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).

Akiva Schaffer is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience (2019), Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special (2017), Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), Saturday Night Live (1975), Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013), Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007). The recorded credits span 1975 to 2025, including 15 movies and 12 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.