Eugene Levy
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 17, 1946
- Birthplace
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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
Tardy Delivery TBA
as himself
SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of 2026
as Self
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... 2026
as Self / Herb / Jesus
Marty, Life Is Short 2026
as Self
John Candy: I Like Me 2025
as Self - Actor, SCTV
Summer Camp 2024
as Stevie D
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine 2021
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Back Home Again 2021
as Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
star-crossed: the film 2021
as Doctor
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble 2020
as Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell 2020
as Self, Executive Producer, Production Supervisor
Canada Far and Wide 2020
as Self
Finding Dory 2016
as Charlie (voice)
Being Canadian 2015
as Self
Madea's Witness Protection 2012
as George Needleman
American Reunion 2012
as Jim's Father
I, Martin Short, Goes Home 2012
as Mr. Mortimer Rickards
Goon 2012
as Dr. Glatt
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation 2011
as Self
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love 2009
as Mr. Levenstein
Astro Boy 2009
as Orrin (voice)
Taking Woodstock 2009
as Max Yasgur
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 2009
as Albert Einstein (voice)
Gooby 2009
as Mr Nerdlinger
- Congratulations, Mr. Levy
Congratulations, Mr. Levy 2008
as Himself
American Pie Presents: Beta House 2007
as Noah Levenstein
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile 2006
as Mr. Levenstein
For Your Consideration 2006
as Morley Orfkin, Writer
Over the Hedge 2006
as Lou (voice)
Curious George 2006
as Clovis (voice)
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 2005
as Jimmy Murtaugh
American Pie Presents: Band Camp 2005
as Mr. Levenstein
The Man 2005
as Andy Fiddler
- John Candy: Comic Spirit
John Candy: Comic Spirit 2005
as Self
New York Minute 2004
as Max Lomax
Making a 'Splash' 2004
as Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
American Pie: Revealed 2004
as Self, Thanks
American Wedding 2003
as Jim's Dad
A Mighty Wind 2003
as Mitch Cohen, Writer
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd 2003
as Principal Collins
Bringing Down the House 2003
as Howie Rottman
Like Mike 2002
as Frank Bernard
Repli-Kate 2002
as Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
Gahan Wilson's The Kid 2001
as Father
Serendipity 2001
as Bloomingdale's Salesman
American Pie 2 2001
as Jim's Dad
Josie and the Pussycats 2001
as Eugene Levy
Down to Earth 2001
as Keyes
The Sports Pages 2001
as Mr. White
The Ladies Man 2000
as Bucky Kent
Best in Show 2000
as Gerry Fleck, Writer
Silver Man 2000
as Leon
American Pie 1999
as Jim's Father
Dogmatic 1999
as Larry
The Secret Life of Girls 1999
as Hugh Sanford
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish 1998
as Professor Keenbean
Holy Man 1998
as Guy on Background T.V.
Almost Heroes 1998
as Guy Fontenot
Waiting for Guffman 1997
as Dr. Allan Pearl, Writer
Multiplicity 1996
as Vic
Father of the Bride Part II 1995
as Mr. Habib
Harrison Bergeron 1995
as President McCloskey
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show 1995
Director
Sodbusters 1994
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
I Love Trouble 1994
as Justice of the Peace
- Friends of Gilda
Friends of Gilda 1993
as Self
Partners 'n Love 1993
as David Grodin, Director
Stay Tuned 1992
as Crowley
Once Upon a Crime 1992
as Casino Cashier (uncredited), Director
Father of the Bride 1991
as Singer at Audition
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood 1989
Director
Speed Zone 1989
as Leo Ross
The Best of SCTV 1988
Actor, Writer
Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman 1988
as Bobby Bittman, Writer, Executive Producer, Director
Skeleton 1988
as Bert Harris
Bride of Boogedy 1987
as Tom Lynch
Eugene Levy Discovers Home Safety 1987
as Eugene Levy
Armed and Dangerous 1986
as Norman Kane
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started 1986
as Morty Arnold
Club Paradise 1986
as Barry Steinberg
The Canadian Conspiracy 1986
as Self
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood 1986
as Soldier
Tears Are Not Enough 1985
as Self
The Last Polka 1985
as Stan Shmenge, Writer
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas 1985
as Stupid Eddie
Splash 1984
as Walter Kornbluth
Going Berserk 1983
as Sal DiPasquale
National Lampoon's Vacation 1983
as Car Salesman
Rome, Italian Style 1982
as Enio Petrie
Heavy Metal 1981
as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
From Cleveland 1980
as Various, Writer
Double Negative 1980
as Matt
Nothing Personal 1980
as Marty
Running 1979
as Ritchie Rosenberg
- The Lovebirds
The Lovebirds 1979
as Fred Wexelblatt
Cannibal Girls 1973
as Clifford Sturges
Foxy Lady 1971
Actor, Production Assistant
The Columbus of Sex 1969
Director of Photography
Credits from TMDB.