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Akiva Schaffer

Akiva Schaffer

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).

On screen

  • Carpool Karaoke: The Series
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  • Water and Power
  • Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
  • Awesometown
  • House of Cosbys
  • The 'Bu

Behind the camera

  • I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  • The 'Bu

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