Sam Levinson - Actor Profile

Sam Levinson

Directing
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
5Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 8, 1985
Birth Place: USA

About Sam Levinson

Samuel Levinson (born January 8, 1985) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is the son of Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson. In 2010, he received his first writing credit as a co-writer for the action comedy film Operation Endgame. The following year, he made his directorial film debut with Another Happy Day (2011), which premiered at Sundance Film Festival. He then received a writing credit on his father's HBO television film The Wizard of Lies (2017). He continued writing and directing feature films for Assassination Nation (2018) and Malcolm & Marie (2021).  In 2019, Levinson created the HBO teen drama series Euphoria, adapted from the Israeli series of the same name. The series is popular with audiences and received positive reviews from critics. In 2023, he created the HBO series The Idol, which was controversial and received negative reviews. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Levinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Sam Levinson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sam Levinson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sam Levinson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Sam Levinson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Covidwood, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sam Levinson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sam Levinson's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sam Levinson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Covidwood Self - