Akiva Schaffer

Akiva Schaffer

1977-12-01 Berkeley, California, USA 43 Credits

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).

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The Naked Gun

The Naked Gun

2025

Executive Producer, Director, Writer

Producing Directing Writing

Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025

as Self

7.9
Acting

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

Self Reliance

Self Reliance

2024

Executive Producer

5.9
Producing

When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only at...

Scream VI

Scream VI

2023

as Subway Ghostface (voice) (uncredited)

7.0
Acting

Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

2022

as Alice Cooper

6.7
Acting

Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid c...

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

2022

as Various Characters (voice)

7.0
Acting

Decades since their successful television series was canceled, Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, me...

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

2022

Director

7.0
Directing

Decades since their successful television series was canceled, Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, me...

I Used to Go Here

I Used to Go Here

2020

Producer

5.6
Producing

Following the lackluster launch of her debut novel, 35-year-old writer Kate Conklin (Gillian Jacobs) receives an invitation from her former professor ...

Palm Springs

Palm Springs

2020

Producer

7.3
Producing

When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themsel...

The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience

The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience

2019

as Mark McGwire

6.4
Acting

The Lonely Island spoofs Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.

The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience

The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience

2019

Director, Editor, Executive Producer

6.4
Directing Producing Writing

The Lonely Island spoofs Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.

7 Splinters in Time

7 Splinters in Time

2018

as McFly

4.5
Acting

A detective investigates a murder, only to find that the victim is... himself. Soon, he discovers multiple versions of himself, not all of them friend...

Brigsby Bear

Brigsby Bear

2017

Producer

7.1
Producing

Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one: James. When the show abruptly ends, James's life changes forever, and...

Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special

Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special

2017

as Alan

6.2
Acting

After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, he hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start m...

Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special

Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special

2017

Director, Executive Producer

6.2
Directing Producing

After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, he hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start m...

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016

as Lawrence Dunn

6.6
Acting

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collap...

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016

Director, Writer, Producer

6.6
Directing Writing Producing

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collap...

Neighbors

Neighbors

2014

as Toga #2

6.2
Acting

A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.

Grown Ups 2

Grown Ups 2

2013

as Male Cheerleader

6.1
Acting

Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons ...

The Watch

The Watch

2012

as Casual Wanker #3

5.6
Acting

Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their ...

The Watch

The Watch

2012

Director

5.6
Directing

Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their ...

The Lonely Island MTV Spring Break '88 - Highlight Reel 2

2011

Acting

From The Vault - The Lonely Island at MTV Spring Break '88 Daytona Beach!!! Highlight Reel 2 of 2. Features songs "Jizz In My Pants" & "Punch You In...

The Lonely Island MTV Spring Break '88 - Highlight Reel 1

2011

Acting

From The Vault - The Lonely Island at MTV Spring Break '88 Daytona Beach!!! Highlight Reel 1 of 2. Features songs "I'm On A Boat" & "We Like Sportz"...

MacGruber

MacGruber

2010

Executive Producer

5.4
Producing

Ex-special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth, who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and b...

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler

2009

Director

8.4
Directing

Amy Poehler's best Saturday Night Live sketches and performances.

Extreme Movie

Extreme Movie

2008

Writer

4.4
Writing

A sketch comedy movie about the joys and embarrassments of teen sex. But mostly the embarrassments.

Hot Rod

Hot Rod

2007

as Derrick (uncredited)

6.4
Acting

For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather,...

Hot Rod

Hot Rod

2007

Director

6.4
Directing

For Rod Kimble, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather,...

Fighting neighbors

2007

Acting

From https://www.thelonelyisland.com/

Awesometown

Awesometown

2006

as Self

7.4
Acting

In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.

Awesometown

Awesometown

2006

Writer, Director

7.4
Writing Directing

In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.

Football Town

Football Town

2005

as Walt Rice

Acting

One brother, after the tragic death of his parents, decides that he must be drafted into the NFL to fulfill not only his father's dream, but to suppor...

Football Town

Football Town

2005

Writer, Director

Writing Directing

One brother, after the tragic death of his parents, decides that he must be drafted into the NFL to fulfill not only his father's dream, but to suppor...

Regarding Ardy

Regarding Ardy

2003

as Kiv

Acting

In The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try to find him a new one.

Regarding Ardy

Regarding Ardy

2003

Director, Editor, Writer

Directing Writing Producing

In The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try to find him a new one.

White Power

White Power

2001

as Kiv

Acting

In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.

White Power

White Power

2001

Writer, Producer, Director

Writing Producing Directing

In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.

Anger Managment

N/A

Acting

From www.thelonelyisland.com

Hot Seat

N/A

Acting

Don't Take Jorma's Beer

Peppers

N/A

Acting

Jorma's allergic to peppers.

The Robots Go Crazy

N/A

Producer

Producing

Plot details are unknown other than it being described as an action comedy.

Spy Guys

N/A

Producer

Producing

A CIA operative on a dangerous mission gets his cover blown while attending a friend's wedding in Europe and enlists his pals to help him escape.

DNA

N/A

Producer

Producing

DNA‘s logline is being kept under wraps.