Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television producer, Writer, Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Canada
Languages
English
Children
2 children: Dan Levy, Sarah Levy
Residences
Pacific Palisades
Education
Westdale Secondary School, McMaster University
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Εὐγένιος)
Popularity
Tier A -- 185,828 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 45 years (1971-2016)
Year context
Born in 1946 -- First meeting of the United Nations General Assembly; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Filmography (40)
Finding Dory
Charlie (voice)
Schitt's Creek
Johnny Rose
American Reunion
Jim's Father
Goon
Film
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
Mr. Levenstein
Astro Boy
Orrin (voice)
Taking Woodstock
Max Yasgur
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Film
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
Mr. Levenstein
Curious George
Clovis (voice)
AWARDS (11)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
2020
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
2020
WON
B
Canada's Walk of Fame
2006
WON
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Earle Grey Award
1995
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Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eugene Levy?
Eugene Levy is 79 years old, born on .
Where was Eugene Levy born?
Eugene Levy was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
What movies or shows has Eugene Levy been in?
Eugene Levy has 40 credits in our database. Notable titles include Finding Dory (2016), Schitt's Creek (2015), American Reunion (2012), Goon (2012), American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009).
What is Eugene Levy known for?
Eugene Levy is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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