Dan Levy, the host of HBO Max's The Big Brunch, rose to fame on Schitt's Creek, and fans want to know more about him. In 2015, Levy co-created the critically-acclaimed Schitt's Creek series with his co-star and father, Eugene Levy. The show (which ran for six seasons) follows the wealthy Rose clan, as its members navigate life in a small town after losing their family fortune. Dan starred as David Rose, the openly gay and fashion-obsessed son of Johnny and Moira Rose, played by Eugene and Catherine O'Hara, respectively.
In addition to his work on Schitt's Creek, Dan also created and hosted The Big Brunch, alongside judges Sohla El-Waylly and Will Guidara. The HBO Max Original series featured ten talented chefs competing for a $300,000 grand prize. The show has been praised for its entertaining and unique format, with Dan's charming and quick-witted hosting skills a standout. The Emmy Award-winning star has proven himself to be a talented and versatile performer.
Dan Levy's Age, Hometown & Education
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, 39-year-old Dan attended North Toronto Collegiate Institute. Then, he pursued a degree in film production at Ryerson University. It was then that he embarked on his television career, later going on to host an array of programming on the now-defunct MTV Canada (home of MTV Cribs and Degrassi High).
Following Schitt's Creek's final season in 2020, Dan racked up an Emmy in all four major disciplines. He claimed awards for Outstanding Comedy Series as a producer, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He is the first person to win a Primetime Emmy Award in all four major disciplines in a single year.
Dan Levy Has Nearly 5 Million Followers On Instagram
Dan from The Big Brunch is also active on Instagram. At @instadanjlevy, he has over 4.9 million followers. "Making this show restored my faith in people. And food. The Big Brunch is a big, warm, delicious hug," Dan teased the show in a recent Instagram post. He often shares behind-the-scenes photos and videos from his various projects, as well as personal moments from his life. Audiences find his content humorous and relatable.
He is a talented and versatile performer who continues to impress with his work on television and beyond. With his successful hosting career, award-winning work on Schitt's Creek, and newfound role on the reality food competition The Big Brunch, there's no doubt that we'll be seeing more of Dan in the future. All five seasons of Schitt's Creek now stream on Netflix, and people who like that show should definitely check out The Big Brunch.
The Big Brunch season 1 is available on HBO Max.
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