Jakob Skrzypa

Personal Info

Known For Producer

Gender Male

Place of Birth Windsor, Ontario

Jakob Skrzypa

Biography

Jakob is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. As co-creator of the sketch comedy duo Fun Uncle, Jakob wrote, directed, and edited dozens of sketches; which have been featured on Funny or Die, and broadcast on CBC. Jakob's short films have played in various festivals, including Fantasia, Toronto after Dark, earning him multiple best film, and best screenwriting awards. His debut penned feature, Vampire Zombies... from Space! has played in 30+ festivals around the world, and earned 15 awards. In addition to writing, directing and producing comedy, Jakob has produced five seasons of MTV's The Challenge, the first season of Hulu's Vanderpump Villa and has served crew positions on series including Survivor, Big Brother Canada, and Nathan for You.

Known For

Producer

2022
The Challenge: USA

as Producer

2021
2013
Nathan for You

as Production Assistant

2000
Survivor

as Production Assistant

Actor

2023
2020
#Shakespeare's Shitstorm

as AvonBard Executive

2013
Nathan for You

as Office Worker

Director

2024
Vampire Zombies...from Space!

as Second Unit Director

2018
Michelle's

as Third Assistant Director