Eugene Levy
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014
Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Guest
2019
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Series
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Series
CBS News Sunday Morning
Self
1979
Series
The Drew Carey Show
Dr. Rider
1995
Series
Only Murders in the Building
Eugene Levy
2021
Series
Mad About You
Doctor
1992
Series
Schitt's Creek
Johnny Rose
2015
Series
The Oscars
Self
1953
Series
Stars in the House
Self
2020
Series
Dinah!
Self
1974
Series
Duckman
Dr. Craig Ehrlich (voice)
1994
Film
Over the Hedge
Lou (voice)
2006
Series
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Bert Harris
1985
Film
American Pie
Jim's Father
1999
Film
Finding Dory
Charlie (voice)
2016
Series
Human Resources
Paul Crumbhorn (voice)
2022
Series
TRL
1998
Film
American Pie 2
Jim's Dad
2001
Film
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Albert Einstein (voice)
2009
Series
Primetime Glick
Self
2001
Series
Second City Television
Self - Various Characters
1976
Series
Dilbert
Plug Guard (voice)
1999
Film
American Reunion
Jim's Father
2012
Film
Serendipity
Bloomingdale's Salesman
2001
Film
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
Mr. Levenstein
2006
Film
National Lampoon's Vacation
Car Salesman
1983
Film
American Wedding
Jim's Dad
2003
Series
Off Centre
2001
Film
Father of the Bride
Singer at Audition
1991
Film
Astro Boy
Orrin (voice)
2009
Series
Reunited Apart
Self
2020
Series
Greg the Bunny
Gil Bender
2002
Film
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Jimmy Murtaugh
2005
Film
American Pie Presents: Beta House
Noah Levenstein
2007
Film
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
Mr. Levenstein
2009
Film
American Pie Presents: Band Camp
Mr. Levenstein
2005
Film
Marty, Life Is Short
Self
2026
Film
John Candy: I Like Me
Self - Actor, SCTV
2025
Film
Splash
Walter Kornbluth
1984
Film
Father of the Bride Part II
Mr. Habib
1995
Film
Curious George
Clovis (voice)
2006
Series
The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy
Self - Host
2023
Film
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
Principal Collins
2003
Series
The Emmy Awards
Self - Host
1949
Film
Bringing Down the House
Howie Rottman
2003
Film
Down to Earth
Keyes
2001
Film
Taking Woodstock
Max Yasgur
2009
Film
Like Mike
Frank Bernard
2002
Film
New York Minute
Max Lomax
2004
Film
Summer Camp
Stevie D
2024
Series
The Journey of Allen Strange
Bellerman Arthur
1997
Film
Heavy Metal
Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
1981
Film
Multiplicity
Vic
1996
Film
Goon
Dr. Glatt
2012
Series
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
Series
SCTV Channel
1983
Film
Best in Show
Gerry Fleck
2000
Series
SCTV Network 90
Various
1981
Film
Josie and the Pussycats
Eugene Levy
2001
Film
Once Upon a Crime
Casino Cashier (uncredited)
1992
Film
Speed Zone
Leo Ross
1989
Series
Committed
2001
Film
I Love Trouble
Justice of the Peace
1994
Film
A Mighty Wind
Mitch Cohen
2003
Film
Stay Tuned
Crowley
1992
Film
The Man
Andy Fiddler
2005
Film
Almost Heroes
Guy Fontenot
1998
Film
Armed and Dangerous
Norman Kane
1986
Film
Holy Man
Guy on Background T.V.
1998
Film
Cannibal Girls
Clifford Sturges
1973
Film
The Ladies Man
Bucky Kent
2000
Film
Madea's Witness Protection
George Needleman
2012
Film
For Your Consideration
Morley Orfkin
2006
Film
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
Professor Keenbean
1998
Film
Club Paradise
Barry Steinberg
1986
Hiller and Diller
1997
Film
Waiting for Guffman
Dr. Allan Pearl
1997
Film
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
2020
Film
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Self
2020
Film
Bride of Boogedy
Tom Lynch
1987
Stay Tuned
Various Roles
1976
Film
Being Canadian
Self
2015
Film
Repli-Kate
Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
2002
Film
Going Berserk
Sal DiPasquale
1983
Film
The Best of SCTV
1988
Film
Gooby
Mr Nerdlinger
2009
Film
Running
Ritchie Rosenberg
1979
Film
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self / Herb / Jesus
2026
Film
The Secret Life of Girls
Hugh Sanford
1999
Film
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Soldier
1986
Film
American Pie: Revealed
Self
2004
Film
Nothing Personal
Marty
1980
Film
Back Home Again
Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
2021
Film
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
Mr. Mortimer Rickards
2012
Film
star-crossed: the film
Doctor
2021
Film
Gahan Wilson's The Kid
Father
2001
Film
Partners 'n Love
David Grodin
1993
Film
Harrison Bergeron
President McCloskey
1995
Film
The Canadian Conspiracy
Self
1986
Film
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
1985
Film
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Film
Double Negative
Matt
1980
Film
The Sports Pages
Mr. White
2001
Film
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation
Self
2011
Film
Making a 'Splash'
Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
2004
Friends of Gilda
Self
1993
Film
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Stupid Eddie
1985
Film
The Last Polka
Stan Shmenge
1985
John Candy: Comic Spirit
Self
2005
Film
Silver Man
Leon
2000
Film
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
Morty Arnold
1986
Film
Dogmatic
Larry
1999
Film
Foxy Lady
1971
Film
Canada Far and Wide
Self
2020
Film
From Cleveland
Various
1980
Film
Skeleton
Bert Harris
1988
Film
Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman
Bobby Bittman
1988
Film
Eugene Levy Discovers Home Safety
Eugene Levy
1987
Film
Tardy Delivery
himself
Film
Rome, Italian Style
Enio Petrie
1982
The Lovebirds
Fred Wexelblatt
1979
Congratulations, Mr. Levy
Himself
2008