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Eugene Levy Biography
Birth Name:Eugene Levy
Birth Place:Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Cinematographer, Production manager
Fast Facts
- Received the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Legacy Award in 2016
- In 2011, he became a member of the Order of Canada
- Received an honorary doctorate degree from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia in 2012
- Is the father of actors Dan and Sarah Levy
- Started out as an original player with The Second City comedy troupe
- Quote: "At the end of the day, even if my part is a bit goofy, the key thing is that I'm doing what I love to do, and that's to make people laugh․"
- Often portrays awkward characters
- Was strongly considered for the role of Toby Ziegler in "The West Wing․"
Awards
- 1973Medalla Sitges en Plata de Ley-Best Actor: winner
- 1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
- 1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
- 1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
- 1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
- 1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
- 1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
- 1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
- 1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
- 1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
- 1984ACE-Writing a Comedy or Music Program: nominated
- 1985ACE-Performance in a Comedy Special: nominated
- 1985ACE-Comedy Special: nominated
- 1992Gemini-Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series: nominated
- 1992Gemini-Best Comedy Series: nominated
- 1993Gemini-Best Comedy Series: nominated
- 1994Gemini-Best Comedy Series: nominated
- 1998Independent Spirit Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
- 2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy: winner
- 2001Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Pretty Funny Male Performance: winner
- 2001Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Pretty Funny Writing: winner
- 2001WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
- 2002Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Pretty Funny Male Performance: winner
- 2003LAFCA Award-Best Music: nominated
- 2003NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
- 2003Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Screenplay, Original: nominated
- 2003Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Music: winner
- 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
- 2003VVFP Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
- 2004Movies for Grownups Award-Best Breakaway Performance: winner
- 2004Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
- 2004Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Pretty Funny Performance - Male: winner
- 2004Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Pretty Funny Writing: winner
- 2004Critics Choice Award-Best Song: winner
- 2004Independent Spirit Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
- 2004FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2004Gold Derby Film Award-Original Song: nominated
- 2004Grammy-Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: winner
- 2004INOCA-Best Original Song: nominated
- 2004OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
- 2004OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
- 2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
- 2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: winner
- 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liar: nominated
- 2005Stinker Award-Less Than Dynamic Duo: winner
- 2006DVDX Award-Best Supporting Actor (in a DVD Premiere Movie): nominated
- 2006Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
- 2006Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2007Movies for Grownups Award-Best Screenwriter: nominated
- 2010Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2016Canadian Screen Award-Best Cross-Platform Project - Fiction: nominated
- 2016Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Series: winner
- 2016Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role: winner
- 2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
- 2017Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role: nominated
- 2017Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Series: nominated
- 2017Blimp Award-#SQUAD: winner
- 2018Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Actor, Comedy: nominated
- 2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Series: winner
- 2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Actor, Comedy: nominated
- 2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
- 2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
- 2019OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
- 2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
- 2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2020Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Series: winner
- 2020Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Actor, Comedy: winner
- 2020Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2020Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Actor: nominated
- 2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: winner
- 2020IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: winner
- 2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2020PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
- 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: winner
- 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Series: winner
- 2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Actor, Comedy: nominated
- 2021Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
- 2021PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: winner
- 2021Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner
- 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special: nominated
- 2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner