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Eugene Levy

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.

Known for

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2025 • Self / Herb / Jesus
John Candy: I Like Me
John Candy: I Like Me
2025 • Self - Actor, SCTV
Summer Camp
Summer Camp
2024 • Stevie D
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
2021 • Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Back Home Again
Back Home Again
2021 • Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
star-crossed: the film
star-crossed: the film
2021 • Doctor
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020 • Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020 • Self

Full filmography

John Candy: I Like Me
John Candy: I Like Me
2025 • Self - Actor, SCTV
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Summer Camp
Summer Camp
2024 • Stevie D
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Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
2021 • Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Back Home Again
Back Home Again
2021 • Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
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Finding Dory
Finding Dory
2016 • Charlie (voice)
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Madea's Witness Protection
Madea's Witness Protection
2012 • George Needleman
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American Reunion
American Reunion
2012 • Jim's Father
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Goon
Goon
2012 • Dr. Glatt
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Astro Boy
Astro Boy
2009 • Orrin (voice)
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Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock
2009 • Max Yasgur
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Gooby
Gooby
2009 • Mr Nerdlinger
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For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration
2006 • Morley Orfkin
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Over the Hedge
Over the Hedge
2006 • Lou (voice)
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Curious George
Curious George
2006 • Clovis (voice)
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Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
2005 • Jimmy Murtaugh
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The Man
The Man
2005 • Andy Fiddler
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New York Minute
New York Minute
2004 • Max Lomax
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Making a 'Splash'
Making a 'Splash'
2004 • Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
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American Wedding
American Wedding
2003 • Jim's Father
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A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind
2003 • Mitch Cohen
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Bringing Down the House
Bringing Down the House
2003 • Howie Rottman
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Like Mike
Like Mike
2002 • Frank Bernard
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Repli-Kate
Repli-Kate
2002 • Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
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Serendipity
Serendipity
2001 • Bloomingdale's Salesman
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American Pie 2
American Pie 2
2001 • Jim's Dad
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The Ladies Man
The Ladies Man
2000 • Bucky Kent
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Best in Show
Best in Show
2000 • Gerry Fleck
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American Pie
American Pie
1999 • Jim's Father
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Dogmatic
Dogmatic
1999 • Larry
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Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
1998 • Professor Keenbean
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Holy Man
Holy Man
1998 • Guy on Background T.V.
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Almost Heroes
Almost Heroes
1998 • Guy Fontenot
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Waiting for Guffman
Waiting for Guffman
1997 • Dr. Allan Pearl
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Harrison Bergeron
Harrison Bergeron
1995 • President McCloskey
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I Love Trouble
I Love Trouble
1994 • Justice of the Peace
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Partners 'n Love
Partners 'n Love
1993 • David Grodin
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Stay Tuned
Stay Tuned
1992 • Crowley
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Once Upon a Crime
Once Upon a Crime
1992 • Casino Cashier (uncredited)
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Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
1991 • Singer at Audition
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Speed Zone
Speed Zone
1989 • Leo Ross
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Skeleton
Skeleton
1988 • Bert Harris
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Bride of Boogedy
Bride of Boogedy
1987 • Tom Lynch
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Armed and Dangerous
Armed and Dangerous
1986 • Norman Kane
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Club Paradise
Club Paradise
1986 • Barry Steinberg
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The Last Polka
The Last Polka
1985 • Stan Shmenge
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Splash
Splash
1984 • Walter Kornbluth
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Going Berserk
Going Berserk
1983 • Sal DiPasquale
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Rome, Italian Style
Rome, Italian Style
1982 • Enio Petrie
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Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal
1981 • Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
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From Cleveland
From Cleveland
1980 • Various
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Running
Running
1979 • Ritchie Rosenberg
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The Lovebirds
1979 • Fred Wexelblatt
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Cannibal Girls
Cannibal Girls
1973 • Clifford Sturges
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Tardy Delivery
Tardy Delivery
Unknown year • himself
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