Akiva Schaffer
Akiva Schaffer | |
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Birth name | Akiva Daniel Shebar Schaffer |
Born | [1] Berkeley, California, U.S. | December 1, 1977
Medium | Internet, Stand up comedian, Sketch comedian, music, television, film |
Alma mater | University of California, Santa Cruz (BFA) |
Years active | 2001–present |
Genres | Sketch comedy, situational comedy, comedy hip hop |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Website | thelonelyisland |
Akiva Daniel Shebar Schaffer (.
Early life
Schaffer was born in
In 2000, he graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in film.[4]
Career
We were putting ourselves through boot camp without any idea of what we were doing it for. We were training ourselves for the jobs we got.[4]
After college, he and his childhood friends,
In the fall of 2005, Schaffer was hired for
In 2007, Schaffer directed and acted in the film
Schaffer directed the film The Watch starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade, and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.[7]
The Lonely Island has released three albums (Incredibad, Turtleneck & Chain, The Wack Album) along with two full soundtracks (Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience).
Schaffer was credited as an executive producer on the film MacGruber.[7] The film was co-written and directed by Jorma Taccone.
In 2016 Schaffer co-wrote, co-directed, and co-starred in the Judd Apatow produced feature film, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.[7] The film focuses on pop/rap superstar Conner4Real (Samberg), who goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life collapse after his new album fails to sell records.
He also co-directed/created Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special for Netflix with Scott Aukerman.[7]
Schaffer directed four music videos for the band We Are Scientists and one for the Eagles of Death Metal.[7]
In 2018, Schaffer guest-starred on NBC sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, portraying Brett Booth in the episode Show me Going.[7]
The Lonely Island co-produced both seasons of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, most episodes of which Schaffer has co-directed with Alice Mathias.[7] Also in 2019, they released Netflix's The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience, a visual poem about former Oakland A's legends Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire.[7] That summer, The Lonely Island embarked on their first ever live tour, instantly selling out venues across the United States and drawing some of the biggest crowds of the weekend at the Bonnaroo Festival and Milwaukee’s Summerfest.
Schaffer produced the film
Schaffer also executive produces Hulu's Emmy nominated show,
Schaffer directed the Disney film Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers.[7] The film stars Andy Samberg and John Mulaney and is a combination of live action and computer animation. It was released in Spring 2022.[13]
Personal life
Schaffer is married to comedy writer and actress Liz Cackowski; they have two children.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer |
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2007 | Hot Rod | Yes | No | Uncredited |
2008 | Extreme Movie | No | No | Yes |
2012 | The Watch | Yes | No | No |
2016 | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2017 | Brigsby Bear | No | Yes | No |
2020 | I Used to Go Here | No | Yes | No |
Palm Springs | No | Yes | No | |
2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers | Yes | No | No |
Executive producer
- MacGruber (2010)
Acting credits
Year | Title | Role |
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2007 | Hot Rod | Derek |
2012 | The Watch | Casual Wanker #3 |
2013 | Grown Ups 2 | Male Cheerleader |
2014 | Neighbors | Toga #2 |
2016 | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Lawrence |
2018 | 7 Splinters in Time | McFly |
2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers | Rescue Rangers director; Voices of E.T, Colonel, Harold, Mr. Natural, Officer Chameleon, Officer Puppet Sock, , Hungry Mouse, Pig in a Sauna
Black and White Cartoon Shoeshiner |
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story | Alice Cooper |
Television
Year | Title | Director | Executive Producer |
Writer | Notes |
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2003–2005 | The 'Bu | No | Yes | Yes | Also creator |
2005–2011 | Saturday Night Live | Yes | No | Yes | 68 episodes (director); 116 episodes (writer) |
2014-2018 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Yes | No | No | Episodes "Charges and Specs" and "The Puzzle Master" |
2016 | Party Over Here | No | Yes | No | |
2017 | The Gorburger Show | No | Yes | No | |
2017–2019 | I'm Sorry | No | Yes | No | |
2018 | Alone Together | No | Yes | No | Also creator |
2019–2023 | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | Yes | Yes | No | 9 episodes |
2019 | The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience | Yes | Yes | No | Also editor |
2019–2021 | PEN15
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No | Yes | No |
TV specials
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
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2004 | 2004 MTV Movie Awards | No | No | Yes | |
Channel 101 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Segment "Football Town"; Also editor | |
2005 | 2005 MTV Movie Awards | No | No | Yes | |
2009 | 2009 MTV Movie Awards | No | Co-producer | Yes | |
2015 | Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special | No | No | Yes | |
2017 | Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special | Yes | Executive | No | Co-directed with Scott Aukerman |
2019 | 76th Golden Globe Awards | No | No | Yes | Special material |
TV movies
Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
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2003 | Regarding Ardy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also editor |
2004 | G-Phoria 2004 | No | No | Yes | Documentary |
