Dan Levy (b. 1983)
- Actor • Writer • Producer
- Class of 2001
The son of Eugene Levy, Dan Levy rose to international fame as the co-creator, writer, producer, and star of the CBC comedy Schitt’s Creek. The series became a cultural phenomenon, and at the 2020 Emmy Awards Levy made history by winning four trophies in one night for acting, writing, directing, and producing, an unprecedented sweep for a single season of a comedy series. Alongside television success, he has appeared in feature films and continues to build a wide-ranging screen career.
Despite his global profile, Levy frequently credits North Toronto C.I. for helping him “find his voice.” As a student, he led a production of Clue and later publicly thanked his former English teacher, Anne Carrier, for inspiring his confidence as a writer at a pivotal moment. He went on to study film production at York University and Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), building the storytelling skills that would define his career.
In recognition of his significant contributions to Canadian television and his advocacy for 2SLGBTQI+ communities, Levy was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2023. With multiple film and television projects underway, his career continues to evolve but remains rooted in creative courage, inclusive storytelling, and the formative support he found in the NT classrooms where it all began.