72nd Emmy Awards: Eugene Levy Wins for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Eugene Levy wins the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

[@landry2611]

If you started watching Schitts Creek and stopped after one or two episodes, keep going...trust me

[@stephanies3246]

I stopped after around the third.

[@braydentaylor303]

I stopped a couple years ago after two episodes and then I randomly decided to watch it again like a year ago because I had binge watched all my regular shows and was NOT disappointed

[@kushdubey1111]

Started watching yesterday.... Finished first season just now

[@hanakojohnson9344]

Stephanie S season one is rough, but it gets better and better

[@junbh2]

Season 1 was my favourite. It's what got me addicted to it. It was the funniest, the most sarcastic, the weirdest. Later it got a little sitcomy, but it was OK because it had earned it.

[@charomiami]

I love Ronnie , she wasn’t nominated and she is genuinely happy for her friends

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

If she had been nominated she would have been nominated in the same category as Annie. But it's great to know just how supportive she is of her co-stars.

[@abandonedfragmentofhope5415]

Her name is Karen Robinson.

[@sherriebrand1771]

@@abandonedfragmentofhope5415 Are you guys referring to "Stevie"?

[@bibliophilelady6106]

@@sherriebrand1771 Nope, Ronnie. She is the other woman on town council with Moira. In this she is wearing a sparkly mask and jumpsuit.

[@sherriebrand1771]

@@bibliophilelady6106 Oh, yes!! Temporary block or something? She rarely gets mentioned, tho not sure why. But, we're better for you having done so... thank you!

[@rohitradhakrishnan3705]

*Dan being proud to be a part of his dad's big win.*

[@lgolem09l]

While also winning one himself

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@lgolem09l Actually, he won all four of the awards that he was nominated for.

[@lanaturner5435]

You could see the pride in his father. It was so heart warming.

[@martabehr9976]

Wait a minute..thats his dad

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@martabehr9976 Yup, Eugene is Dan's dad and his mother, Deborah Divine, is sitting at the same table as Eugene. They married in 1977 and they have two kids. Daniel was born in 1983, and Sarah was born in 1986.

[@lennibizzle]

“...As a dad, getting to work on camera for six years with both of my kids, Daniel and Sarah- hi, Honey.” 😭😭😭

[@makiburgess5733]

Sarah is in Newfoundland shooting a new series called The Surrealtor.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Yup! Eugene and Deborah's daughter is just as prized as their son. 😘😘😘😘

[@jamessmithe5490]

Schitt's Creek is the kind of show that grows on you. At first you think it's mildly amusing but by the time I got to season four I was totally hooked and very involved in the characters. So great to see SCTV legends win best actor and actress. Especially Catherine; she brought all sorts of brilliant touches to her character that weren't on the page.

[@chopsuey.6562]

Perfectly said.

[@eamonnnolan6830]

Well said James. SCTV was like the Beatles of Comedy.

[@sayakchoudhury9711]

Kind of like Parks and Recreation

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@sayakchoudhury9711 I wouldn't go that far but SCTV is definitely a show that rubs off on you if you let it. I mean I used to watch the reruns when I was young and I still love it. Eugene does deadpan delivery of his lines with such poise and perfection. He and Joe Flaherty used to just feed off of each other's energy with Floyd Robertson and Earl Camembert.

[@MrPrice-cz2wd]

100% agree. After season one, I was hooked.

[@baylorba1]

My love for Dan and Eugene Levy has reached unhealthy territory. What a terrific family full of love.

[@liz326522]

Ditto. Have been a fan of Eugene’s since the late 70’s, his SCTV days. And now am in love with the Levy family. Great win for an insanely talented, funny man.

[@amaberc27]

Same. I’m hours deep in interviews at the moment. It’s a problem.

[@annalynn870]

@@amaberc27 me too i need to go to bed

[@ArikaChennelle]

lol same, Brian....same!

