Eugene Levy
Born December 17, 1946 (Age: 79)
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Eugene Levy CM (born December 17, 1946) 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.
Eugene Levy CM (born December 17, 1946) 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.
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Filmography
Summer Camp
2024
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as Stevie D
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Age: 77
Finding Dory
2016
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as Charlie (voice)
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Age: 69
Madea's Witness Protection
2012
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as George Needleman
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Age: 65
American Reunion
2012
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as Jim's Father
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Age: 65
Goon
2012
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as Dr. Glatt
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Age: 65
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
2009
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as Mr. Levenstein
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Age: 62
Astro Boy
2009
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as Orrin (voice)
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Age: 62
Taking Woodstock
2009
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as Max Yasgur
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Age: 62
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009
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as Albert Einstein (voice)
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Age: 62
Gooby
2009
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as Mr Nerdlinger
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Age: 62
American Pie Presents: Beta House
2007
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as Noah Levenstein
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Age: 61
For Your Consideration
2006
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as Morley Orfkin
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Age: 59
Over the Hedge
2006
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as Lou (voice)
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Age: 59
Curious George
2006
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as Clovis (voice)
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Age: 59
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005
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as Jimmy Murtaugh
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Age: 59
The Man
2005
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as Andy Fiddler
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Age: 58
New York Minute
2004
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as Max Lomax
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Age: 57
American Wedding
2003
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as Jim's Father
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Age: 56
A Mighty Wind
2003
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as Mitch Cohen
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Age: 56
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
2003
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as Principal Collins
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Age: 56
Bringing Down the House
2003
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as Howie Rottman
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Age: 56
Like Mike
2002
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as Frank Bernard
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Age: 55
Serendipity
2001
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as Bloomingdale's Salesman
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Age: 54
American Pie 2
2001
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as Jim's Dad
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Age: 54
Josie and the Pussycats
2001
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as Eugene Levy
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Age: 54
Down to Earth
2001
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as Keyes
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Age: 54
The Ladies Man
2000
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as Bucky Kent
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Age: 53
Best in Show
2000
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as Gerry Fleck
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Age: 53
Silver Man
2000
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as Leon
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Age: 53
American Pie
1999
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as Jim's Father
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Age: 52
Dogmatic
1999
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as Larry
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Age: 52
Holy Man
1998
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as Guy on Background T.V.
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Age: 51
Almost Heroes
1998
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as Guy Fontenot
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Age: 51
Waiting for Guffman
1997
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as Dr. Allan Pearl
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Age: 50
Multiplicity
1996
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as Vic
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Age: 49
Father of the Bride Part II
1995
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as Mr. Habib
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Age: 48
I Love Trouble
1994
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as Justice of the Peace
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Age: 47
No Image
Friends of Gilda
1993
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as Self
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Age: 46
Stay Tuned
1992
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as Crowley
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Age: 45
Once Upon a Crime
1992
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as Casino Cashier (uncredited)
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Age: 45
Father of the Bride
1991
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as Singer at Audition
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Age: 45
Speed Zone
1989
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as Leo Ross
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Age: 42
Armed and Dangerous
1986
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as Norman Kane
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Age: 39
Club Paradise
1986
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as Barry Steinberg
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Age: 39
Splash
1984
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as Walter Kornbluth
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Age: 37
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983
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as Car Salesman
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Age: 36
Heavy Metal
1981
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as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
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Age: 34
No Image
The Lovebirds
1979
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as Fred Wexelblatt
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Age: 32
Foxy Lady
1971
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as
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Age: 24