Eugene Levy
Born: 1946-12-17 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- John Candy: I Like Me as Self
- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... as Self / Herb / Jesus
2024
- Summer Camp as Stevie D
2023
- The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy as Self - Host
2022
- Human Resources as Paul Crumbhorn (voice)
2021
- Only Murders in the Building as Eugene Levy
- star-crossed: the film as Doctor
- Back Home Again as Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
- Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020
- Stars in the House as Self
- Reunited Apart as Self
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble as Self
- Canada Far and Wide as Himself
- Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell as Self
2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
2016
- Finding Dory as Charlie (voice)
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- Schitt's Creek as Johnny Rose
- Being Canadian as Self
2012
- American Reunion as Jim's Father
- Goon as Dr. Glatt
- Madea's Witness Protection as George Needleman
- I, Martin Short, Goes Home
2011
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Astro Boy as Orrin (voice)
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian as Albert Einstein (voice)
- American Pie Presents: The Book of Love as Mr. Levenstein
- Gooby as Mr Nerdlinger
- Taking Woodstock as Max Yasgur
2008
- Congratulations, Mr. Levy as Himself
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self
- American Pie Presents: Beta House as Noah Levenstein
2006
- Over the Hedge as Lou (voice)
- Curious George as Clovis (voice)
- American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile as Mr. Levenstein
- For Your Consideration as Morley Orfkin
2005
- The Man as Andy Fiddler
- American Pie Presents: Band Camp as Mr. Levenstein
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2 as Jimmy Murtaugh
- John Candy: Comic Spirit as Self
2004
- New York Minute as Max Lomax
- American Pie: Revealed as Self
- Making a 'Splash' as Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
- Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd as Principal Collins
- American Wedding as Jim's Father
- Bringing Down the House as Howie Rottman
- A Mighty Wind as Mitch Cohen
2002
- Like Mike as Frank Bernard
- Greg the Bunny as Gil Bender
- Repli-Kate as Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
2001
- Serendipity as Bloomingdale's Salesman
- American Pie 2 as Jim's Dad
- Primetime Glick
- Off Centre
- Down to Earth as Keyes
- Josie and the Pussycats as Eugene Levy
- Committed
- Gahan Wilson's The Kid as Father
2000
- Silver Man as Leon
- The Ladies Man as Bucky Kent
- Best in Show as Gerry Fleck
1999
- American Pie as Jim's Father
- Dilbert as Plug Guard (voice)
- Dogmatic as Larry
- The Secret Life of Girls as Hugh Sanford
1998
- Holy Man as Guy on Background T.V.
- Almost Heroes as Guy Fontenot
- TRL
- Richie Rich's Christmas Wish as Professor Keenbean
1997
- The View as Self
- Hiller and Diller
1996
- Multiplicity as Vic
- Waiting for Guffman as Dr. Allan Pearl
1995
- The Drew Carey Show as Dr. Rider
- Harrison Bergeron as President McCloskey
- Father of the Bride Part II as Mr. Habib
- The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show ... (Director)
1994
- Duckman as Dr. Craig Ehrlich (voice)
- I Love Trouble as Justice of the Peace
- Sodbusters ... (Director)
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- Partners 'n Love as David Grodin
- Friends of Gilda as Himself
1992
- Mad About You as Doctor
- Once Upon a Crime as Casino Cashier (uncredited)
- Stay Tuned as Crowley
1991
- Father of the Bride as Singer at Audition
1990
- Maniac Mansion ... (Director)
1989
- Speed Zone as Leo Ross
- I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood ... (Director)
1988
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest
- Skeleton as Bert Harris
- The Best of SCTV
- Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman as Bobby Bittman
1987
- Bride of Boogedy as Tom Lynch
- Eugene Levy Discovers Home Safety as Eugene Levy
1986
- Club Paradise as Barry Steinberg
- Armed and Dangerous as Norman Kane
- The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood as Soldier
- Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started as Morty Arnold
- The Canadian Conspiracy as Self
1985
- The Ray Bradbury Theater as Bert Harris
- The Last Polka as Stan Shmenge
- George Burns Comedy Week
- Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas as Stupid Eddie
- Tears Are Not Enough as Self
1984
- Splash as Walter Kornbluth
1983
- National Lampoon's Vacation as Car Salesman
- Going Berserk as Sal DiPasquale
- SCTV Channel
1982
- Rome, Italian Style as Enio Petrie
1981
- Heavy Metal as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
- SCTV Network 90 as Various
1980
- Nothing Personal as Marty
- From Cleveland as Various
- Double Negative as Matt
1979
- CBS News Sunday Morning as Self
- The Lovebirds as Fred Wexelblatt
- Running as Ritchie Rosenberg
1976
- Second City Television as Self - Various Characters
- Stay Tuned as Various Roles
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1974
- Dinah! as Self
1973
- Cannibal Girls as Clifford Sturges
1971
1969
- The Columbus of Sex ... (Director of Photography)
1953
- The Oscars as Self
1949
- The Emmy Awards as Self - Host