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).
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Release Date1975-10-11
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Charactersd Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Episode Count1
Vote Count465
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
Release Date2013-09-17
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Brett Booth
Episode Count2
Vote Count3699
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.
Release Date2013-07-11
Charactersd Male Cheerleader
Vote Count4516
Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.
Release Date2023-03-08
Charactersd Subway Ghostface (voice) (uncredited)
Vote Count2922
A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.
Release Date2014-05-08
Charactersd Toga #2
Vote Count7087
For Rod Kimble, 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.
Release Date2007-08-03
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Derrick (uncredited)
Vote Count1040
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.
Release Date2012-07-26
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Casual Wanker #3
Vote Count2384
The Lonely Island spoofs Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire in this visual rap album set in the Bash Brothers' 1980s heyday.
Release Date2019-05-22
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Mark McGwire
Vote Count116
In The Lonely Island's first attempt at a sitcom, the dudes get addicted to tooth whitener.
Release Date2001-12-01
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Charactersd Kiv
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.
Release Date2016-06-03
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Lawrence Dunn
Vote Count1307
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.
Release Date2022-05-20
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Various Characters (voice)
Vote Count1306
It's a tough gig working for the Water Department, and it's also a tough gig working in Power. Dan Harmon and Ryan Ridley show you why.
Release Date2008-04-27
Charactersd Ambassador
Episode Count1
Vote Count1
The first Channel 101 series ever to go three consecutive months at #1, House of Cosbys was one of those rare 101 breakouts that went on to satisfy the world. In the show, the real Bill Cosby never came along and destroyed his own clones, but in real life, creator Justin Roiland and channel101.com site administrator Dan Harmon received "cease and desist" orders from Cosby's attorney in June 2005. The legal questions ground HOC's intensive animation process to a halt and House of Cosbys became Channel 101's first show to be killed not by the audience or by its own creator, but by lawyers. An unofficial fifth episode was created for the live screening by Romano and Falconer but is not served by channel101.com for genuine legal concerns. However, due to outcry and outrage, Channel 101 will continue to carry the first four episodes for your enjoyment.
Release Date2005-01-30
Charactersd Cosby Team TriOsby (voice)
Episode Count2
Vote Count2
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.
Release Date2022-09-08
Charactersd Alice Cooper
Vote Count517
An award-winning series from Channel 101's short film contest in the early 2000s. It mocks the soap opera television genre and satirized life in Malibu, California. There were seven episodes filmed, with an eighth episode "apology" also submitted after the creators decided to end the series. The original run was created by The Lonely Island; and starred Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Sarah Chalke.
Release Date2003-10-26
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd self
Episode Count8
Vote Count1
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.
Release Date2018-07-13
Charactersd McFly
Vote Count18
One brother, after the tragic death of his parents, decides that he must be drafted into the NFL to fulfill not only his father's dream, but to support his musical savant younger brother. With his older brother as his coach, he navigates this journey, but how far is he willing to go to reach his goals?
Release Date2005-12-28
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Charactersd Walt Rice
After Santa tells Michael Bolton that he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, he hosts a sexy telethon to get the world to start making love.
Release Date2017-02-07
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Alan
Vote Count59
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.
Release Date2003-02-01
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Charactersd Kiv
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
Release Date2014-02-25
Charactersd Self
Episode Count2
Vote Count116
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
Release Date2009-07-16
Charactersd Self - Guest
Episode Count1
Vote Count79
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! is an American sketch comedy television series, created by and starring Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, which premiered February 11, 2007 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim comedy block and ran until May 2010. The program features surrealistic and often satirical humor, public-access television–style musical acts, bizarre faux-commercials, and editing and special effects chosen to make the show appear camp. The program featured a wide range of actors, spanning from stars such as Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Will Forte and Zach Galifianakis, to alternative comedians like Neil Hamburger, to television actors like Alan Thicke, celebrity look-alikes and impressionists. The creators of the show have described it as "the nightmare version of television."
