  • He got his first big break in 1972 when composer Stephen Schwartz hired him as musical director for the Toronto production of “Godspell.” The cast included the then unknown Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Victor Garber, and the late great Gilda Radner.
  • In 1975, another Canadian, Lorne Michaels, came to New York and hired Shaffer to play piano in the band and compose special musical material for the original cast of “Saturday Night Live.” In SNL’s fifth season, Shaffer also became a featured performer.
  • Shaffer composed the “Late Show” theme song.
  • He was awarded a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and, in 2008, he received the Order of Canada.
  • Shaffer has served as musical director and producer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony since its inception in 1986.
  • Shaffer has recorded with such famous artists as Diana Ross, Yoko Ono, Cher, John Mayall, Robert Plant, Barry Manilow, Blues Tr
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    Paul Shaffer

    Canadian musician (born 1949)

    For the United States military aide to Iran, see Paul R. Shaffer. For the French holocaust survivor, see Paul Schaffer. For the Chilean cult leader, see Paul Schäfer.

    Paul Shaffer

    CM

    Shaffer in 2000

    Born

    Paul Allen Wood Shaffer


    (1949-11-28) November 28, 1949 (age 75)

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1]

    Occupation(s)Bandleader, musician, composer, actor, author, comedian
    Years active1972–present
    Spouse

    Cathy Vasapoli

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    (m. 1990)​
    Children2
    Musical career
    GenresRock, pop rock, jazz
    Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards
    Member ofThe World's Most Dangerous Band
    Formerly of

    Musical artist

    Paul Allen Wood ShafferCM[2] (born November 28, 1949) is a Canadian[3][4] singer, keyboardist, composer, actor, author, comedian, and musician who served 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

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