Eugene Levy

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Eugene Levy's career is marked by a rare combination of critical acclaim and popular success. He won an Emmy for his role in Schitt's Creek, a show that swept the awards in its final season, and a Grammy for his musical contribution to A Mighty Wind. He has been honored with Canada's Governor General's Performing Arts Award and the Order of Canada, reflecting his status as a national treasure. Levy also made history in 2024 when he and his son Dan became the first father-son duo to co-host the Emmy Awards. His work has inspired a generation of comedians, and his ability to find humor in the mundane continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

AwardsEugene Levy has won numerous awards throughout his career, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Schitt's Creek in 2020, and a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for "A Mighty Wind" in 2004. He also received Canada's Governor General's Performing Arts Award in 2008 and was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2011. Levy has earned multiple Canadian Screen Awards and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Canada

Government of Canada·2011

Appointed as a Member for his contributions to Canadian entertainment.

Governor General's Performing Arts Award

Governor General of Canada·2008

Lifetime artistic achievement in the performing arts.

Canada's Walk of Fame

Canada's Walk of Fame·2010

Inducted with a star in Toronto.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Canadian Comedy Icons

CBC·2023

Magazine Covers

TV Guide

2020-10-01

Schitt's Creek: The Final Season

The Hollywood Reporter

2020-09-01

Eugene Levy: The Emmy-Winning Star of Schitt's Creek

Records & Feats

First father-son duo to co-host the Emmy Awards

Historic First·2024

Eugene Levy and his son Dan Levy co-hosted the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024, marking the first time a father and son have shared hosting duties.