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Eugene Levy
Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Additional CreditsBorn December 17, 1946 (78 years)
Eugene Levy CM is a Canadian actor, known for his work in both Canadian and American movies and television series. He is the only actor to have starred in all seven of the American Pie films, as Noah Levenstein.
From 1976 until 1984, he appeared in the Canadian television sketch comedy series SCTV. He is a regular collaborator of actor-director Christopher Guest, appearing in and co-writing four of his films, commencing with Waiting for Guffman (1996).
In 2004, he won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for "A Mighty Wind" from the film of the same name that he co-wrote. In 2008, he received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Canada's highest honour in the performing arts. In 2019 and 2020, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, which he won in 2020. Levy has won multiple accolades throughout his career including four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award.
He was appointed to the Order of Canada on June 30, 2011.
From 2015 to 2020, he starred as Johnny Rose in Schitt's Creek, a comedy series that he co-created with his son and co-star Dan Levy. His daughter, Sarah Levy, portrays Twyla Sands, the waitress at the Schitt‘s Creek diner. His brother Fred is also a producer on the show.
From 1976 until 1984, he appeared in the Canadian television sketch comedy series SCTV. He is a regular collaborator of actor-director Christopher Guest, appearing in and co-writing four of his films, commencing with Waiting for Guffman (1996).
In 2004, he won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for "A Mighty Wind" from the film of the same name that he co-wrote. In 2008, he received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Canada's highest honour in the performing arts. In 2019 and 2020, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, which he won in 2020. Levy has won multiple accolades throughout his career including four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award.
He was appointed to the Order of Canada on June 30, 2011.
From 2015 to 2020, he starred as Johnny Rose in Schitt's Creek, a comedy series that he co-created with his son and co-star Dan Levy. His daughter, Sarah Levy, portrays Twyla Sands, the waitress at the Schitt‘s Creek diner. His brother Fred is also a producer on the show.
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Filmography
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | Summer Camp · as Stevie D |
| 2022 | Human Resources (2022) (TV Series) · as Paul Crumbhorn (voice) |
| 2021 | Star-Crossed: The Film · as Doctor |
| 2020 | Dear Class of 2020 · as Johnny Rose |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) |
| 2016 | Finding Dory · as Charlie (voice) |
| 2015 | Rush: R40 Live · as Rockin' Mel Slirrup |
| 2015 | Schitt's Creek (TV Series) · as Johnny Rose |
| 2014 | Working the Engels (TV Series) · as Arthur Horowitz |
| 2013 | Package Deal (TV Series) · as Mckenzie |
| 2012 | Madea's Witness Protection · as George Needleman |
| 2012 | American Reunion · as Jim's Father |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | Goon · as Dr. Glatt |
| 2010 | Remember Me · as Jim's Dad |
| 2010 | Hitched · as Groom's Dad |
| 2009 | American Pie Presents: The Book of Love · as Mr. Levenstein |
| 2009 | Astro Boy · as Orrin (voice) |
| 2009 | Taking Woodstock · as Max Yasgur |
| 2009 | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian · as Albert Einstein (voice) |
| 2009 | Gooby · as Mr Nerdlinger |
| 2007 | American Pie Presents: Beta House · as Noah Levenstein |
| 2006 | American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile · as Mr. Levenstein |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration · as Morley Orfkin |
| 2006 | Over the Hedge · as Lou (voice) |
| 2006 | Curious George · as Clovis (voice) |
| 2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 · as Jimmy Murtaugh |
| 2005 | American Pie Presents: Band Camp · as Mr. Levenstein |
