Eugene Levy, a two-time Emmy Award winner and Canadian actor is ready to return to television. He will soon be seen anchoring the new reality documentary series The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy on Apple TV+. The program will air for the first time on Friday, February 24, at 3 a.m. EDT. The 76-year-old will travel across the globe for the eight-episode docu-series, stopping in Costa Rica, Finland, Italy, Japan, the Maldives, Portugal, South Africa, and the United States.
On the new program, viewers will see Levy’s amazing escapades, which include underwater sound baths in the Maldives and a freezing treehouse retreat in Finland. His wife Deborah Divine and his daughter and Schitt’s Creek co-star Sarah Levy will accompany him.
Eugene Levy’s Net Worth
Eugene Levy is a Canadian comedic icon and improv artist who has worked in Hollywood for over five decades as an actor, comedian, director, and producer. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the famous actor is worth $30 million as of March 2024. He is best remembered for playing super-cool dad Noah Levenstein in all eight episodes of the American adult comedy film series American Pie.
Levy is noted for his thick brows and antique eyeglasses and has portrayed nerdy-comic roles in a number of films and television series. With performances in films such as Bringing Down the House, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Father of the Bride Part II, and the American Pie trilogy, he established himself as one of the industry’s most popular comedians.
All About Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy, the 76-year-old acting great, was born on December 17, 1946, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Jewish parents David Levy, an automotive factory foreman, and Rebecca Kudlatz, a housewife who eventually moved to Canada. Fred Levy, Levy’s brother, also co-produced Schitt’s Creek. He married his wife, Deborah Divine, in 1977. The couple then brought their children, professional actor Daniel Joseph Levy and actress Sarah Levy, into the world.
Eugene rose to prominence in 1999 as Jason Biggs’ father in the comedy American Pie. He went on to appear in eight more films in the series, some of which were Direct-to-DVD releases. e was the only original American Pie actor who appeared in all eight films. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor got $1,000,000 for his appearance in the first film in the adult comedy series, $3,000,000 for the second, and $5,000,000 for the third.
Eugene Levy was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2011 for his contributions to the Canadian entertainment industry and countless charitable activities. His unique and inventive writing style has also won him a spot in the entertainment world. He has written films such as Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and For Your Consideration. Levy received two Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Writing in a Variety or Music Program for his work on the Canadian television show SCTV Network 90. According to The Famous People, the actor has made more than $100 million from eight of his films. Levy co-starred with Ellen DeGeneres and Diane Keaton in the Disney/Pixar animated feature Finding Dory, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
Eugene Levy rose to prominence after starring in Netflix’s Schitt’s Creek, which he co-created with his son Dan Levy, who also acts in the program. From 2015 to 2020, the program broadcast 82 episodes over six seasons. Eugene and Dan also functioned as the show’s writers, actors, and executive producers. Eugene Levy’s brother, Fred Levy, was also a producer on the program. Schitt’s Creek’s sixth and final season got a remarkable 15 Primetime Emmy nominations in 2020. Eugene Levy also received an Emmy for Best Lead Actor, while his son, Dan, received an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor. The series was also nominated for Best Comedy Series.
Eugene Levy will host and produce The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV+.
Eugene Levy, co-creator and actor of Schitt’s Creek, is about to embark on a new endeavor with The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV+. Levy, who says he’s not your typical travel show presenter and isn’t very adventurous or well-versed in travel, believes the time has come for him to broaden his horizons. Levy packs his belongings in the belief that his adventures would usher in a new chapter in his life. Viewers will watch him exploring the most intriguing sites on the planet as he prepares for the ultimate eye-opening vacation.
Eugene will be featured in the reality series going to some of the most gorgeous locations on the planet as well as enjoying thrilling local experiences with new acquaintances. These excursions include floating on ice in Finland, visiting Navajo Nation people in Utah, sailing a sailboat in Lisbon, experiencing Tokyo cuisine, and exploring the Costa Rican rainforest.
On his travels, Eugene Levy stays in various magnificent hotels, including the old Gritti Palace in Venice and a railway hotel hanging over the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Twofour produced The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy for Apple TV+. Not only does Levy star in it, but he also serves as a co-executive producer with chief creative officer David Brindley.
