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Introduction
Schitt’s creek is a Canadian T.V. show that first aired in 2015. It’s a comedy about an upper-crust family who loses their fortune and moves to a small town called Schitt’s creek. The show is filmed in Canada but has many U.S. fans who love the characters and storylines. Here are some fun facts about the cast of Schitt’s creek:
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy is a Canadian actor and comedian. He’s best known for his work on the sketch comedy series SCTV, which aired during the 1970s, and appeared in several films such as Caddyshack, Stripes, and National Lampoon’s Vacation. In addition, he has starred in films alongside Catherine O’Hara, including Schitt’s Creek.
He married Catherine O’Hara in 1984, and they have three children together: Daniel Levy (born 1985), Sarah Levy (born 1988), and Emma Levy (born 1980).
Catherine O’Hara
She has won an Emmy Award and has been in countless movies and T.V. shows, including Schitt’s Creek.
O’Hara is well known for her comedic roles, but she can also play serious characters (such as the villainous Queen Grimhilde from Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective). In addition, she played one-of-a-kind characters like Nanny McPhee, Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Moaning Myrtle from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Dan Levy
You may not know Dan Levy by name, but if you’re a fan of Schitt’s Creek, there’s a good chance that this is one person whose work you’ve enjoyed. Dan Levy is the series creator and has appeared onscreen as Alexis Rosemont-Cranston. He also wrote for the show during its first three seasons.
Dan Levy is married to actress Emily Hampshire, with whom he has two children: 4-year-old Milo and 8-month-old Logan.
Annie Murphy
Annie Murphy is a Canadian actress and singer born in Toronto, Ontario. Did she start her career as a child actor at twelve with roles on the television series Are You Afraid of the Dark? And The Zack Files. Murphy has also appeared in the films Beethoven’s Big Break, Cupcake Wars, and The Wrong Guy. In 2015 she was cast as Stevie Budd on Schitt’s Creek, which premiered that same year to critical acclaim and widespread viewership.
In 2017 Murphy was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series alongside Carrie Coon (The Leftovers), Zazie Beetz (Atlanta), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel).
She is also known for her charitable work through her involvement with Facing Cancer Together Foundation: A Global Movement For Hope. This organization raises funds to help families affected by cancer.
Emily Hampshire
Emily Hampshire is a Canadian actress who was born in Toronto. Her father, John Hampshire, and her mother, Jennifer Hale, are both actors. She has a younger brother named Nicholas Hampshire.
Hampshire attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where she was trained as an actor.
Hampshire’s first major role came in 2005 when she appeared on The Guard as Kate MacGowan. She later went on to appear in series such as Unnatural History (2010), Being Erica (2010), Rookie Blue (2011), and Saving Hope (2013).
all of the cast of Schitt’s creek
If you’re a fan of Schitt’s Creek, you may have heard the actors who play Johnny and Moira Rose referred to as “the stars” of the show. While it’s true that these two actors do get most of the screen time in each episode, they aren’t the stars of Schitt’s Creek—which is why we at The A.V. Club refer to them as “actors.”
However, what do we mean when we say “actors”? Well: An actor is someone who performs in front of an audience for entertainment or educational purposes. So, for example, when you see your favorite movie star on screen playing a character opposite another famous actor or actress from another movie or T.V. show… those are both examples of acting!
In addition to playing characters like Johnny and Moira Rose (or David Rose), many other actors have appeared on Schitt’s Creek over its six seasons. If you’re interested in finding out more about some of these other people, their names might sound familiar!
Conclusion
With all the legal issues that come up in Schitt’s Creek, it’s hard not to wonder how much of it is true. Most of the show is based on its creators’ real-life experiences with lawyers. Damian Barr, who plays David Rose on the show, actually worked for a lawyer for several years before becoming an actor. And Eugene Levy and his wife Catherine O’Hara met while working at Toronto law firms in the 1970s! If you’re interested in learning more about their experiences with law firm life (and some other behind-the-scenes stories), check out our Schitt’s Creek trivia article here!
