Eugene Levy (born December 17, 1946) is a Canadian actor, television director, producer and writer. He is known for his work in Canadian television series and American movies and television series, especially for his role in the American Pie teen movie series as Jim's Dad. Biography Early life Levy was born to a Jewish family in Hamilton, Ontario. He went to Westdale Secondary School, and attended McMaster after his graduation. He studied film at McMaster University and graduated in 1969. He was vice president of the McMaster Film Board, a student film group where he met moviemaker Ivan Reitman.