Akiva Schaffer
Directing
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
Scream VI
2023
The Lego Movie
2014
The Naked Gun
2025
Grown Ups 2
2013
Palm Springs
2020
Neighbors
2014
The Watch
2012
Hot Rod
2007
Extreme Movie
2008
Self Reliance
2024
MacGruber
2010
Brigsby Bear
2017
Laser Cats!
2006
Tour de Pharmacy
2017
Football Town
2005