Release Date2007-02-11
Charactersd Self
Episode Count1
Vote Count83
Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the surreal. In each episode, Aukerman engages his guests with unfiltered and improvisational lines of questioning, punctuated by banter and beats provided by bandleader, one-man musical mastermind Reggie Watts, to reinvent the traditional celebrity interview. Packed with character cameos, filmic shorts, sketches and games set amongst an off-beat world, COMEDY BANG! BANG! delivers thirty minutes of absurd laugh-loaded fun featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.
Release Date2012-06-08
Charactersd Self
Episode Count2
Vote Count39
Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists and surprise fans who don't expect to see big stars belting out tunes one lane over.
Release Date2017-08-08
Charactersd Self
Episode Count1
Vote Count34
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Release Date2025-01-27
Charactersd Self
Vote Count12
In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.
Release Date2006-01-23
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Charactersd Self
Vote Count13
Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.
Release Date2025-07-30
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count933
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.
Release Date2020-07-10
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
Vote Count3430
Middle school as it really happened. Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star in this adult comedy, playing versions of themselves as thirteen-year-old outcasts in the year 2000, surrounded by actual thirteen-year-olds, where the best day of your life can turn into your worst with the stroke of a gel pen.
Release Date2019-02-08
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count25
Vote Count288
There is no such thing as an ordinary interaction in this offbeat sketch comedy series that features a deep roster of guest stars.
Release Date2019-04-23
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Episode Count5
Vote Count140
Celebrity archaeologist Rip Digman and his team of experts travel dangerous parts of the world to unearth legendary artifacts and grow their reputations as fearless adventurers.
Release Date2023-03-22
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count8
Vote Count21
Esther and Benji are platonic best friends who want nothing more than to be accepted by the vain and status-obsessed culture of Los Angeles. Despite their sometimes contentious relationship, when push comes to shove, they’ve got each other’s back … And they have nobody else to hang out with.
Release Date2018-01-10
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count10
Vote Count30
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. Forced to seek companionship in unexpected places, he navigates the bizarre challenge with humor, paranoia, and a surprising search for connection.
Release Date2024-01-03
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count264
A sketch comedy movie about the joys and embarrassments of teen sex. But mostly the embarrassments.
Release Date2008-12-05
DepartmentWriting
JobWriter
Vote Count194
Ex-special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth, who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and bent on destroying Washington, DC.
Release Date2010-05-21
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Vote Count576
Plot TBA.
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
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.
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
Described as an action comedy. Plot TBA.
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
Amy Poehler's best Saturday Night Live sketches and performances.
Release Date2009-04-18
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count7
Holiday special including brand-new material with Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, the infamous troublemaker "Gilly," and others. The special also features favorite holiday-themed sketches from SNL's 35-year history.
Release Date2009-12-17
DepartmentDirecting
JobDirector
Vote Count7
The Meet Arnold Show
Release Date2019-02-09
DepartmentCreator
JobCreator
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.
Release Date2017-07-27
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
Vote Count395
A late-night half-hour sketch comedy series skewering everything from pop culture to politics.
Release Date2016-03-12
DepartmentProduction
JobExecutive Producer
Episode Count5
Vote Count6
Following the lackluster launch of her debut novel, 35-year-old writer Kate Conklin receives an invitation from her former professor and old crush to speak at her alma mater. With her book tour canceled and her ego deflated, Kate decides to take the trip, wondering if it might give her the morale boost she sorely needs. Instead, she falls into a comical regression—from misadventures with eccentric twenty-year-olds, to feelings of jealousy toward her former professor’s new favorite student. Striking the balance between bittersweet and hilarious, Kate takes a journey through her past to reevaluate her future.
Release Date2020-09-17
DepartmentProduction
JobProducer
Vote Count75
In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.
Release Date2006-01-22
Episode Count1
Jorma's allergic to peppers.
From https://www.thelonelyisland.com/
Release Date2007-01-01
Don't Take Jorma's Beer
From www.thelonelyisland.com
