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Daniel Levy is a renowned Canadian actor, writer, and producer who came into prominence as the co-host of MTV Canada’s The After Show. He gained global recognition after he wrote, produced, and starred in Schitt’s Creek. For his exceptional work in Schitt’s Creek, he was nominated for multiple awards.
Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Dan Levy was born on 09 August 1983 under the star sign Leo. The 37-year-old actor is Canadian by nationality and belongs to Jewish-Protestant ethnicity. He attended high school at North Toronto Collegiate Institute. He later enrolled at York University and Ryerson University, where he pursued film production.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Levy started his professional career as a co-host on the now-defunct MTV Canda flagship series MTV Live. He rose to fame as a co-host of MTV Canada’s The After Show and its incarnations. During his five-year career with MTV Canada, he starred in Daniel Levy’s Holi-Do’s & Don’ts and co-hosted MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet, Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, and the X-Factor pre-show.
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As an actor, Levy has appeared in the Canadian TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation, the 2012 thriller Cyberstalker, and the 2013 comedy-drama film Admission. In 2013, he formed Not a Real Company Productions together with his father and other principals. As their first project, they produced the CBC pilot Schitt’s Creek, where Levy starred alongside his father and sister.
In 2017, Levy began hosting The Great Canadian Baking Show with Julia Chan and continued to host in the second season. He also starred in HBO’s television film Coastal Elites in September 2020. On 26 February 2021, he even hosted the episode of Saturday Night Live with Phoebe Bridgers, a Grammy-nominated musician, as the musical guest.
Levy owns a large home in the Los Feliz area of LA that he bought for $4.13 million. He has pocketed tens of millions of dollars from his profession. As of December 2020, he has an estimated net worth of $14 million.
Dating, Sexuality, and Boyfriend
Levy came out as gay at the age of 18. He even played the role of pansexual in Schitt’s Creek. However, he seems to be enjoying his single life at present. To date, he hasn’t dated anyone in the public eye.
In a 2015 interview with Out Magazine, Levy had discussed his dating status. According to him, his hectic TV schedule didn’t let him focus on his love life. He also disclosed that he had been single for a long time.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
The Schitt’s Creek actor was born to parents Deborah Divine and Eugene Levy. His Jewish father, Eugene, is also an actor known for works such as American Pie and the sketch comedy series SCTV. Meanwhile, his mother is Protestant.
Levy has a younger sister named Sarah. His sister is also an actress who played waitress Twyla Sands in Schitt’s Creek. His family celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Levy stands tall at the height of 5 feet 11 inches. He has a medium build, fit body that weighs around 80 kg. Similarly, his black hair and hazel eyes give him a perfect look.
