Dan Levy

Actor, Writer, Director, Producer

Canadian Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Writer, Director, Producer
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth09/08/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada

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SummaryCanadian actor, writer, director, and producer best known for co-creating and starring in the hit comedy series Schitt's Creek (2015-2020). He gained international prominence for his role as David Rose in the series and became the first person to win Primetime Emmy Awards in all four major disciplines (acting, writing, directing, producing) in a single year (2020). Full name: Daniel Joseph Levy.

Educational Qualification(s)

Universities
  • York University
  • Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) - Film Production

Personal Life

Parents
SiblingsSarah Levy (actress)

Family

FatherEugene Levy (comedy icon)
MotherDeborah Divine
SisterSarah Levy

Career

Early CareerTelevision host on MTV Canada; co-hosted MTV Live; co-hosted national coverage of the Vancouver Olympic Games (2010)
Major Works
  • Schitt's Creek (2015-2020) - co-creator, writer, director, producer, and star
  • Happiest Season (2020) - supporting role
  • Good Grief (2023) - starred, written, and directed
  • Modern Family - guest appearance
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm - guest appearance
  • Sex Education - guest appearance
Production CompanyNot a Real Production Company
UpcomingBig Mistakes (Netflix series, 2026)
OtherHosted Saturday Night Live; signed overall deal with ABC Studios and film/TV deal with Netflix

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Spent years hosting shows on MTV Canada before Schitt's Creek was created
2. Attended multiple universities for film production training
3. Co-created Schitt's Creek with his father Eugene Levy
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