Eugene Levy CM is a Canadian actor, comedian, television director, producer, musician, and writer. He is known for his work in Canadian television series, American movies and television movies. 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
Summer Camp
Stevie D
2024
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy
Self - Host · (15 episodes)
2023
Human Resources
Paul Crumbhorn (voice) · (3 episodes)
2022
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Back Home Again
Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
2021
star-crossed: the film
Doctor
2021
Only Murders in the Building
Eugene Levy · (6 episodes)
2021
Reunited Apart
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
2020
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
Self
2020
Stars in the House
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Canada Far and Wide
Himself
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
(2 episodes)
2019
Finding Dory
Charlie (voice)
2016
Being Canadian
Self
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · (1 episode)
2015
Schitt's Creek
Johnny Rose · (79 episodes)
2015
Madea's Witness Protection
George Needleman
2012
American Reunion
Jim's Father
2012
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
2012
Goon
Dr. Glatt
2012
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation
Self
2011
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
Mr. Levenstein
2009
Astro Boy
Orrin (voice)
2009
Taking Woodstock
Max Yasgur
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (3 episodes)
2009
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Albert Einstein (voice)
2009
Gooby
Mr Nerdlinger
2009
Congratulations, Mr. Levy
Himself
2008
American Pie Presents: Beta House
Noah Levenstein
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Self · (1 episode)
2007
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
Mr. Levenstein
2006
For Your Consideration
Morley Orfkin
2006
Over the Hedge
Lou (voice)
2006
Curious George
Clovis (voice)
2006
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
Jimmy Murtaugh
2005
American Pie Presents: Band Camp
Mr. Levenstein
2005
The Man
Andy Fiddler
2005
John Candy: Comic Spirit
Self
2005
New York Minute
Max Lomax
2004
Making a 'Splash'
Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
2004
American Pie: Revealed
Self
2004
American Wedding
Jim's Father
2003
A Mighty Wind
Mitch Cohen
2003
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
Principal Collins
2003
Bringing Down the House
Howie Rottman
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (3 episodes)
2003
Like Mike
Frank Bernard
2002
Greg the Bunny
Gil Bender · (33 episodes)
2002
Repli-Kate
Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
2002
Gahan Wilson's The Kid
Father
2001
Off Centre
(2 episodes)
2001
Serendipity
Bloomingdale's Salesman
2001
American Pie 2
Jim's Dad
2001
Primetime Glick
(1 episode)
2001
Josie and the Pussycats
Eugene Levy
2001
Committed
(13 episodes)
2001
Down to Earth
Keyes
2001
The Ladies Man
Bucky Kent
2000
Best in Show
Gerry Fleck
2000
Silver Man
Leon
2000
American Pie
Jim's Father
1999
Dogmatic
Larry
1999
The Secret Life of Girls
Hugh Sanford
1999
Dilbert
Plug Guard (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
Professor Keenbean
1998
Holy Man
Guy on Background T.V.
1998
TRL
(1 episode)
1998
Almost Heroes
Guy Fontenot
1998
Hiller and Diller
(18 episodes)
1997
The View
Self · (1 episode)
1997
Waiting for Guffman
Dr. Allan Pearl
1996
Multiplicity
Vic
1996
Father of the Bride Part II
Mr. Habib
1995
The Drew Carey Show
Dr. Rider · (1 episode)
1995
Harrison Bergeron
President McCloskey
1995
I Love Trouble
Justice of the Peace
1994
Duckman
(1 episode)
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
1993
Partners 'n Love
David Grodin
1993
Mad About You
Doctor · (1 episode)
1992
Stay Tuned
Crowley
1992
Once Upon a Crime
Casino Cashier (uncredited)
1992
Father of the Bride
Singer at Audition
1991
Speed Zone
Leo Ross
1989
The Best of SCTV
1988
Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman
Bobby Bittman
1988
Skeleton
Bert Harris
1988
Bride of Boogedy
Tom Lynch
1987
Eugene Levy Discovers Home Safety
Eugene Levy
1987
Armed and Dangerous
Norman Kane
1986
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started
Morty Arnold
1986
Club Paradise
Barry Steinberg
1986
The Canadian Conspiracy
1986
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Soldier
1986
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
1985
George Burns Comedy Week
(1 episode)
1985
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Bert Harris · (1 episode)
1985
The Last Polka
Stan Shmenge
1985
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Stupid Eddie
1985
Splash
Walter Kornbluth
1984
SCTV Channel
(19 episodes)
1983
Going Berserk
Sal DiPasquale
1983
National Lampoon's Vacation
Car Salesman
1983
Rome, Italian Style
Enio Petrie
1982
Heavy Metal
Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
1981
From Cleveland
Various
1980
Double Negative
Matt
1980
Nothing Personal
Marty
1980
Running
Ritchie Rosenberg
1979
CBS News Sunday Morning
Self · (1 episode)
1979
Second City Television
Self - Various Characters · (136 episodes)
1976
Dinah!
Self · (1 episode)
1974
Cannibal Girls
Clifford Sturges
1973
Foxy Lady
1971
Godspell 2025
The Lovebirds
Fred Wexelblatt
1979
Tardy Delivery
himself
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975
The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953
The Emmy Awards
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1949