Jeff Schaffer
IndiadirectorMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jeff Schaffer is a prominent television director, producer, and writer known for his work on popular series such as 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'The League.' With a knack for blending humor and insightful commentary, Schaffer has contributed significantly to the landscape of American comedy. Recently, he gained attention for his involvement in the new HBO series 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,' which he directed, where he humorously recounted the dynamics between comedian Larry David and former President Barack Obama during filming.
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Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel are reportedly joining the production to write the script.
‘The Jetsons’ is on the way: Jim Carrey to star in upcoming live-action film |India· 2026-08-07
Director Jeff Schaffer told Variety about Rob Reiner's surprise cameo.
Rob Reiner's cameo in Larry David's HBO comedy sparks online backlash
United States· 2026-07-05
Jeff Schaffer is the co-creator of the series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.
Larry David returns to HBO with a new historical sketch comedy series
Australia· 2026-06-29
The director of 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' detailed how Larry David found himself butting heads with the former commander in chief.
Larry David jokingly refused to take notes from Obama on new HBO comedy seriesUnited States· 2026-06-27