Levy began his television career in 1976 with the sketch comedy show SCTV, where he gained recognition for his diverse characters and comedic timing. In 1992, he played David Grodin in the series Partners 'N' Love, and later appeared as Gil Bender in Greg the Bunny (2002). Other notable TV roles include appearances in Package Deal and as Johnny Rose in the critically acclaimed series Schitt’s Creek, which he co-created with his son, Dan Levy.
His extensive filmography includes roles in Foxy Lady, Cannibal Girls, Running, Deadly Companion, Nothing Personal, Heavy Metal, Going Berserk, Splash, Club Paradise, Stay Tuned, and the entire American Pie series. Other films include The Man, Gooby, and Taking Woodstock. In 2016, he voiced Charlie, Dory’s father, in Pixar’s Finding Dory. He also developed the TV series Maniac Mansion.
In 1973, Levy received the Medalla Sitges en Plata de Ley for Best Actor at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain for his role in Cannibal Girls. He won the Earle Grey Award, recognizing lifetime achievement in Canadian television, at the Gemini Awards in 1995. Though he was once nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award (Razzie) for Worst Supporting Actor for roles in films like The Man and Cheaper by the Dozen 2, these were isolated moments in an otherwise lauded career.
In 2003, Levy won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture for the title song of A Mighty Wind. He shared the honor with collaborators Michael McKean and Christopher Guest. The film, a mockumentary, highlighted Levy’s musical abilities and comedic writing, adding another layer to his multifaceted artistry.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 17 Dec, 1946 |
| Age: | 73 yrs |
| Citizenship: | Canada United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Hamilton |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | McMaster University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Canadian actor, comedian and writer |
| Twitter Id: | Realeugenelevy |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
