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