Barry Levy is a multifaceted individual, boasting an impressive array of accomplishments in the realms of filmmaking, acting, writing, and authorship. A dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Levy has garnered widespread recognition for his work, earning numerous festival awards for his films and enjoying a diverse and extensive acting career.
Throughout his career, Levy has tackled a wide range of roles, from portraying the ill-fated pilot of Flight 93 (2006) to bringing humor to Scary Movie 4 (2006),and even exploring the scientific in The X-Files (1993),while also kicking butt in Scandal (2012) and Supernatural (2005).
Levy's literary endeavors have also yielded significant success, with his debut novel, The War Machine, winning the prestigious Storytrade Award. This spy thriller follows a Canadian-born, US-trained Vietnam era sniper and is now available for readers to enjoy. Additionally, Levy is a skilled screenwriter, having penned two award-winning feature films and a number of completed scripts ready to be brought to life on the big screen.
In the realm of feature films, Levy's credits include the Emmy Award-winning Flight 93 (2006),Scary Movie 4 (2006),Riding the Bullet (2004),Christmas at Dollywood (2019),The Ex (1996),The Risen (2003),and Win, Place, or Show (1998),a project by international video artist Stan Douglas that was screened at major museums and visual arts establishments worldwide, including The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York.
Prior to his career in the entertainment industry, Levy worked as a radio broadcaster in Montreal and Ottawa, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. He currently resides between Los Angeles and Vancouver with his wife and producing partner, actress Helenna Santos, who is often amused by his attempts to make pickles.