| 2005 | The Man · as Andy Fiddler |
| 2005 | Super Bowl XXXIX · as Dr. Vaughn |
| 2004 | New York Minute · as Max Lomax |
| 2004 | The 76th Annual Academy Awards · as Mitch Cohen |
| 2004 | Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche · as Cbc Director |
| 2003 | American Wedding · as Jim's Father |
| 2003 | Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd · as Principal Collins |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind · as Mitch Cohen |
| 2003 | Bringing Down the House · as Howie Rottman |
| 2003 | Silver Man · as Leon |
| 2002 | Like Mike · as Frank Bernard |
| 2002 | Greg the Bunny (TV Series) · as Gil Bender |
| 2002 | Repli-Kate · as Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas |
| 2001 | The Kid · as Father |
| 2001 | Off Centre (TV Series) |
| 2001 | Serendipity · as Bloomingdale's Salesman |
| 2001 | Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival · as Bobby Bittman |
| 2001 | American Pie 2 · as Jim's Dad |
| 2001 | Primetime Glick (TV Series) |
| 2001 | Club Land · as Philly Green |
| 2001 | Committed (TV Series) |
| 2001 | Down to Earth · as Keyes |
| 2001 | The Sports Pages · as Mr. White (segment "the Heidi Bowl") |
| 2000 | Best in Show · as Gerry Fleck |
| 2000 | The Ladies Man · as Bucky Kent |
| 1999 | The Journey of Allen Strange: Alien Vacation · as Bellerman Arthur |
| 1999 | American Pie · as Jim's Father |
| 1999 | The Secret Life of Girls · as Hugh Sanford |
| 1999 | Dilbert (TV Series) · as Plug Guard (voice) |
| 1998 | Richie Rich's Christmas Wish · as Professor Keenbean |
| 1998 | Holy Man · as Guy On Background T.v. |
| 1998 | TRL (2017) (TV Series) |
| 1998 | Hercules (TV Series) · as King Midas |
| 1998 | Almost Heroes · as Guy Fontenot |
| 1997 | Dogmatic · as Larry |
| 1997 | Nightmare Ned (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1996 | Waiting for Guffman · as Dr. Allan Pearl |
| 1996 | Multiplicity · as Vic |
| 1996 | The Best of John Candy on SCTV · as Various Characters |
| 1995 | Father of the Bride Part II · as Mr. Habib |
| 1995 | The Drew Carey Show (TV Series) · as Dr. Rider |
| 1995 | Harrison Bergeron · as President Mccloskey |
| 1994 | Fox NFL Sunday (TV Series) · as Dr. Vaughn - Professor Of Physics |
| 1994 | I Love Trouble · as Justice Of The Peace |
| 1994 | Duckman (TV Series) · as Dr. Craig Ehrlich (voice) |
| 1992 | Partners 'n Love · as David Grodin |
| 1992 | Mad About You (TV Series) · as Doctor |
| 1992 | Stay Tuned · as Crowley |
| 1992 | Once Upon a Crime... · as Casino Cashier (uncredited) |
| 1991 | Father of the Bride · as Singer At Audition |
| 1990 | Maniac Mansion (TV Series) · as Doc Ellis |
| 1990 | Road to Avonlea (TV Series) · as Rudy Blaine |
| 1989 | Camp Candy (TV Series) · as Bruno |
| 1989 | I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood · as Studio Head |
| 1989 | Speed Zone · as Leo Ross |
| 1988 | |
| 1987 | Bride of Boogedy · as Tom Lynch |
| 1986 | Armed and Dangerous · as Norman Kane |
| 1986 | Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started - The Billy Crystal Special · as Morty Arnold |
| 1986 | Club Paradise · as Barry Steinberg |
| 1986 | |
| 1986 | Comic Relief · as Josh Shmenge |
| 1985 | Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas · as Stupid Eddie |
| 1985 | George Burns Comedy Week (TV Series) |
| 1985 | The Ray Bradbury Theater (TV Series) · as Bert Harris |
| 1985 | The Last Polka · as Stan Shmenge |
| 1984 | Splash · as Walter Kornbluth |
| 1983 | SCTV Channel (TV Series) |
| 1983 | Going Berserk · as Sal Dipasquale |
| 1983 | National Lampoon's Vacation · as Car Salesman |
| 1981 | Heavy Metal · as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice) |
| 1981 | SCTV Network 90 (TV Series) · as Various |
| 1980 | Double Negative · as Matt |
| 1980 | Nothing Personal · as Marty |
| 1979 | Running · as Ritchie Rosenberg |
| 1979 | The Lovebirds · as Fred Wexelblatt |
| 1975 | King of Kensington (TV Series) · as Bernie |
| 1973 | Cannibal Girls · as Clifford Sturges |
| 1971 | |
| 1954 | Disneyland (TV Series) · as Tom Lynch |