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Akiva Schaffer

Akiva Schaffer

American director, actor and producer

Age
48years old
Born
1 December 1977Berkeley, California
Nationality
USA
Star sign
Sagittarius
Years active
2007–2025

Known for

About Akiva Schaffer

Akiva Schaffer is an American director, actor and producer. They were born on 1 December 1977 in Berkeley, California. Their career spans 12 titles, among them Bad Neighbors (2014), Grown Ups 2 (2013) and The Watch (2012).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Akiva Schaffer is Hot Rod (2007); in all, 12 films over 18 years. They have worked as actor in 8, director in 5, producer in 5 and writer in 2. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Bad Neighbors (2014), with 37 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 6 titles. The person they have worked with most is Jorma Taccone, on 10 films, among them Bad Neighbors and Grown Ups 2.

Latest work

Full filmography (12)
  1. 2025

    The Naked Gun

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    7.7
  2. 2023

    Scream VI

    Subway Ghostface

    Where to watch
    6.9
  3. 2022 10.0
  4. 2022

    Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers

    Rescue Rangers Director · Director

    Where to watch
    8.0
  5. 2020 6.9
  6. 2017 8.0
  7. 2016

    Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

    Lawrence · Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    4.0
  8. 2014 6.7

Where to watch Akiva Schaffer

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2014 6.7
  2. 2013

    Grown Ups 2

    Male Cheerleader

    Where to watch
    5.0
  3. 2012

    The Watch

    Casual Wanker #3 · Director

    Where to watch
    5.4
  4. 2023

    Scream VI

    Subway Ghostface

    Where to watch
    6.9
  5. 2020 6.9
  6. 2025

    The Naked Gun

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    7.7
  7. 2022

    Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers

    Rescue Rangers Director · Director

    Where to watch
    8.0
  8. 2010 4.2

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Akiva Schaffer films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. The Naked Gun 2025 7.7
  2. Palm Springs 2020 6.9
  3. Scream VI 2023 6.9
  4. Bad Neighbors 2014 6.7
  5. The Watch 2012 5.4

Family and relationships

Spouses
Liz Cackowski

Has worked with

Questions about Akiva Schaffer

How old is Akiva Schaffer?

Akiva Schaffer is 48 years old: born on 1 December 1977 in Berkeley, California.

Who has Akiva Schaffer been married to?

Akiva Schaffer was married to Liz Cackowski.

What are the best Akiva Schaffer films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Akiva Schaffer films are The Naked Gun (2025, 7.7), Palm Springs (2020, 6.9) and Scream VI (2023, 6.9).

How many films and TV shows has Akiva Schaffer been in?

MovieNCo lists 12 films for Akiva Schaffer, from Hot Rod (2007) to The Naked Gun (2025).

What is Akiva Schaffer's star sign?

Akiva Schaffer is a Sagittarius: born on 1 December.

Page reviewed on 29 November 2017.

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