Key Takeaways
- Dan Levy has not announced any plans to marry in the future.
- He is openly gay and identifies with the LGBTQ+ community.
- Dan and his father, Eugene, are set to host the 76th Emmy Awards.
Dan Levy, a 41-year-old Canadian actor and filmmaker, remains unmarried and is currently single.
Levy has not disclosed any plans to get married in the future, but he is a passionate supporter of marriage equality.
He gained fame with the highly successful Canadian sitcom “Schitt’s Creek,” which became a Netflix hit.
Although his character, David Rose, had a memorable same-s*x wedding with Patrick Brewer (Noah Reid) in the series finale, Dan Levy is not married in real life.
His search for the love of his life is ongoing.
In a 2015 Out Magazine interview, Levy revealed that he stayed single while filming “Schitt’s Creek” in order to focus on his professional goals. He noted:
I’ve been single for a bit. It’s a strange thing. I don’t know whether it’s an excuse that I’m telling myself or whether it’s just what it is, but I feel like this job has consumed my life. I feel like I only get one shot at this.
In a 2020 interview, Levy said that he dated back in college but “was not in any place to be of great value in a relationship.” He said:
You then get into these habits where you’re dating people who are totally wrong for you because they’re seeking out people who are a bit damaged, and you’re seeking out people who have one foot out the door so that you don’t actually give yourself over in any kind of way.
In 2021, responding to the magazine’s “Proust Questionnaire” on who or what is the greatest love of his life, he said,
I don’t think I’ve met him yet, so I’m going to say my dog, Redmond.
In the 2023 film “Good Grief,” his first film as a director, Levy portrays Marc, a grieving husband who loses his spouse Oliver, played by Luke Evans, in a tragic accident.
Although Levy has actively participated in the film’s creation, he has not shared any updates about his marital status.
Despite being single, Levy shared that he had gone on “many dates” while in London before the pandemic. He mentioned:
I lived there for a little bit in my early twenties, and I loved it, and I go on a lot of dates there, to be perfectly honest. Me and Los Angeles and the dating scenario are just not the greatest fit.
As an openly gay man, the Canadian actor proudly identifies with the LGBTQ+ community.
In 2019, OUT Magazine named Levy one of the most impactful LGBTQ+ leaders in their “Out 100.”
During a 2020 interview on Andy Cohen’s show “Watch What Happens Live,” Levy said he is “obviously gay” and has been out since he was 18 years old.
When the host of the show asked how the actor came out, Dan’s father, Eugene, responded,
I believe it was a mom who just actually said, ‘OK, are you gay?’
Dan added,
She did. My mom asked me over for lunch one day, and I said, ‘Yes.’ She almost knew. My mom and I have a very close relationship in that sense, and it almost felt like she knew that I was ready.
Eugene added that he and his wife, Deborah Divine, had known about Dan’s sexuality long before he officially came out.
We knew for the longest time. … We were waiting, and then Mom couldn’t wait any longer.
His parents were supportive throughout, helping him to thrive in his Hollywood endeavors.
With his single status, Levy is dedicating all his attention to his career rather than seeking a relationship.
Father-Son Pair Eugene And Dan Levy To Host 76th Emmys
Eugene and Dan Levy, the father-son duo from “Schitt’s Creek,” are set to host the 76th Emmy Awards, a role they embrace with both humor and a hint of familial bickering.
In a recent interview with ABC News’ Chris Connelly for the “20/20” special “The 76th Emmys: In the show titled “A Night of Firsts,” Eugene, 77, and Dan, 41, discussed how they prepared and how their approaches differed.
Eugene talked about his wife’s reaction when hosting was offered, while Dan said he had conquered his fear of the event.
Their relationship has been characterized as one full of “bickering” and a “general lack of respect,” which clearly indicates how the comedic partnership fueled success in the past.
Each suggested that they might have some surprises for the fans of the show Schitt’s Creek, and both stated that they want to give the audience the show with “heart and kindness” while maintaining their signature humor.
The Emmys, airing on September 15 at 8 p.m. ET, will feature top contenders like “Shōgun,” “The Bear,” and “Only Murders in the Building.”
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Dan Levy, a native of Toronto, Canada, was born on August 9, 1983.
- His academic journey began at North Toronto Collegiate Institute, leading to film production studies at York University and Ryerson University.
- Levy’s career began with him hosting television shows on MTV Canada.