2017 | Home for the Weekend | No | Executive | No |
Acting credits
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008–2014 | Saturday Night Live | Various characters | 8 episodes |
2016 | Party Over Here | The Lonely Island (Uncredited) | Episode "Suffragettes" |
2017 | Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special | Alan | TV special |
2018 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Brett Booth | Episode "Show Me Going" |
2019 | The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience | Mark McGwire |
Awards
In 2007, Schaffer won an Emmy for his participation in the production of "
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2007 | Primetime Emmy Award
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Dick In A Box "
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Saturday Night Live | Won |
Writers Guild of America Award
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Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series | Won | ||
2008 | Primetime Emmy Award
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Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program | Nominated | |
2009 | Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song "Motherlover" |
Nominated | |||
Writers Guild of America Award
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Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series | Won | ||
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award
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Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song " Shy Ronnie "
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Nominated | |
Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
Grammy Award
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Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | "I'm on a Boat" | Nominated | |
Writers Guild of America Award
|
Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series | Saturday Night Live | Won | |
2011 | Primetime Emmy Award
|
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song "Jack Sparrow" |
Nominated | |
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song "3-Way (The Golden Rule)" |
Nominated | |||
Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song "I Just Had Sex" |
Nominated | |||
Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
2012 | Grammy Award
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Best Comedy Album | Turtleneck & Chain | Nominated |
Improvisation News New York Awards (INNY Award) |
Best Comedy Video | Saturday Night Live | Won | |
Writers Guild of America Award
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Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series | Nominated | ||
2014 | Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) |
Best Song - Animated Film for the song "Everything Is Awesome" |
The Lego Movie | Won |
Online Film & Television Association (OFTA Television Award) |
Best Direction in a Comedy Series | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Nominated | |
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards (PFCS Award) |
Best Original Song for the song "Everything Is Awesome" |
The Lego Movie | Won | |
2015 | Primetime Emmy Award
|
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special | Nominated |
Grammy Award
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Best Song Written for Visual Media for the song "Everything Is Awesome" |
The Lego Movie | Nominated | |
International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA) |
Best Original Song for the song "Everything Is Awesome" |
Nominated | ||
Iowa Film Critics Awards | Best Song for the song "Everything Is Awesome" |
Nominated | ||
Satellite Awards | Best Original Song for the song "Everything Is Awesome" |
Nominated | ||
2016 | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards (Sierra Award) |
Best Song for the song " Finest Girl (Bin Laden Song) "
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | Nominated |
2018 | Writers Guild of America Award
|
Comedy/Variety (Music, Awards, Tributes) - Specials | Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special | Nominated |
2019 | Gotham Independent Film Award | Breakthrough Series - Shortform | PEN15
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Won |
2021 | Primetime Emmy Award
|
Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Akiva D Schaffer, Born 12/01/1977 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ Schaffer, Akiva; Taccone, Jorma (2016). Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (Motion picture).
- ^ "The Lonely Island". Cleveland Jewish News. June 21, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Townsend, Peggy (August 26, 2015). "Alumni Profile / 2000: Akiva Schaffer: It's all funny business for Saturday Night Live alum". UC Santa Cruz News. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ Channel 101 - The 'Bu, retrieved April 15, 2021
- ^ Schaffer, Akiva (August 3, 2007), Hot Rod (Comedy, Sport), Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Ian McShane, Jorma Taccone, Paramount Pictures, Broadway Video, Michaels Goldwyn, retrieved April 15, 2021
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- ^ "The Lonely Island". www.thelonelyisland.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Songfacts. "Everything Is Awesome by Tegan and Sara - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Ugwu, Reggie (February 23, 2015). "All The Musical Performances From The 2015 Oscars". BuzzFeed. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Making of 'Palm Springs': How a 22-Day Film Shoot and a Tight Budget Produced a Record-Setting Sundance Hit". The Hollywood Reporter. January 28, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Palm Springs - IMDb, retrieved April 15, 2021
- ^ "John Mulaney 'n Andy Samberg to voice Chip 'n Dale in 'Rescue Rangers' movie for Disney+". EW.com. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
External links
- The Lonely Island
- Akiva Schaffer at IMDb