SinceSchitt’s Creekburst onto our screens in 2015, Dan Levy has become what can only be called iconic.
And Levy’s rise to superstardom doesn’t seem to be slowing down, either.
Levy was also a highlight in theKristen StewartNetflix Christmas movieHappiest Season asVarietysaid, he “stole the show.”
It’s easy to see how Levy has managed to take the world by storm.
His comedic timing and delivery onSchitt’s Creekis close to perfection, as is his ever-fascinating sweater collection!
Plus, hischarismais off the charts, so we can’t blame you for wanting to find out more!
Here is the untold truth of Dan Levy.
Nevertheless, Dan Levy had to work pretty hard to make a name for himself.
In an interview with theSAG-AFTRA Foundation, Levy explained how he’d initially avoided working with his famous dad.
Instead, Levy worked hard to forge his own path.
Levy ended up getting a hosting job on MTV’sThe Hills.
As he explained toVariety, this job helped him establish himself outside of his family.
Apparently, he used this personal journey while writing his character, David, in the show.
As he put it toVariety, “There’s a level of catharsis in writing.”
Unlike his character inSchitt’s Creek, Levy said that he hadn’t had quite as many bad relationships.
In 2020, he spoke toBustleabout his frankly insane work schedule duringSchitt’s Creek.
Next up, Levy would act or direct before heading back to the writers' room.
Apparently, the star sometimes only got two hours of sleep!
For Levy, this hectic, non-stop schedule meant that there wasn’t really time for much else.
But for Levy, it was all worth it.
In 2019, he announced onTwitterhis decision to end the show after its sixth season.
He wrote, “Tears are a good thing.
It means you care.”
But, when the final few episodes ofSchitt’s Creekaired, Levy “completely lost it.”
It’s clear that Levy did care a lot!
As he toldBustle, his anxiety became so bad, he started to avoid social gatherings.
Eventually, his anxiety even manifested itself in a physical eye inflammation called iritis.
Eventually, Levy reached high school, where his anxiety and confusion reached a peak.
“It led to a very confusing time,” he continued.
“You are now being introduced to things like self-awareness and anxiety.
At the same time, you’re becoming more and more savvy when it comes to hiding it.”
Even though Levy eventually came out as gay, his anxiety has remained an issue for him.
As he toldOut, “I have anxiety at the best of times.”
“She almost knew.
His dad chimed in, “We knew for the longest time.
We were waiting and then mom couldn’t wait any longer.”
What a sweet story.
After coming out, according toGQ,Levy actually found it harder than ever to fit in.
Luckily, Levy eventually came out of his shell and fully embraced himself and his sexuality.
In 2020, he spent 13 weeks taking an Indigenous Studies course online through the Canadian University of Alberta.
On Twitter, Levy claimed that the course had been “transformational.”
“I’m going to match you dollar for dollar up to $25,000,” he promised.
And that’s not the only cause Levy has supported.
This is people living that value in action.”
It turns out, Dan Levy also has a soft spot for the platform.
In 2019, the actor joined the judging panel of Etsy’s Design Awards, “The Etsies.”
As Levy toldElle Decor, working with Etsy was a dream come true.
He even admitted to spending hours on the platform.
Sounds like Levy is a true Etsy fanatic.
In Dan Levy’s case, this really is true.
“This is my dog and best friend,” he said while stroking the adorable Redmond.
When asked how the dog would describe himself, he quipped, “Better than all of us.”
And Redmond’s best qualities?
Sounds like Levy has a very special bond with his dog.
By the looks of things on social media, Levy really, really loves his dog.
He frequently posts adorable images on Instagram of the dogcuddlinghim,staringat him, or justhanging outwith him.
“It was actually mine from my own closet,” he explained.
He recalled buying the jacket with his first paycheck.
“For me it was a level of escape.”
“It was just such a beautiful series to watch,” he gushed.
Dan Levy also appeared in the skits, of course.
In one, he played asinging and dancing bartenderwhose TV broke during the Super Bowl.
After hosting, he wrote a humble thank you onTwitter.
“So many people worked so hard to make this dream a reality,” he shared.
Levy played Mark, a young gay actor who found himself constantly hiding his identity for his job.
Levy explained toTV Guidethat the role felt very close to home.
From a practical point of view, as Levy explained toCollider, this project was new territory.
At first, Levy was daunted by the prospect of memorizing the mammoth speech.
So, he took a pragmatic approach.
“I sat down and I thought, ‘Okay, how many days do I have?
When do I want to actually be totally versed in this monologue by?
Then, let’s count back from that date.'”
He ended up breaking the speech up into chunks and learning a section each day.
Pretty smart if you ask us!
Eyewear is quite the passion project for Levy.
So, Levy decided to create a brand that was more affordable, while still showcasing his iconic style.
