Akiva Schaffer Bio | Wiki
Akiva Schaffer is a well-known American writer, comedian, film director, and actor. He is popularly recognized for being a part of the comedy group The Lonely Island along with Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone.
Akiva has produced several TV shows and movies including I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, MacGruber, Palm Springs, and PEN15. As an actor, Akiva featured in several shows such as Party Over Here (2016), Saturday Night Live (2008-2014), and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2018) among others.
Due to his outstanding work, Akiva has been awarded numerous awards including the 2007 Primetime Emmy Award, the 2009 Writers Guild of America Award, and also the 2010 Writers Guild of America Award among others. During his free time, Akiva loves traveling, reading, and writing.
Akiva Schaffer Age | Birthday
He was born on December 1, 1977, in Berkeley, California, in the United States of America. Akiva is 44 years old and celebrates his birthday on December 1.
Akiva Schaffer Height
He is a man of average stature. Akiva stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (approx. 1.72 m).
Akiva Schaffer Family
He was born and also raised in Berkeley, California under the support of his loving and devoted parents. Akiva was raised in a family of four alongside his younger brother Micah Schaffer an American actor. He holds an American nationality by birth but is of Jewish descent.
Akiva Schaffer Wife
He is currently in a happy marital relationship with his beautiful and hardworking wife Liz Cackowski. Liz is a popular writer and actress. The adorable couple has been in marriage for over a decade and is proud to be sharing two adorable children. Akiva, his wife, and his adorable children happily reside in New York City.
Akiva Schaffer Education
Growing up he attained his high school diploma from a local high school before furthering his studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Akiva enrolled at the institution, worked hard, graduated in 2000, and was eventually awarded his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film.
Akiva Schaffer The Lonely Island
The Lonely Island is an American comedy trio consisting of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva. The comedy trio has been active since they formed the group in Berkeley, California, in 2001. They first met in Junior high became friends and later regrouped and moved to Los Angeles where they began making short films combined with absurdist comedy and occasionally music.
In 2005, the troupe was hired as writers on Saturday Night Live, however, they retired from the show in early 2010 but still make guest appearances occasionally. The three have directed, written, and starred in Hot Rod, released in 2007, and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016).
Akiva Schaffer Movies
As an Actor, Akiva has been featured in several films. They include:
- Hot Rod as Derek (2007)
- The Watch as Casual Wanker #3 (2012)
- Grown Ups 2 as a Male Cheerleader (2013)
- Neighbors as Toga #2 (2014)
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story as Alice Cooper (2022)
Akiva Schaffer Chip ‘n Dale
Chip ‘n Dale is a 2022 American live-action/computer-animated action-adventure comedy film distributed by Disney+. The film was co-written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. It features a world co-populated by humans and cartoon characters Chip and Dale meet in elementary school and become best friends. Akiva features in the film voice act on various characters including Officer Chameleon, Colonel, Harold, Mr. Natural, Officer Puppet Sock, Black and White Cartoon Shoeshiner, Hungry Mouse, and Pig in a Sauna.
Akiva Schaffer Net Worth
From his luxurious lifestyle, it is obvious that he has accumulated a reliable amount of wealth over the years. Akiva’s average net worth is $8 million.
How Old Is Akiva Schaffer
He was born to his loving and supportive parents on December 1, 1977, in Berkeley, California, in the United States of America. Therefore, Akiva is 44 years old.
Is Akiva Schaffer Married
Yes, he is a loving and caring husband to his beautiful wife Liz Cackowski a popular writer and actress and together they share two children.