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

​@@liz326522 Both father and son are 4 X Emmy winners. Dan won for writing, directing, supporting actor, and comedy series. Eugene won for Lead actor and comedy series for Schitt's Creek and won 2 more awards for SCTV writing.

[@twirlyenough]

dan in the background of all of these speeches for eugene, catherine, and annie

[@HeyMyLifeIsLibby]

Why is he acting like a disgruntled pelican?!

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@HeyMyLifeIsLibby He's not really. He's proud of his dad and supports him the very same way that dad supports his son.

[@HeyMyLifeIsLibby]

@@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue watch the show.

[@TheHummingBirdJaiye]

This show gave me comfort in two weeks of the worst depressive state I've ever been in.

[@youtubeaccount6934]

Omg literally same!

[@lisalisa6204]

When having a bad day I go to Schitts creek always ..dan levy makes my soul happy ..

[@av8r516]

I hope you’re feeling better now 😊❤️🙏

[@antweezy171]

hope youre doing better now man!!! love from toronto!!

[@TheHummingBirdJaiye]

@@antweezy171 thank you so much from Phoenix Arizona

[@joaniec6178]

It's a shame if took until the final season for the show to be recognised by the academy 😢

[@kiamaebrown8979]

I know, but better late than never, so glad they all won their categories

[@majesty16monroe2]

I agree!!! But at least they finally got their dues!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BobbyJ1008]

Sometimes a story needs to be told in its entirety for its greatness to be fully appreciated by the masses

[@twoboysmom7423]

@@BobbyJ1008 I totally agree with your statement. They were nominated in 2019 but didn't have enough of a following at that time.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Catherine and Eugene were nominated at the 2019 awards but they lost to Rachel Brosnahan and Ramy Youseff while Dan and Annie were snubbed that year.

[@KatTheTruth]

I love how proud Daniel is of his dad... You can see the joy and pride beaming off of him.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Of course, he's proud . That's his dad! That's the one person in the world that he could count on to help him write and produce his show on such a small budget and let him run everything behind the scenes.

[@JaneSmith0709]

It's stunning that Eugene has such an extensive body of quality work over several decades but didn't win an Emmy until the vehicle his son provided. That must have made them both so proud.

[@csuszi11]

he won 2 emmies before creek

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@csuszi11 Yeah but this was the first time Eugene and Catherine won for lead actor and lead actress. They won Emmys for writing for a Comedy/Variety Show in 1982 and 1983 for SCTV.

[@kojw7100]

Oh the look on Daniel's face!! Perfect.

[@bronnyd]

OMG I'm crying watching him watch his dad. He looks so happy.

[@ullukipatti]

He's got cry-brows

[@octo.lina69]

@@ullukipatti 😂

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@bronnyd Of course he's going to be happy for his dad. His dad loved and supported him and nothing changed between him and his dad when he came out of the closet.

[@bronnyd]

@@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue o.....k? all i said was he looks so happy 😂

[@tristin3489]

the joy on dans face was the best thing ever! you can tell how proud he is of his dad!

[@supposedly6991]

Dan is so disgustingly flamboyant, he needs to stop that shit.

[@tristin3489]

@@supposedly6991 and you are so disgustingly negative. you need to stop that sh*t.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@supposedly6991 Why? It's the way that he is.

[@noahjames2900]

@@supposedly6991 you're the reason this show was made

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Just hit me that Eugene Levy's greatest personal achievement led to him receiving his greatest professional achievement. 🤗🤗🤗

[@jakegodfrey4320]

Every single speech I've seen this cast give, they are the first people to thank the production team and writers before talking about their own achievements. Class act, all of them.

[@PepperJack05947]

A great day for Canada and therefore the world.

[@alysiasanchez8213]

Agreed! (Also, for some reason I read this in the South Park Canadian broadcaster voice.)

[@pitabread_]

YESSS

[@amielschertz4244]

The levy’s are just fucking legends

[@sirenpheonix626]

THEY TOOK IT ALL!!!! I'M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW! THEY DESERVE IT ALL!

