A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Akiva Schaffer
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born December 1, 1977Age 48
Cast appearances (3)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (24)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Akiva Schaffer is a director, writer and performer who formed The Lonely Island with Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone. Their internet comedy led to work on Saturday Night Live's Digital Shorts, where Schaffer's filmmaking helped turn songs and sketch premises into self-contained comic videos.
Schaffer directed Hot Rod and co-directed Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping with Taccone. His later features include Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and the 2025 version of The Naked Gun, which he also co-wrote. His work carries a sketch background into film parody, action comedy and music-driven storytelling.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
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