Emmy Award-Winning Actor & Filmmaker
Daniel Levy: Biography at a Glance
- As the Emmy-winning co-creator and star of Schitt’s Creek, Daniel Levy brings unparalleled insight into building inclusive, character-driven comedy that resonates globally.
- From directing and producing to hosting and acting in major productions, he offers a unique perspective on multidisciplinary work and wearing many hats.
- Daniel made history hosting the Emmy Awards with his father, Eugene Levy, ushering in a ratings increase of over 50% from the previous year.
- He has significantly influenced cultural narratives surrounding LGBTQ+ representation in media by emphasizing nuance, joy, and dignity in character portrayals, establishing him as an authoritative voice on authenticity and inclusive storytelling.
- Recognized for his wit, warmth, and candor, he effortlessly connects with people—bringing humor and heart to conversations about identity, creativity, and navigating the industry.
Biography
Daniel Levy is a multi-hyphenate Emmy Award-winning creator who has built his career telling vibrant and comedic stories, establishing himself as a Hollywood mainstay. Levy is best known for his work on one of the most beloved shows on television, Schitt’s Creek, which he co-created with his father, Eugene Levy. The series garnered countless awards over the years and an impressive total of 165 nominations throughout its history, including nine Emmy wins for its sixth and final season, breaking major records becoming the most-awarded comedy series in a single year, the first comedy or drama series to sweep all four acting categories and receiving the most wins for a comedy series in its final season.
Levy made his directorial debut with Netflix’s Good Grief, which he wrote, produced, and starred in alongside Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel.
Levy made history co-hosting the 76th Emmy Awards with Eugene Levy, not only for making them the first father-son pair to host the show but also instrumental in having a ratings jump of over 50% from the previous year. His recent credits include The Big Brunch, which he not only created but also hosted and served as a judge alongside Chef Sohla El-Waylly and restaurateur Will Guidara, Loewe’s viral sensation Decades of Confusion, Netflix’s Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story alongside Jerry Seinfeld, a guest role on the final season of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, Season 4 of Netflix’s acclaimed dramedy Sex Education, Disney’s Haunted Mansion remake, Hulu’s holiday rom-com Happiest Season and HBO’s Coastal Elites.
Levy’s upcoming acting credits include starring alongside Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, and Addison Rae in Animal Friends, a feature combining live-action and animated characters, Paramount‘s animated Smurfs movie alongside Rihanna, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne and more, as well as Kornel Mundruczó’s drama At The Sea alongside Amy Adams, Murray Bartlett, Brett Goldstein, Jenny Slate, and Rainn Wilson.
Topics
Do It All, Do It Well: Navigating a Multi-Hyphenate Career with Heart and Humor
Drawing from his experience as a writer, actor, director, host, and producer, Daniel Levy offers a fresh, honest take on what it means to pursue a career across multiple disciplines. From the pressures of Hollywood to the joys of building something unexpected, Daniel shares lessons in collaboration, reinvention, and finding purpose in your work. He speaks to professionals navigating uncertainty, identity, and ambition in a world that doesn’t always hand out roadmaps.
Making It Meaningful: Creating Schitt’s Creek and Telling the Stories That Matter
Daniel Levy pulls back the curtain on the creation of Schitt’s Creek—a series that grew from a quiet character comedy into a global cultural moment. Drawing from his experience co-creating the show, Daniel explores what it takes to make meaningful, inclusive television in today’s media landscape. He speaks candidly about the responsibility of storytelling, the challenges of breaking new ground, and the unexpected ways vulnerability and humor can change hearts. He unpacks the process of crafting characters that resonate with audiences worldwide, reflects on the show's historic Emmy sweep, and offers insights into building something from the ground up while staying true to your creative voice in a fast-moving industry.
