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