Eugene and Dan Levy host the 76th Emmy Awards ceremony
14 september 2024 в 19:13
The 76th annual Emmy Awards ceremony will be hosted by legendary comedic actor Eugene Levy and his son, actor and producer Dan Levy.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Levys, both of whom have won Emmys four times, as they host the ceremony this Sunday.
Eugene and Dan are part of a well-known Canadian entertainment family.
Dan’s sister, Sarah Levy, also chose a career in acting and appeared in the series «Schitt's Creek» alongside her brother and father, while their mother, Deborah Divine, is a producer and writer. Deborah, who has been married to an actor from «American Pie» since 1977, has producer credits on 90s TV shows such as «Another World» and «Higgins Boys and Gruber». She has also worked as a producer on «Finding Tomorrow» and «Edge of Night» and has writing credits for the TV series «Haunted House».
Eugene credits Deborah with the decision to raise their family in Toronto rather than in showbiz hubs like Los Angeles or New York. «There's something about raising kids in the showbiz environment that’s a little scary», - he told PEOPLE magazine in 2019. «Toronto is a very normal city. They could grow up with all the opportunities open to them. We didn’t want them to be confined to show business. Of course, the irony is that they both went into acting — and now we’re all together on the show».
Dan and Eugene, creators of «Schitt's Creek», - made Emmy history in September 2020 when the show’s final season swept all the awards in the comedy categories during a virtual ceremony due to the pandemic. Dan became the first performer to win four Emmys in one live broadcast for writing, directing, best supporting actor, and best comedy series. His acting credits include his breakout role in «Schitt's Creek», - alongside his father, as well as guest roles in series like «What We Do in the Shadows», - «Sex Education», - and «Idol».
Eugene’s acting career spans over 50 years, with TV credits including «SCTV» and «Schitt's Creek». In film, he has appeared in comedy classics like «Waiting for Guffman», - «Best in Show», - and «A Mighty Wind». Currently, Eugene appears as himself, playing an acting version of Steve Martin’s character in «Only Murders in the Building».
Both Eugene and Dan are Emmy winners. Eugene has four Emmys — two of them for «Schitt's Creek», - including outstanding lead actor in a comedy series and outstanding comedy series in 2020.
«We hope to start this in a way that will be energetic», - Eugene told George Pennacchio of On The Red Carpet about their hosting plan.
The Levys plan to take a «soft approach» to their Emmy hosting role. «Just paying tribute to television, of course, to the nominees, but also to the medium that gave us both a start», - Eugene explained in a Los Angeles Times profile he shared with his son. «I've always been amazed when they joke about the nominees — they put in the work, and this is their night. You have to have enough respect for the ceremony itself. Otherwise, why are we here?»
Dan added that they both want the show to be «festive», - while still maintaining «a bit of edge».
«People I’ve talked to seem to be glad that we’re not hard comedians, that there will be some warmth in the room», - Dan continued. «We're trying to combine all these things, not being boring in the end. But we’re going for it».
When asked by Pennacchio about the number of surprises they had planned for the show, Eugene answered without hesitation: «Eleven».
«I'm going with eleven too», - Dan confirmed.
The awards ceremony will feature celebrity presenters handing out statuettes, bringing together a mix of Hollywood legends and modern talents. According to the Television Academy, presenters will include Matt Bomer, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Lily Gladstone, and Selena Gomez
Here’s everything you need to know about the Levys, both of whom have won Emmys four times, as they host the ceremony this Sunday.
Eugene and Dan are part of a well-known Canadian entertainment family.
Dan’s sister, Sarah Levy, also chose a career in acting and appeared in the series «Schitt's Creek» alongside her brother and father, while their mother, Deborah Divine, is a producer and writer. Deborah, who has been married to an actor from «American Pie» since 1977, has producer credits on 90s TV shows such as «Another World» and «Higgins Boys and Gruber». She has also worked as a producer on «Finding Tomorrow» and «Edge of Night» and has writing credits for the TV series «Haunted House».
Eugene credits Deborah with the decision to raise their family in Toronto rather than in showbiz hubs like Los Angeles or New York. «There's something about raising kids in the showbiz environment that’s a little scary», - he told PEOPLE magazine in 2019. «Toronto is a very normal city. They could grow up with all the opportunities open to them. We didn’t want them to be confined to show business. Of course, the irony is that they both went into acting — and now we’re all together on the show».
Dan and Eugene, creators of «Schitt's Creek», - made Emmy history in September 2020 when the show’s final season swept all the awards in the comedy categories during a virtual ceremony due to the pandemic. Dan became the first performer to win four Emmys in one live broadcast for writing, directing, best supporting actor, and best comedy series. His acting credits include his breakout role in «Schitt's Creek», - alongside his father, as well as guest roles in series like «What We Do in the Shadows», - «Sex Education», - and «Idol».
Eugene’s acting career spans over 50 years, with TV credits including «SCTV» and «Schitt's Creek». In film, he has appeared in comedy classics like «Waiting for Guffman», - «Best in Show», - and «A Mighty Wind». Currently, Eugene appears as himself, playing an acting version of Steve Martin’s character in «Only Murders in the Building».
Both Eugene and Dan are Emmy winners. Eugene has four Emmys — two of them for «Schitt's Creek», - including outstanding lead actor in a comedy series and outstanding comedy series in 2020.
«We hope to start this in a way that will be energetic», - Eugene told George Pennacchio of On The Red Carpet about their hosting plan.
The Levys plan to take a «soft approach» to their Emmy hosting role. «Just paying tribute to television, of course, to the nominees, but also to the medium that gave us both a start», - Eugene explained in a Los Angeles Times profile he shared with his son. «I've always been amazed when they joke about the nominees — they put in the work, and this is their night. You have to have enough respect for the ceremony itself. Otherwise, why are we here?»
Dan added that they both want the show to be «festive», - while still maintaining «a bit of edge».
«People I’ve talked to seem to be glad that we’re not hard comedians, that there will be some warmth in the room», - Dan continued. «We're trying to combine all these things, not being boring in the end. But we’re going for it».
When asked by Pennacchio about the number of surprises they had planned for the show, Eugene answered without hesitation: «Eleven».
«I'm going with eleven too», - Dan confirmed.
The awards ceremony will feature celebrity presenters handing out statuettes, bringing together a mix of Hollywood legends and modern talents. According to the Television Academy, presenters will include Matt Bomer, Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Lily Gladstone, and Selena Gomez
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