[@imalwaysright]

I love how they all won 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@katykins2010]

Dan is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen

[@ExpectoPatronum28]

Ugh, wish we could have seen this in a full auditorium..

[@omelette_Doo]

The Academy don’t mean shit. Catherine O’Hara passing the torch to Annie Murphy to continue the legacy of kickass women playing weird and totally unique roles. Eugene and Daniel maybe could be replaced in another (fucked up) world... but Annie and Catherine? ICONIC performances

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@omelette_Doo And Eugene Levy passing his funny genes on to his son and his daughter.

[@GS-ky5ts]

I swear... all these wins in a full auditorium would have been amazing to watch !! :)

[@digabledoug]

Well deserved. I always forget that he has a different wife than Catherine O'Hara. They always do such a perfect job playing a married couple and they fit so perfectly together.

[@bhuvaneshwarij1326]

Ikr!

[@ashleyryan1]

Daniel Levy is soooo freaking adorable! I love the show and what he brought to it, it's amazing and they all deserved their time in the spot light!!!

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

I love what Daniel didn't bring to the show. I watch Schitt's Creek more because of what Daniel and his family have brought to the show. No ignorance, no homophobia, and no bigotry.

[@bellg5551]

Oh man, I've always loved Eugene Levy. He deserves it!

[@maestroh2986]

All the speeches keep Daniel in frame because he is genuine, pure sunshine.

[@blemelin]

Daniel's eyebrows when his father won.

[@lvokdave]

What impresses me most about all of the Schitt's Creek wins are the classy, humble, grateful speeches. Class acts and well deserved.

[@elizabethgammon8789]

Ok, but him and Ted Danson were definitely tied in my eyes. LOVE them both so much!!!

[@someshwarrao8382]

As happy as I am for Eugene winning the award, I wish somehow Ted would’ve also won. The Good Place finale was heartbreaking .

[@richardcalisi9188]

One of the funniest shows I ever watched..every episode! Just Brilliant. And Filmed in Ontario.

[@chaneneveling1]

Love the Levy's! Nothing but class, and a well deserved win!

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

The entire Levy clan and the rest of the cast love and support each other in everything that they do. So it's no surprise that Dan is such a cheerleader for his dad and his friends.

[@pawanthakur-df2yk]

Schitts creek finally came through

[@anupsemwal5643]

My heart is full now

[@MJ-dq8ik]

Eugene Levy's body of work is amazing - just go back & watch his SCTV work - stunning. Ive met him a few times & he is also a sweet guy.

[@MsBhappy]

I've had the pleasure of meeting him also (unexpectedly) and he was exactly as expected: charming, kind, funny, and a gentleman. I'm very happy for him

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

My mom worked with Eugene's uncle as a secretary. She would see him with his uncle as they were heading out for lunch.

[@tarunmood]

Was looking at Dan more than I was looking at Eugene.. What a joy to watch these two..

[@teresawilkinson6231]

WOW!!! so happy, happy about Eugene Levy's win!!, and against THAT level of competition!! WHOOO HOOO!!!!

[@Gunnhfran2]

6 seasons and after that speech learning the twylia is eugene actual daughter!!!

[@shaebubic]

I didn’t know

[@dannysimion]

You go Eugene! The most stable and consistent of the family that brings it all together.

[@xiomanaxoxoxo3212]

So we’ll deserved Eugene Levy , this guy has been making us laugh for years .what a phenomenal show . So we’ll written love to see more from this family how sweet how they made this come together and at such a high level of excellence .

[@DinGrogu16]

I love Schitt's Creek and I'm so glad they swept the board! They absolutely deserve it & it's about time!

[@AHouseDivided1998]

Been a Levy fan since the 80’s SCTV days. Glad to see him finally recognized for his amazing comedic talent! ❤️

[@deltajean119]

His subtle tribute to Fred Willard with “ironical” 😭

[@joegarcia5749]

So happy Schitts Creek got its moment of honor!! Especially since this was the final season :(

[@fighterflight]

What a sweet father-son relationship they have. Dan’s face is adorable.

