Birth Name: either Akiva D. Schaffer or Akiva D. Shebar (depending on birth certificate)
Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States
Date of Birth: December 1, 1977
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly Sephardi Jewish
Akiva Schaffer is an American actor, comedian, singer, rapper, musician, director, producer, and writer. He is a member of the comedy group The Lonely Island, along with Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone.
Akiva is the son of Patricia Ann (Schaffer) and Gerald D. Shebar. His parents are both Jewish. The surname “Shebar” is often found among some Argentinian Jews, and might have Sephardi Jewish origins.
Akiva is married to actress Liz Cackowski, with whom he has two children.
Akiva’s maternal grandparents is probably Mischa Mark Schaffer and Ruth F. Mischa was born in Russia.
Source: Marriage record of Akiva’s parents – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V6DB-LR3
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