Akiva Schaffer

Akiva Daniel Shebar Schaffer (born December 1, 1977) is an American actor, filmmaker, comedian, and musician. He gained recognition as a member of the comedy group The Lonely Island, alongside childhood friends Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone. Schaffer started his career by creating videos for Channel 101 with The Lonely Island. In 2005, he joined Saturday Night Live as a writer, where The Lonely Island pioneered the digital short format, producing iconic sketches like 'Lazy Sunday' and 'Dick in a Box'. Post-SNL, Schaffer directed movies such as 'Hot Rod', 'The Watch', 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping', and 'Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers'. Additionally, he has produced several TV shows and movies including 'MacGruber', 'PEN15', 'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson', and 'Palm Springs'.