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.
Acting
Movie
Finding Dory
as Charlie (voice)
2016
Movie
American Pie
as Jim's Father
1999
Movie
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
as Albert Einstein (voice)
2009
Movie
American Pie 2
as Jim's Dad
2001
Movie
Over the Hedge
as Lou (voice)
2006
Movie
American Reunion
as Jim's Father
2012
Movie
American Wedding
as Jim's Father
2003
Movie
American Pie Presents: Band Camp
as Mr. Levenstein
2005
Movie
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
as Mr. Levenstein
2006
TV
Only Murders in the Building
as Eugene Levy
2021
Movie
Serendipity
as Bloomingdale's Salesman
2001
Movie
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
as Jimmy Murtaugh
2005
Movie
American Pie Presents: Beta House
as Noah Levenstein
2007
Movie
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
as Mr. Levenstein
2009
Movie
National Lampoon's Vacation
as Car Salesman
1983
Movie
Astro Boy
as Orrin (voice)
2009
Movie
Father of the Bride
as Singer at Audition
1991
Movie
Splash
as Walter Kornbluth
1984
Movie
Goon
as Dr. Glatt
2012
Movie
New York Minute
as Max Lomax
2004
Movie
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
as Principal Collins
2003
Movie
Father of the Bride Part II
as Mr. Habib
1995
Movie
Heavy Metal
as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
1981
Movie
Bringing Down the House
as Howie Rottman
2003
Crew
TV
Schitt's Creek
Executive Producer
2015
Movie
Best in Show
Writer
2000
Movie
Waiting for Guffman
Writer
1997
Movie
A Mighty Wind
Writer
2003
Movie
For Your Consideration
Writer
2006
Movie
American Pie: Revealed
Thanks
2004
Movie
Once Upon a Crime
Director
1992
TV
The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy
Executive Producer
2023
Movie
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Production Supervisor
2020
TV
Maniac Mansion
Director
1990
TV
The Emmy Awards
Writer
1949
Movie
The Last Polka
Writer
1985