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).
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Naked Gun
2025
Executive Producer, Director, Writer
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
2025
as Self
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Self Reliance
2024
Executive Producer
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
2023
as Subway Ghostface (voice) (uncredited)
Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
as Alice Cooper
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
2022
as Various Characters (voice)
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
2022
Director
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
2020
Producer
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
2020
Producer
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
2019
as Mark McGwire
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
2019
Director, Editor, Executive Producer
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
2018
as McFly
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
2017
Producer
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
2017
as Alan
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
2017
Director, Executive Producer
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
2016
as Lawrence Dunn
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
2016
Director, Writer, Producer
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
2014
as Toga #2
A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.
Grown Ups 2
2013
as Male Cheerleader
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
2012
as Casual Wanker #3
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
2012
Director
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
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
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
2010
Executive Producer
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
2009
Director
Amy Poehler's best Saturday Night Live sketches and performances.
Extreme Movie
2008
Writer
A sketch comedy movie about the joys and embarrassments of teen sex. But mostly the embarrassments.
Hot Rod
2007
as Derrick (uncredited)
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
2007
Director
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
From https://www.thelonelyisland.com/
Awesometown
2006
as Self
In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.
Awesometown
2006
Writer, Director
In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.
Football Town
2005
as Walt Rice
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
2005
Writer, Director
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
2003
as Kiv
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
2003
Director, Editor, Writer
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
2001
as Kiv
In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.
White Power
2001
Writer, Producer, Director
In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.
Anger Managment
N/A
From www.thelonelyisland.com
Hot Seat
N/A
Don't Take Jorma's Beer
Peppers
N/A
Jorma's allergic to peppers.
The Robots Go Crazy
N/A
Producer
Plot details are unknown other than it being described as an action comedy.
Spy Guys
N/A
Producer
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
DNA‘s logline is being kept under wraps.