More - Eugene Levy Quotes

He called me one day in Toronto. My wife and I had moved back from Los Angeles after the kids were born [they have a son and a daughter], and I knew who he was and was a big fan of his work, going back to his National Lampoon days. And he said: 'I'm doing a movie. Do you want to write it with me?' And so I went down to his place in Idaho and from day one, it was amazing how we clicked. These films are great ensemble pieces with people who are so adept at doing this kind of work.

Eugene Levy

 

In 1970, Ivan was filming Foxy Lady. I knew I wasn't going to pass my year so I called him,

Eugene Levy

 

There is a similarity in the kinds of characters I gravitate to that goes back to my earliest years in the business on SCTV, ... I have more fun playing guys who are not the sharp pencils. I like the characters who are just average, if not a little below average, so the average person can look at my character on the screen and feel a little better about themselves.

Eugene Levy

 

He's played with Tiger, OK? ... He's a good golfer. I'm a hacker. I think he just gets a good chuckle out of watching me play.

Eugene Levy

 

He's a delightful guy and so unlike his onscreen persona,

Eugene Levy

 

I think I'm the only actor in the history of film who got to slap Sam Jackson on the face and butt and lived to tell about it.

Eugene Levy

 Canadian Actor

We want these comedy situations to be grounded in a truth,

Eugene Levy

 Comedy

We want these comedy situations to be grounded in a truth,

Eugene Levy

 Comedy

My vibe doesn't include people standing at attention when I show up with their eyes bulging out. People think I'm the guy down the street, which is heartwarming. My kids also think I'm the dorky square guy.

Eugene Levy

 

I don't believe I've ever played a hip dude. I don't think I would have the wherewithal to do that.

Eugene Levy

 Believe Canadian Actor