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Akiva Schaffer

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Editor, Additional CreditsBorn December 1, 1977 (47 years)
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).

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Extreme Movie
  • I Used to Go Here

Known For

  • The Watch
  • Palm Springs
  • Hot Rod
  • Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
  • Saturday Night Live
  • I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  • MacGruber
  • Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
  • The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
  • PEN15
  • Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
  • Brigsby Bear
  • Extreme Movie
  • Alone Together
  • Weekend Update
  • I Used to Go Here

Featured Videos

    Filmography

    2023
    Scream VI · as Subway Ghostface (voice) (uncredited)
    2022
    Weird: The Al Yankovic Story · as Alice Cooper
    2022
    Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers · as Various Characters (voice)
    2019
    2018
    2017
    2016
    2016
    Party Over Here (TV Series) · as The Lonely Island
    2014
    Neighbors · as Toga #2
    2013
    Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series) · as Brett Booth
    2013
    Grown Ups 2 · as Male Cheerleader
    2012
    The Watch · as Casual Wanker #3
    2007
    Hot Rod · as Derrick (uncredited)
    2005
    House Of Cosbys (TV Series) · as Cosby Team Triosby (voice)
    2004
    Channel 101 · as Walt Rice
    2003
    Regarding Ardy · as Kiv

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