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Eugene Levy

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