Deborah, who has been married to the *American Pie* actor since 1977, has production credits on ’90s TV shows like *Another World* and *Higgins Boys and Gruber*. She also served as a production manager on *Search for Tomorrow* and *The Edge of Night* and is credited as a screenwriter for the TV series *Maniac Mansion*. Eugene credits Deborah with the decision to raise their family in Toronto instead of a showbiz hub like Los Angeles or New York City.
He expressed to *PEOPLE* in 2019 that Toronto offered a more normal environment for their children and allowed them to grow up with all career options open to them, without being locked into show business. Dan and Eugene, the creators of *Schitt’s Creek*, achieved Emmy history in September 2020 when the final season of the show swept the comedy categories during a virtual ceremony due to the pandemic. Dan became the first performer to win four Emmys in a single prime-time telecast for writing, directing, best supporting actor, and best comedy series.
Eugene’s acting career spans more than 50 years, with television credits including *SCTV* and *Schitt’s Creek*, and film roles in comedy classics such as *Waiting for Guffman*, *Best in Show*, and *A Mighty Wind*. He currently appears as himself, playing the actor version of Steve Martin’s character in *Only Murders in the Building*. Eugene has four Emmys—two of them for *Schitt’s Creek*—including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series as a producer in 2020.
He and Dan are planning to take a “gentler approach” to their Emmys hosting gig, intending to pay tribute to television and the nominees. They aim for the show to feel celebratory while maintaining a bit of an edge and warmth to the room. When asked about surprises planned for the show, Eugene responded with “Eleven,” with Dan echoing the sentiment.
Additionally, Eugene is nominated for his Apple TV+ series *The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy* in the Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special category.
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