Biography
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).
Known For
Grown Ups 2
Male Cheerleader
Scream VI
Subway Ghostface (voice) (uncredited)
Popstar: Never Stop Never...
Lawrence Dunn
Regarding Ardy
Kiv
Hot Rod
Derrick (uncredited)
Neighbors
Toga #2
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 ...
Self
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rang...
Various Characters (voice)
7 Splinters in Time
McFly