[@mgrainger3805]

I love eugene levy so much

[@lkeyt5845]

YES! This is for letting water drip on your hair in the first episode!!! Much love.

[@mikegike7273]

Class. Just Class. An honour to have met him in his Second City days, along with Catherine in Toronto. Canada is very proud.

[@KS-xk2so]

What a stallion. As a comedian, as a Dad, and as a man. Just 10s across the board.

[@braydentaylor303]

They’re all so supportive of each other and I absolutely love it

[@everythinsrosie9765]

Dan being a proud son gives me life 🥺

[@taylorbrown9166]

Seeing how proud Dan is of his dad honestly has me in tears! Such a beautiful father/son relationship 😭

[@agentstarling9998]

YESSSS SCHITTS CREEK AGAIN!!! LGBTQ pride and acceptance!! He is so classy and deserving! 🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️🌈❤️

[@unprocessed_life]

His career is pretty great. And he's not flashy. TRUE artist.

[@talhamalik8818]

No need to make it about the gays tho...

[@catbojangles]

@@talhamalik8818 ummm how to tell you his kid, who was writer-producer-showrunner-costar, is gay and played a pansexual character so it's definitely "about the gays" already

[@divyajeetnayak6687]

@@talhamalik8818 duh....it is about the gays...... As it should be....there are very few people who could be considered as good role models for the gays....and he is a prime one.....❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@divyajeetnayak6687]

@@talhamalik8818 clearly you're homophobic .....so fuck you, very very much😂😂

[@Thelilmissbz]

I love him he’s so sweet! Talking about his family and dan so proud in the background 😭😭🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@Stephie0020]

I love seeing how Dan is so proud of his father and vice versa, so glad they swept the emmys

[@manvibhatt136]

I just love this guy. Eugene Levy ❤️

[@connorfaleski6413]

That was a real hug if I’ve ever seen one

[@KayGirl216]

IM CRYING LOOK WHAT HIM AND HIS DAD ACCOMPLISHED 😭😭 so inspiring

[@britt905]

I swear Dan was happier for this than his own win. I think we all love to see our parents win more than anything when they’ve been good to us.

[@mariposatraicionera567]

Aww Eugene's speech was so thoughtful of others.

[@Sarahlovexox]

He totally deserves this Emmy. He is amazing

[@yvonnecaldwell6088]

Omg.... Eugene Levy...always the Dad and what a gorgeous Dad. I used to wish my Dad was like him, when American Pie came out😂😂 I was in my 20's then. I love this man....and his son😂😂😂😂 I LOVED this show. I only finished it an hour ago. I miss you all, already😂 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Boop!👆 👍👍🧡🧡🧡🧡😘😘😍😍😍😘😘😂😂😂

[@pixieabouttown]

Congratulations❤ So deserved. Amazing nominees!

[@Makewordsmeansomethingagain]

LEGEND of 🇨🇦 and of the world!

[@angel12boucher17]

Again...love love love this genius cast so happy for Eugene....best show ever!

[@Mark_R_Tho]

Watching Dan’s reaction made me cry!!!!😭

[@pavitranair8493]

Dan !!! His face lit up when his dad grabbed that trophy .. how proud was he looking ! 😭😭😭😭😢 David / Dan is pure love !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nmhctm]

Im currently under quarantine and for the past 2 days ive been binge watching Schitts Creek. And by the end of the series I was crying and laughing. Try to watch the series it is worth it.

[@IntuitiveSugarSkull]

I ❤ them! I binged watched and laughed each time! Thank you for creating such a quirky, fun and brilliant show!

[@charmalaywilliams1476]

I remember when I was 5 years old and seeing mr Eugene in the movie Splash and now he looks the same like he doesn't age. CONGRATULATIONS Shitts Creek❤

[@gnelms24]

Eugene hugging his amazing son Dan is a Beautiful Father-Son moment, Congratulations Eugene Levy, an great TV and movie legend!

