The Naked Gun
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
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Akiva Schaffer
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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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18 directing credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Director
The Watch
Director
Hot Rod
Director
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Director, Writer, Producer
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
Director, Executive Producer
Football Town
Writer, Director
Laser Cats!
Director
An SNL Valentine
Director
Awesometown
Writer, Director
The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
Editor, Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Regarding Ardy
Editor, Producer, Director, Writer
Stepsisters
Stepsisters
Director
White Power
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor
Laser Cats 2
Director, Writer
Laser cats 3
Director, Writer