
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).
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)- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
- 2022
- 2020
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
Where to watch Akiva Schaffer
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2023
- 2020
- 2025
- 2022
- 2010
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Akiva Schaffer films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Naked Gun 2025
- Palm Springs 2020
- Scream VI 2023
- Bad Neighbors 2014
- The Watch 2012
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Liz Cackowski
Has worked with
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Jorma Taccone 10 films together Bad Neighbors, Grown Ups 2 and 8 more
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Andy Samberg 8 films together Bad Neighbors, Grown Ups 2 and 6 more
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Will Forte 5 films together Grown Ups 2, The Watch and 3 more
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Liz Cackowski 4 films together Bad Neighbors, The Watch and 2 more
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Brandon Trost 4 films together Bad Neighbors, The Naked Gun and 2 more
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Will Arnett 3 films together Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and 1 more
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Seth Rogen 3 films together Bad Neighbors, The Watch and 1 more
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Maya Rudolph 3 films together Grown Ups 2, MacGruber and 1 more
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J.K. Simmons 2 films together Palm Springs and Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers
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Bill Hader 2 films together Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and Hot Rod
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.