[@gregwalker1913]

"How are ya!?" Loved Eugene as Bobby Bittman for so many years. Glad he and Catherine have won another Emmy.

[@mmmfun77]

So much love went into this series.... Congratulations 🎉🍾🎈

[@Ngan.marianguyen]

This is AWESOME omg!😂😂 they brought home ALLL the awards tbh!!😂😂 “see I told you I was good”😂

[@aubreyterry9453]

Eugene DESRVED THIS, and Ted definitely deserved the nomination!!!

[@baghyashreekarthikeyan6172]

Acceptance speech spoken like a pro . Classy ,simple, precise , touching .

[@TheMrgoodboy2]

Emagine the father winning an Emmy for a show son created !. What better gift a son can give to his father ? (I guess there could me many. But we need to agree that this is a unique gift)

[@ME-up4rz]

What a night for us fans! Such a treat! Eugene is a legend! 2 out of 2 so far!!!

[@ArikaChennelle]

OK. I'm not crying. I promise. How did these onions get on my desk?

[@lvokdave]

Such a well deserved win. I've been watching him since I was a kid in the 70's. Regardless of the characters, he has always seemed like a class act to me. Perfect speech!

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

LEGEND. EXCEPTIONAL ACTOR. LOVING FATHER AND HUSBAND (43 years?!). GRACIOUS CLASS ACT. I’m really going to miss this outstanding, important 🌈, hilarious, exceptionally written and performed, one of a kind show 😢❤️

[@TiaMitra]

Dan’s face is making me cry

[@kaylaaa6351]

Danny in the background is making me cryyy it's so cute

[@samanthak.5089]

I love this show! I can’t stop watching Schitt’s Creek! Such a talented team thank you

[@MsFunsized57]

This one is legit gonna make me cry 😭 🧡

[@maryschreck2557]

That was everything I needed.

[@reginaldandrews9614]

I finally got the chance to finally get my hands on this awesome series! So far, I've been laughing like crazy at every episode!!! They deserved to sweep this Emmy show!!

[@Luvii143]

I just started watching and omg what an amazing show !!!!

[@katrinachona3776]

the best! hope to see more of the cast😊

[@gord6992]

Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara, iconic SCTV comedians, it's so good to see them get recognized for their talents.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Eugene doesn't call himself a "comedian." He's calls himself a "comedic actor" because he says that he can't stand up in front of people and tell jokes. :

[@jessicalychee8376]

Eugene and dan have quite a thing going! How many people can say they work on the best show with their dad. Keeps them close. I love it ❤️❤️❤️

[@derekazyan9942]

Emmys suck but it’s awesome seeing Levy being recognized. Great Canadian actor.

[@alyssameekis4070]

i have been watching since season one just came out, I’ve loved every season. this was well deserved.

[@adolfopena7358]

He looks like Martin Scorcese.

[@reginaphalange8879]

Thank you!!!! I was trying to figure out why he looks familiar 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robertwiesler381]

Exactly

[@cche16]

this is insane to see because people in toronto knew dan levy from mtv live over a decade ago. i used to watch him host the hills after show and host on mtv live and now he's a huge celeb and emmy winner and his dad earned this. he's been in the business for years and has been consistently funny but underrated. he worked hard and is finally getting his shine. good for them!

[@guineawuv]

Look at Dan rocking that Kilt.

[@horrormoviescreamqueen13]

Its about time Eugene!!!!! Congrats!!!

[@joyzalik]

Man’s a legend. Absolutely brilliant act

[@glasshalffull8471]

Awesome,what a night,good to see Dan showing his Scottish Heritage also.

[@saaswathi8051]

that was the purest speech ever !😍

[@ahe_haha]

What a moment❤️ congrats!!!

[@CuriousRose]

Love the whole group of Roses’🌹