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