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By Graves Hopper

Updated 25 April 2023

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Canadian actor and comedian

Eugene Levy is ...

Alive

Born	17 December 1946 in Hamilton
Age	76 years, 6 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	Canada
Child	Daniel Levy and Sarah Levy
Occupation	screenwriter, film actor, actor, film producer, film director, writer, musician, voice actor, character actor, songwriter, television producer, comedian and director
Residence	Los Angeles
Awards	Member of the Order of Canada, Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Earle Grey Award, Canada's Walk of Fame, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award, Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Performance in a Feature and Canadian Comedy Award for Best Writing in a Feature
Twitter username	Realeugenelevy
Educated at	McMaster University and Westdale Secondary School

About Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy: The King of Comedy

Eugene Levy is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, and director who has been entertaining audiences for over five decades. Born on December 17, 1946, in Hamilton, Ontario, Levy began his career in the 1970s as a member of the Second City comedy troupe in Toronto. He quickly gained a reputation as a gifted improviser and comic actor, and soon landed roles on television and in films.

Levy's breakthrough came in 1976 when he joined the cast of the sketch comedy show "SCTV" (Second City Television). He became known for his hilarious characters, including the nerdy talk show host Earl Camembert, the clueless game show host Alex Trebel, and the hapless news anchor Floyd Robertson. "SCTV" was a critical and commercial success, and Levy won two Emmy Awards for his work on the show.

Levy's film career took off in the 1980s, with roles in comedies such as "National Lampoon's Vacation," "Splash," and "Armed and Dangerous." He also wrote and starred in the cult classic "Waiting for Guffman" (1996), a mockumentary about a small-town theater group. The film was a critical success and helped establish Levy as a master of the mockumentary genre.

In 1999, Levy teamed up with director Christopher Guest to create "Best in Show," another mockumentary about a dog show. The film was a huge hit and earned Levy a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble Cast. Levy and Guest went on to collaborate on several more films, including "A Mighty Wind" (2003) and "For Your Consideration" (2006).

Levy's most recent success has come from his role as Johnny Rose on the hit TV series "Schitt's Creek." The show, which Levy co-created with his son Dan Levy, follows the adventures of a wealthy family who lose their fortune and are forced to live in a small town they once bought as a joke. "Schitt's Creek" has been praised for its sharp writing, brilliant performances, and heartwarming storylines. The show has won numerous awards, including four Emmy Awards for its final season.

Throughout his career, Eugene Levy has proven himself to be one of the funniest and most talented comedians of his generation. His ability to create memorable characters and deliver hilarious performances has

Films - which cast members have died?

Eugene Levy has been a part of these films.

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American Reunion

2012 US comedy film

American Pie

1999 US comedy film

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009 film by Shawn Levy

Splash

1984 fantasy romantic comedy movie

National Lampoon's Vacation

US 1983 family comedy film

American Wedding

2003 US comedy film

Goon

Canadian-American film

Taking Woodstock

2009 American comedy-drama film directed by Ang Lee

She's Funny That Way

2014 American film

American Pie Presents: Beta House

2007 film by Andrew Waller

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

2005 film by Adam Shankman

Josie and the Pussycats

2001 film by Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont

American Pie 2

2001 US comedy film

Father of the Bride

1991 film directed by Charles Shyer

Stay Tuned

1992 film by Peter Hyams

American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile

2006 film by Joe Nussbaum

Serendipity

2001 film by Peter Chelsom

A Mighty Wind

2003 film by Christopher Guest

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

2009 film by John Putch

Best in Show

2000 film by Christopher Guest

Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd

2003 American comedy film

For Your Consideration

2006 film by Christopher Guest

Father of the Bride Part II

1995 film by Charles Shyer

New York Minute

2004 film by Dennie Gordon

Speed Zone!

1989 film by Jim Drake

Almost Heroes

1998 film by Christopher Guest

Multiplicity

1996 film by Harold Ramis

Cannibal Girls

1973 film by Ivan Reitman

Club Paradise

1986 film by Harold Ramis

American Pie Presents: Band Camp

2005 film by Steve Rash

Like Mike

2002 film by John Schultz

Madea's Witness Protection

2012 film by Tyler Perry

The Man

2005 film by Les Mayfield

Waiting for Guffman

1997 film by Christopher Guest

Richie Rich's Christmas Wish

Down to Earth

2001 comedy film directed by Chris and Paul Weitz and written by Chris Rock and Louis C.K

I Love Trouble

1994 film by Charles Shyer

Holy Man

1998 film by Stephen Herek

Armed and Dangerous

1986 film by Mark L. Lester

Bringing Down the House

2003 film by Adam Shankman

The Ladies Man

2000 film by Reginald Hudlin

Once Upon a Crime

1992 film by Eugene Levy

Running

1979 drama/sports film

Gooby

Going Berserk

1983 film by David Steinberg

Repli-Kate

2002 film directed by Frank Longo

Deadly Companion

1980 film by George Bloomfield

Foxy Lady

1971 film by Ivan Reitman

American Pie Revealed

2003 film by Dave McVeigh and Scott McVeigh

Television - which cast members have died?

Eugene Levy has been a part of these shows.

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Saturday Night Live

American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show

Second City Television

Canadian television sketch comedy show

The Drew Carey Show

American sitcom created by Drew Carey and Bruce Helford for the American Broadcasting Company

Mad About You

1990s American TV sitcom

Greg the Bunny

television series

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

American television talk show

Road to Avonlea

television series

Dilbert

animated television series

Off Centre

American sitcom television series

Duckman

television series

Maniac Mansion

television series

Hercules

animated series based on the 1997 film

Working the Engels

Nightmare Ned

television program