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Eugene Levy : biography

December 17, 1946 –

Eugene Levy, CM (born December 17, 1946) is a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his work in Canadian television series, American movies, and television movies. He is the only actor to have appeared in all eight of the American Pie films, as Jim Levenstein’s dad Noah. Like his Levenstein character, Levy often plays nerdy, unconventional figures, with his humor often deriving from his excessive explanations with matters and the way in which he deals with sticky situations. Levy was appointed to the Order of Canada on June 30, 2011., June 30, 2011.

Awards and nominations

Wins

  • 1973 – Catalonian International Film Festival: Medalla Sitges en Plata de Ley for Best Actor (Cannibal Girls)
  • 1982 – Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program (SCTV Network 90) (for episode "Moral Majority show")
  • 1983 – Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program (SCTV Network 90) (for episodes "The Energy Ball" and "Sweeps Week")
  • 1994 – Banff Television Festival: Sir Peter Ustinov Awards
  • 1995 – Gemini Awards: Earle Grey Award
  • 2000 – Blockbuster Entertainment Awards for Favourite Supporting Actor (American Pie)
  • 2001 – Canadian Comedy Awards for Pretty Funny Male Performance and Pretty Funny Writing (Best in Show)
  • 2002 – Canadian Comedy Awards for Pretty Funny Male Performance (American Pie 2)
  • 2003 – New York Film Critics Circle Awards for Best Supporting Actor (A Mighty Wind)
  • 2003 – Seattle Film Critics Awards for Best Music (A Mighty Wind)
  • 2004 – Canadian Comedy Awards for Pretty Funny Male Performance and Pretty Funny Writing (A Mighty Wind)
  • 2004 – Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Critics Choice Award for Best Song (A Mighty Wind)
  • 2004 – Florida Film Critics Circle Awards for Best Ensemble Cast (A Mighty Wind)
  • 2004 – Grammy Awards for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media (A Mighty Wind)
  • 2004 – Satellite Awards: Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical (A Mighty Wind)

Nominations

  • 1982 – Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program (SCTV Network 90) (for episodes "Cycle Two, Show Two" and "Christmas Show"
  • 1983 – Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program (SCTV Network 90) (for episodes "The Christmas Show", "Towering Inferno", and "Jane Eyrehead")
  • 1985 – CableACE Awards: Ace Award for Performance in a Comedy Special (The Last Polka)
  • 1992 – Gemini Awards for Best Comedy Series (Maniac Mansion) and Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series (Maniac Mansion)
  • 1993 – Gemini Awards for Best Comedy Series (Maniac Mansion)
  • 1994 – Gemini Awards for Best Comedy Series (Maniac Mansion)
  • 1998 – Independent Spirit Awards for Best Screenplay (Waiting for Guffman)
  • 2000 – American Comedy Awards for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (American Pie)
  • 2001 – Writers Guild of America for Best Screenplay (Best in Show)
  • 2003 – Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Chemistry (Bringing Down the House)
  • 2004 – Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Liar (New York Minute)
  • 2004 – Independent Spirit Awards for Best Screenplay (A Mighty Wind)
  • 2004 – Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards for Best Ensemble Cast (A Mighty Wind)
  • 2006 – Gotham Awards for Best Ensemble Cast (For Your Consideration)
  • 2006 – Razzie Awards for Worst Supporting Actor (Cheaper by the Dozen 2) and (The Man)

Recognition

Levy, along with Christopher Guest and Michael McKean, was awarded the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media for the title song from A Mighty Wind. Levy appeared in the corner of a poster hanging outside the movie theatre in Springfield in the "See Homer Run" episode of The Simpsons. (The poster was advertising for Rockstar Princess and featured a girl with an electric guitar, with Levy in the corner wearing a royal crown. A liner note under him read “Eugene Levy as the King”).