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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).

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Known For

  • Hot Rod
  • The Watch
  • White Power
  • Regarding Ardy
  • Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
  • Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler
  • Awesometown
  • The Naked Gun
  • Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
  • The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
  • Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers