Eugene Levy
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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Movies (98)
SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of
2026 · Self
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2026 · Self / Herb / Jesus
Marty, Life Is Short: El documental
2026 · Self
John Candy: me agrado
2025 · Self - Actor, SCTV
Campamento de Verano
2024 · Stevie D
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
2021 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Back Home Again
2021 · Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
star-crossed: the film
2021 · Doctor
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020 · Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020 · Self, Executive Producer, Production Supervisor
Canada Far and Wide
2020 · Self
Buscando a Dory
2016 · Charlie (voice)
Being Canadian
2015 · Self
Protección de testigos de Madea
2012 · George Needleman
American Pie 8: El Reencuentro
2012 · Jim's Father
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
2012 · Mr. Mortimer Rickards
Goon
2012 · Dr. Glatt
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation
2011 · Self
American Pie presenta: El libro del amor
2009 · Mr. Levenstein
Astro Boy
2009 · Orrin (voice)
Taking Woodstock
2009 · Max Yasgur
Una Noche en el Museo 2: La Batalla del Smithsoniano
2009 · Albert Einstein (voice)
Gooby
2009 · Mr Nerdlinger
Congratulations, Mr. Levy
2008 · Himself
American Pie presenta: La casa Beta
2007 · Noah Levenstein
American Pie presenta: La milla al desnudo
2006 · Mr. Levenstein
For Your Consideration
2006 · Morley Orfkin, Writer
Vecinos invasores
2006 · Lou (voice)
Jorge el Curioso
2006 · Clovis (voice)
Más Barato Por Docena 2
2005 · Jimmy Murtaugh
American Pie presenta: Campamento de bandas
2005 · Mr. Levenstein
Detective por error
2005 · Andy Fiddler
John Candy: Comic Spirit
2005 · Self
Un Instante en Nueva York
2004 · Max Lomax
Making a 'Splash'
2004 · Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
American Pie: Revealed
2004 · Self, Thanks
American Pie 3: La Boda
2003 · Jim's Dad
A Mighty Wind
2003 · Mitch Cohen, Writer
Una joven pareja de idiotas
2003 · Principal Collins
Una Intrusa en la Familia
2003 · Howie Rottman
Minicampeones
2002 · Frank Bernard
Repli-Kate
2002 · Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
Gahan Wilson's The Kid
2001 · Father
Señales de Amor
2001 · Bloomingdale's Salesman
American Pie 2: Tu Segunda Vez Es Mejor
2001 · Jim's Dad
Josie and the Pussycats
2001 · Eugene Levy
Down to Earth
2001 · Keyes
The Sports Pages
2001 · Mr. White
The Ladies Man
2000 · Bucky Kent
El perro ganador
2000 · Gerry Fleck, Writer
Silver Man
2000 · Leon
American Pie: Tu Primera vez
1999 · Jim's Father
Dogmatic
1999 · Larry
The Secret Life of Girls
1999 · Hugh Sanford
La Navidad de Ricky Ricón
1998 · Professor Keenbean
El gurú
1998 · Guy on Background T.V.
Almost Heroes
1998 · Guy Fontenot
Waiting for Guffman
1997 · Dr. Allan Pearl, Writer
Mis otros yo
1996 · Vic
El Padre De La Novia 2: Ahora También Abuelo
1995 · Mr. Habib
Harrison Bergeron
1995 · President McCloskey
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
1995 · Director
Sodbusters
1994 · Writer, Director, Executive Producer
I Love Trouble
1994 · Justice of the Peace
Friends of Gilda
1993 · Self
Socios Enamorados
1993 · David Grodin, Director
Stay Tuned
1992 · Crowley
Sólo falta el asesino
1992 · Casino Cashier (uncredited), Director
El Padre De La Novia
1991 · Singer at Audition
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989 · Director
Speed Zone
1989 · Leo Ross
The Best of SCTV
1988 · Writer
Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman
1988 · Bobby Bittman, Writer, Director, Executive Producer
Skeleton
1988 · Bert Harris
Bride of Boogedy
1987 · Tom Lynch
Eugene Levy Discovers Home Safety
1987 · Eugene Levy
Armed and Dangerous
1986 · Norman Kane
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
1986 · Morty Arnold
Club Paradise
1986 · Barry Steinberg
The Canadian Conspiracy
1986 · Self
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
1986 · Soldier
Tears Are Not Enough
1985 · Self
The Last Polka
1985 · Stan Shmenge, Writer
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
1985 · Stupid Eddie
Splash
1984 · Walter Kornbluth
Going Berserk
1983 · Sal DiPasquale
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983 · Car Salesman
Rome, Italian Style
1982 · Enio Petrie
Heavy Metal
1981 · Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
From Cleveland
1980 · Various, Writer
Double Negative
1980 · Matt
Nothing Personal
1980 · Marty
Running
1979 · Ritchie Rosenberg
The Lovebirds
1979 · Fred Wexelblatt
Cannibal Girls
1973 · Clifford Sturges
Foxy Lady
1971 · Production Assistant
The Columbus of Sex
1969 · Director of Photography
Tardy Delivery
· himself
TV shows (38)
De (mal) viaje con Eugene Levy
2023 · Self - Host, Executive Producer
Recursos humanos
2022 · Paul Crumbhorn (voice)
Solo Asesinatos en el Edificio
2021 · Eugene Levy
Reunited Apart
2020 · Self
Stars in the House
2020 · Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Guest
Schitt's Creek
2015 · Johnny Rose, Executive Producer, Writer, Creator
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
El show de Graham Norton
2007 · Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest
Greg the Bunny
2002 · Gil Bender
Off Centre
2001
Primetime Glick
2001 · Self
Committed
2001
Dilbert
1999 · Plug Guard (voice)
TRL
1998
The Journey of Allen Strange
1997 · Bellerman Arthur
Hiller and Diller
1997
The View
1997 · Self
The Drew Carey Show
1995 · Dr. Rider
Duckman
1994 · Dr. Craig Ehrlich (voice)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
Mad About You
1992 · Doctor
Maniac Mansion
1990 · Director, Creator
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985 · Bert Harris
SCTV Channel
1983
SCTV Network 90
1981 · Various, Writer
CBS News Sunday Morning
1979 · Self
Stay Tuned
1976 · Various Roles
Second City Television
1976 · Self - Various Characters, Writer
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Dinah!
1974 · Self
The Oscars
1953 · Self
The Emmy Awards
1949 · Self - Host, Writer