Eugene Levy
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1946-12-17 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Eugene Levy
Biography
Eugene Levy CM is a Canadian actor, comedian, television director, producer, musician, and writer. He is known for his work in Canadian television series, American movies and television movies. 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.
Known For
Acting
Tardy Delivery
as himself
(2024)
Summer Camp
as Stevie D
(2021)
Back Home Again
as Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
(2021)
star-crossed: the film
as Doctor
(2021)
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
(2020)
(2020)
(2020)
Canada Far and Wide
as Himself
(2016)
Finding Dory
as Charlie (voice)
(2015)
Being Canadian
as Self
(2012)
American Reunion
as Jim's Father
(2012)
Goon
as Dr. Glatt
(2012)
Madea's Witness Protection
as George Needleman
(2012)
(2011)
(2009)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
as Albert Einstein (voice)
(2009)
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
as Mr. Levenstein
(2009)
Astro Boy
as Orrin (voice)
(2009)
Taking Woodstock
as Max Yasgur
(2009)
Gooby
as Mr Nerdlinger
(2008)
Congratulations, Mr. Levy
as Himself
(2007)
American Pie Presents: Beta House
as Noah Levenstein
(2006)
Over the Hedge
as Lou (voice)
(2006)
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
as Mr. Levenstein
(2006)
Curious George
as Clovis (voice)
(2006)
For Your Consideration
as Morley Orfkin
(2005)
American Pie Presents: Band Camp
as Mr. Levenstein
(2005)
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
as Jimmy Murtaugh
(2005)
The Man
as Andy Fiddler
(2005)
John Candy: Comic Spirit
as Self
(2004)
New York Minute
as Max Lomax
(2004)
American Pie: Revealed
as Self
(2004)
Making a 'Splash'
as Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
(2003)
American Wedding
as Jim's Father
(2003)
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
as Principal Collins
(2003)
Bringing Down the House
as Howie Rottman
(2003)
A Mighty Wind
as Mitch Cohen
(2002)
Like Mike
as Frank Bernard
(2002)
Repli-Kate
as Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
(2001)
American Pie 2
as Jim's Dad
(2001)
Serendipity
as Bloomingdale's Salesman
(2001)
Josie and the Pussycats
as Eugene Levy
(2001)
Down to Earth
as Keyes
(2001)
Gahan Wilson's The Kid
as Father
(2000)
Best in Show
as Gerry Fleck
(2000)
The Ladies Man
as Bucky Kent
(2000)
Silver Man
as Leon
(1999)
American Pie
as Jim's Father
(1999)
The Secret Life of Girls
as Hugh Sanford
(1999)
Dogmatic
as Larry
(1998)
Holy Man
as Guy on Background T.V.
(1998)
Almost Heroes
as Guy Fontenot
(1998)
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
as Professor Keenbean
(1996)
Multiplicity
as Vic
(1996)
Waiting for Guffman
as Dr. Allan Pearl
(1995)
Father of the Bride Part II
as Mr. Habib
(1995)
Harrison Bergeron
as President McCloskey
(1994)
I Love Trouble
as Justice of the Peace
(1993)
Partners 'n Love
as David Grodin
(1992)
Once Upon a Crime
as Casino Cashier (uncredited)
(1992)
Stay Tuned
as Crowley
(1991)
Father of the Bride
as Singer at Audition
(1989)
Speed Zone
as Leo Ross
(1988)
(1988)
Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman
as Bobby Bittman
(1988)
Skeleton
as Bert Harris
(1987)
Bride of Boogedy
as Tom Lynch
(1987)
Eugene Levy Discovers Home Safety
as Eugene Levy
(1986)
Armed and Dangerous
as Norman Kane
(1986)
Club Paradise
as Barry Steinberg
(1986)
(1986)
(1986)
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
as Morty Arnold
(1985)
The Last Polka
as Stan Shmenge
(1985)
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
as Stupid Eddie
(1985)
Tears Are Not Enough
as Self
(1984)
Splash
as Walter Kornbluth
(1983)
National Lampoon's Vacation
as Car Salesman
(1983)
Going Berserk
as Sal DiPasquale
(1982)
Rome, Italian Style
as Enio Petrie
(1981)
Heavy Metal
as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
(1980)
Nothing Personal
as Marty
(1980)
Double Negative
as Matt
(1980)
From Cleveland
as Various
(1979)
Running
as Ritchie Rosenberg
(1979)
The Lovebirds
as Fred Wexelblatt
(1973)
Cannibal Girls
as Clifford Sturges
(1971)
Crew
(2020)
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Production Supervisor, Executive Producer
(2006)
For Your Consideration
Writer
(2003)
A Mighty Wind
Writer
(2000)
Best in Show
Screenplay
(1996)
Waiting for Guffman
Writer
(1995)
(1994)
Sodbusters
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
(1993)
Partners 'n Love
Director
(1992)
Once Upon a Crime
Director
(1989)
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Director
(1988)
The Best of SCTV
Writer
(1988)
Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
(1985)
The Last Polka
Writer
(1980)
From Cleveland
Writer
(1971)
Foxy Lady
Production Assistant
(1969)
The Columbus of Sex
Director of Photography