Eugene Levy
Acting
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
Acting130
movieYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2026
Self / Herb / Jesus
movieJohn Candy: I Like Me
2025
Self - Actor, SCTV
movieSummer Camp
2024
Stevie D
tvHuman Resources
2022
Paul Crumbhorn (voice)
movieCatherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
2021
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieBack Home Again
2021
Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
tvOnly Murders in the Building
2021
Eugene Levy
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self - Guest
movieFinding Dory
2016
Charlie (voice)
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
tvSchitt's Creek
2015
Johnny Rose
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Guest
movieMadea's Witness Protection
2012
George Needleman
movieAmerican Reunion
2012
Jim's Father
movieGoon
2012
Dr. Glatt
movieAmerican Pie Presents: The Book of Love
2009
Mr. Levenstein
movieAstro Boy
2009
Orrin (voice)
movieTaking Woodstock
2009
Max Yasgur
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieNight at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009
Albert Einstein (voice)
movieGooby
2009
Mr Nerdlinger
movieAmerican Pie Presents: Beta House
2007
Noah Levenstein
movieAmerican Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
2006
Mr. Levenstein
movieFor Your Consideration
2006
Morley Orfkin
movieOver the Hedge
2006
Lou (voice)
movieCurious George
2006
Clovis (voice)
movieCheaper by the Dozen 2
2005
Jimmy Murtaugh
movieAmerican Pie Presents: Band Camp
2005
Mr. Levenstein
movieThe Man
2005
Andy Fiddler
movieNew York Minute
2004
Max Lomax
movieMaking a 'Splash'
2004
Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
movieAmerican Wedding
2003
Jim's Father
movieA Mighty Wind
2003
Mitch Cohen
movieDumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
2003
Principal Collins
movieBringing Down the House
2003
Howie Rottman
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest / Self
movieLike Mike
2002
Frank Bernard
tvGreg the Bunny
2002
Gil Bender
movieRepli-Kate
2002
Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
movieSerendipity
2001
Bloomingdale's Salesman
movieAmerican Pie 2
2001
Jim's Dad
movieJosie and the Pussycats
2001
Eugene Levy
movieThe Sports Pages
2001
Mr. White
movieThe Ladies Man
2000
Bucky Kent
movieBest in Show
2000
Gerry Fleck
movieAmerican Pie
1999
Jim's Father
movieDogmatic
1999
Larry
movieThe Secret Life of Girls
1999
Hugh Sanford
tvDilbert
1999
Plug Guard (voice)
movieRichie Rich's Christmas Wish
1998
Professor Keenbean
movieHoly Man
1998
Guy on Background T.V.
movieAlmost Heroes
1998
Guy Fontenot
tvThe Journey of Allen Strange
1997
Bellerman Arthur
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieWaiting for Guffman
1997
Dr. Allan Pearl
movieFather of the Bride Part II
1995
Mr. Habib
tvThe Drew Carey Show
1995
Dr. Rider
movieHarrison Bergeron
1995
President McCloskey
movieI Love Trouble
1994
Justice of the Peace
tvDuckman
1994
Dr. Craig Ehrlich (voice)
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
moviePartners 'n Love
1993
David Grodin
tvMad About You
1992
Doctor
movieStay Tuned
1992
Crowley
movieOnce Upon a Crime
1992
Casino Cashier (uncredited)
movieFather of the Bride
1991
Singer at Audition
movieSpeed Zone
1989
Leo Ross
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self - Guest
movieBiographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman
1988
Bobby Bittman
movieSkeleton
1988
Bert Harris
movieBride of Boogedy
1987
Tom Lynch
movieEugene Levy Discovers Home Safety
1987
Eugene Levy
movieArmed and Dangerous
1986
Norman Kane
movieBilly Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
1986
Morty Arnold
movieClub Paradise
1986
Barry Steinberg
tvThe Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
Bert Harris
movieThe Last Polka
1985
Stan Shmenge
movieSplash
1984
Walter Kornbluth
movieGoing Berserk
1983
Sal DiPasquale
movieNational Lampoon's Vacation
1983
Car Salesman
movieRome, Italian Style
1982
Enio Petrie
movieHeavy Metal
1981
Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
tvSCTV Network 90
1981
Various
movieFrom Cleveland
1980
Various
movieRunning
1979
Ritchie Rosenberg
The Lovebirds
1979
Fred Wexelblatt
Stay Tuned
1976
Various Roles
tvSecond City Television
1976
Self - Various Characters
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
tvDinah!
1974
Self
movieCannibal Girls
1973
Clifford Sturges
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
tvThe Emmy Awards
1949
Self - Host
movieTardy Delivery
himself
Writing13
tvSchitt's Creek
2015
Writer
movieA Mighty Wind
2003
Writer
movieBest in Show
2000
Writer
movieSodbusters
1994
Writer
movieThe Last Polka
1985
Writer
tvSCTV Network 90
1981
Writer
movieFrom Cleveland
1980
Writer
tvThe Emmy Awards
1949
Writer
Directing7
Production6
tvThe Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy
2023
Executive Producer
movieBest Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
2020
Executive Producer, Production Supervisor
tvSchitt's Creek
2015
Executive Producer
movieSodbusters
1994
Executive Producer
movieBiographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman
1988
Executive Producer
movieFoxy Lady
1971
Production Assistant
Creator2
tvSchitt's Creek
2015
Creator
tvManiac Mansion
1990
Creator
Camera1
movieThe Columbus of Sex
1969
Director of Photography