Jeff Schaffer

Career Overview

Jeff Schaffer has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently How the Grinch Stole Christmas Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Cat in the Hat, The Dictator, Shark Tale. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 27
Birth Date: 1970-01-01
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Collection (1 titles)
Shark Tale (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Sacha Baron Cohen (2 collaborations)
Fred Armisen (2 collaborations)
JB Smoove (2 collaborations)
Mike Myers (1 collaborations)
Dakota Fanning (1 collaborations)
Spencer Breslin (1 collaborations)
Kelly Preston (1 collaborations)
Alec Baldwin (1 collaborations)
Amy Hill (1 collaborations)
Sean Hayes (1 collaborations)

Credits

writing (12 credits)
- Untitled How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sequel
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2026
- DAVE
  
  - The Gander (2020) ... writer writing
  
  2020
- Clear History
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2013
- The Dictator
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2012
- Brüno
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2009
- The League
  
  - The Great Night of Shiva (2015) ... writer writing
  
  - The 13 Stages of Grief (2015) ... writer writing
  
  - Adios y Bienvenidos (2015) ... writer writing
  
  - The Yank Banker (2015) ... writer writing
  
  - Trophy Kevin (2015) ... writer writing
  
  2009
- Shark Tale
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  2004
- EuroTrip
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2004
- The Cat in the Hat
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2003
- It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  
  - No Lessons Learned (2024) ... story writing
  
  - Ken/Kendra (2024) ... story writing
  
  - The Colostomy Bag (2024) ... story writing
  
  - The Dream Scheme (2024) ... story writing
  
  - The Gettysburg Address (2024) ... story writing
  
  2000
- Seinfeld
  
  - The Puerto Rican Day (1998) ... writer writing
  
  - The Maid (1998) ... writer writing
  
  - The Strike (1997) ... writer writing
  
  - The Voice (1997) ... writer writing
  
  - The Butter Shave (1997) ... writer writing
  
  1989
directing (4 credits)
- Blow Up the Chat
  director
  
  directing
  
  2026
- The League
  
  - The Great Night of Shiva (2015) ... director directing
  
  - The 13 Stages of Grief (2015) ... director directing
  
  - The Block (2015) ... director directing
  
  - The Yank Banker (2015) ... director directing
  
  - The Last Temptation of Andre (2015) ... director directing
  
  2009
- EuroTrip
  director
  
  directing
  
  2004
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  
  - No Lessons Learned (2024) ... director directing
  
  - Ken/Kendra (2024) ... director directing
  
  - The Dream Scheme (2024) ... director directing
  
  - The Gettysburg Address (2024) ... director directing
  
  - Fish Stuck (2024) ... director directing
  
  2000
production (7 credits)
- DAVE
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Looking for Love (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - Dream Girl (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - Met Gala (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - Rebirthday (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - #RIPLilDicky (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  2020
- Clear History
  producer
  
  production
  
  2013
- The Dictator
  producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- The League
  producer
  
  production
  
  - The Great Night of Shiva (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  - The 13 Stages of Grief (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  - Adios y Bienvenidos (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Block (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Yank Banker (2015) ... executive producer production
  
  2009
- Brüno
  associate producer
  
  production
  
  2009
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - No Lessons Learned (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  - Ken/Kendra (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Colostomy Bag (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Dream Scheme (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Gettysburg Address (2024) ... executive producer production
  
  2000
- Seinfeld
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - The Finale (2) (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Finale (1) (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Chronicle (2) (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Chronicle (1) (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Puerto Rican Day (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  1989
creators (2 credits)
- DAVE
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2020
- The League
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2009
actors (1 credits)
- Best Laid Plans
  Phone Guy No. 2
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
crew (1 credits)
- DAVE
  
  - Dave (2021) ... creator crew
  
  - Enlightened Dave (2021) ... creator crew
  
  - The Burds (2021) ... creator crew
  
  - Ad Man (2021) ... creator crew
  
  - Somebody Date Me (2021) ... creator crew
  
  2020