Akiva Schaffer

Akiva Schaffer

Birth : 1977-12-01, Berkeley, California, USA

History

An American writer for Saturday Night Live, a film director, songwriter, and a member of The Lonely Island, a sketch-comedy troupe that first found success on the Internet, which includes SNL cast member Andy Samberg and SNL writer Jorma Taccone. He majored in film at University of California, Santa Cruz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Akiva Schaffer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Akiva Schaffer
Akiva Schaffer

Movies

Self Reliance
Executive Producer
When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real.
Scream VI
Subway Ghostface (voice) (uncredited)
Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Alice Cooper
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Various Characters (voice)
Decades since their successful television series was canceled, Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, meanwhile, has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. When a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detective personas once again to save their friend’s life.
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Director
Decades since their successful television series was canceled, Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, meanwhile, has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. When a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detective personas once again to save their friend’s life.
I Used to Go Here
Producer
Following the launch of her new novel, 35-year-old writer Kate Conklin is invited to speak at her alma mater by her mentor and former professor. After accepting the invitation, Kate finds herself deeply enmeshed in the lives of an eccentric group of college students.
Palm Springs
Producer
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
Executive Producer
The Lonely Island spoofs Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
Editor
The Lonely Island spoofs Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
Director
The Lonely Island spoofs Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
Mark McGwire
The Lonely Island spoofs Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Director
Tim Robinson and a featured guest target someone and ridicule them, to the point they are forced to leave.
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Executive Producer
Tim Robinson and a featured guest target someone and ridicule them, to the point they are forced to leave.
7 Splinters in Time
McFly
A detective investigates a murder, only to find that the victim is... himself. Soon, he discovers multiple versions of himself, not all of them friendly.
Brigsby Bear
Producer
Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one: James. When the show abruptly ends, James's life changes forever, and he sets out to finish the story himself.
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
Executive Producer
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, Michael Bolton hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start making love.
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
Director
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, Michael Bolton hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start making love.
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
Alan
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, Michael Bolton hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start making love.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Director
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Producer
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Writer
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Lawrence Dunn
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.
Neighbors
Toga #2
A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.
Grown Ups 2
Male Cheerleader
Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises—the last day of school.
The Watch
Casual Wanker #3
Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood - and the world - from total extermination.
The Watch
Director
Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood - and the world - from total extermination.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler
Director
Amy Poehler's best Saturday Night Live sketches and performances.
Extreme Movie
Writer
A sketch comedy movie about the joys and embarrassments of teen sex. But mostly the embarrassments.
Hot Rod
Derrick (uncredited)
For Rod Kimball, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Hot Rod
Director
For Rod Kimball, performing stunts is a way of life, even though he is rather accident-prone. Poor Rod cannot even get any respect from his stepfather, Frank, who beats him up in weekly sparring matches. When Frank falls ill, Rod devises his most outrageous stunt yet to raise money for Frank's operation -- and then Rod will kick Frank's butt.
Awesometown
Writer
In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.
Awesometown
Director
In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.
Awesometown
In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.
Regarding Ardy
Editor
In The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try to find him a new one.
Regarding Ardy
Producer
In The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try to find him a new one.
Regarding Ardy
Writer
In The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try to find him a new one.
Regarding Ardy
Director
In The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try to find him a new one.
Regarding Ardy
Kiv
In The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try to find him a new one.
White Power
Editor
In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.
White Power
Producer
In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.
White Power
Writer
In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.
White Power
Director
In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.
White Power
Kiv
In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.
Naked Gun Reboot
Executive Producer
Naked Gun Reboot
Director
Spy Guys
Producer
A CIA operative on a dangerous mission gets his cover blown while attending a friend's wedding in Europe and enlists his pals to help him escape.