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Akiva Schaffer

Directing

3.4 Popularity Dec 01, 1977 (47 years old) Berkeley, California, USA

Akiva Schaffer (born December 1, 1977) is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a writer for Saturday Night Live and a member of The Lonely Island, a sketch-comedy troupe that first found success on the Internet, which includes Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone. He majored in film at University...

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Known For

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 as Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 as Self - Guest
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013 as Brett Booth
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975 as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Grown Ups 2
Grown Ups 2
2013 as Male Cheerleader
Scream VI
Scream VI
2023 as Subway Ghostface (voice) (uncredited)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007 as Self
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012 as Self

Biography

Akiva Schaffer (born December 1, 1977) is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a writer for Saturday Night Live and a member of The Lonely Island, a sketch-comedy troupe that first found success on the Internet, which includes Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone. He majored in film at University of California, Santa Cruz. He is best known for directing the films Hot Rod (2007), Popstar (2016), and the reboot of The Naked Gun (2025).

Filmography 79

2025
The Naked Gun Movie

Director

2025
The Naked Gun Movie

Executive Producer

2025
The Naked Gun Movie

Writer

2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Movie

as Self

2024
Self Reliance Movie

Executive Producer

2023
Digman! TV

Executive Producer

2023
Scream VI Movie

as Subway Ghostface (voice) (uncredited)

2022
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Movie

as Alice Cooper

2022
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Movie

as Various Characters (voice)

2022
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Movie

Director

2020
I Used to Go Here Movie

Producer

2020
Palm Springs Movie

Producer

2019
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience Movie

as Mark McGwire

2019
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience Movie

Director

2019
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience Movie

Editor

2019
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience Movie

Executive Producer

2019
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience Movie

Writer

2019
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson TV

Director

2019
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson TV

Executive Producer

2019
The Meet Arnold Show TV

Creator

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Not specified
Birthday December 01, 1977 (47 years old)
Place of Birth Berkeley, California, USA
Also Known As Akiva "Kiv" Schaffer, The Lonely Island
Years Active 1975 - 2025
Popularity 3.4
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Career Stats
79 Total Credits
20 Movie Roles
11 TV Roles
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