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
Finding Dory (2016)
as Charlie (voice)
Over the Hedge (2006)
as Lou (voice)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
as Albert Einstein (voice)
American Pie 2 (2001)
as Jim's Dad
American Reunion (2012)
as Jim's Father
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006)
as Mr. Levenstein
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
as Car Salesman
Serendipity (2001)
as Bloomingdale's Salesman
American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007)
as Noah Levenstein
American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)
as Mr. Levenstein
American Wedding (2003)
as Jim's Father
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009)
as Mr. Levenstein
Father of the Bride (1991)
as Singer at Audition
Astro Boy (2009)
as Orrin (voice)
Like Mike (2002)
as Frank Bernard
Splash (1984)
as Walter Kornbluth
Marty, Life Is Short (2026)
as Self
Heavy Metal (1981)
as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
Curious George (2006)
as Clovis (voice)
Best in Show (2000)
as Gerry Fleck
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)
as Jimmy Murtaugh
Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
as Mr. Habib
John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
as Self - Actor, SCTV
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)
as Principal Collins
The Man (2005)
as Andy Fiddler
Goon (2012)
as Dr. Glatt
Almost Heroes (1998)
as Guy Fontenot
Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
as Eugene Levy
New York Minute (2004)
as Max Lomax
Down to Earth (2001)
as Keyes
Multiplicity (1996)
as Vic
Being Canadian (2015)
as Self
Armed and Dangerous (1986)
as Norman Kane
A Mighty Wind (2003)
as Mitch Cohen
Stay Tuned (1992)
as Crowley
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish (1998)
as Professor Keenbean
Taking Woodstock (2009)
as Max Yasgur
Holy Man (1998)
as Guy on Background T.V.
Once Upon a Crime (1992)
as Casino Cashier (uncredited)
Speed Zone (1989)
as Leo Ross
Summer Camp (2024)
as Stevie D
Waiting for Guffman (1997)
as Dr. Allan Pearl
Madea's Witness Protection (2012)
as George Needleman
Cannibal Girls (1973)
as Clifford Sturges
For Your Consideration (2006)
as Morley Orfkin
Club Paradise (1986)
as Barry Steinberg
Bringing Down the House (2003)
as Howie Rottman
The Ladies Man (2000)
as Bucky Kent
I Love Trouble (1994)
as Justice of the Peace
Repli-Kate (2002)
as Jonas Fromer / Repli-Jonas
American Pie: Revealed (2004)
as Self
Going Berserk (1983)
as Sal DiPasquale
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell (2020)
as Self
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)
as Self / Herb / Jesus
Harrison Bergeron (1995)
as President McCloskey
Silver Man (2000)
as Leon
Gooby (2009)
as Mr Nerdlinger
Running (1979)
as Ritchie Rosenberg
Foxy Lady (1971)
Actor
Nothing Personal (1980)
as Marty
Back Home Again (2021)
as Fire Chief Ducky (voice)
Friends of Gilda (1993)
as Self
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985)
as Stupid Eddie
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020)
as Self
The Sports Pages (2001)
as Mr. White
Partners 'n Love (1993)
as David Grodin
The Canadian Conspiracy (1986)
as Self
The Last Polka (1985)
as Stan Shmenge
The Best of SCTV (1988)
Actor
Bride of Boogedy (1987)
as Tom Lynch
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986)
as Soldier
Double Negative (1980)
as Matt
Making a 'Splash' (2004)
as Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'
The Secret Life of Girls (1999)
as Hugh Sanford
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started (1986)
as Morty Arnold
Tears Are Not Enough (1985)
as Self
Biographies: The Enigma of Bobby Bittman (1988)
as Bobby Bittman
From Cleveland (1980)
as Various
John Candy: Comic Spirit (2005)
as Self
star-crossed: the film (2021)
as Doctor
The Lovebirds (1979)
as Fred Wexelblatt
Gahan Wilson's The Kid (2001)
as Father
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation (2011)
as Self
Rome, Italian Style (1982)
as Enio Petrie
Canada Far and Wide (2020)
as Self
I, Martin Short, Goes Home (2012)
Actor
Dogmatic (1999)
as Larry
Congratulations, Mr. Levy (2008)
as Himself
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine (2021)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Tardy Delivery (—)
as himself
Skeleton (1988)
as Bert Harris
Eugene Levy Discovers Home Safety (1987)
as Eugene Levy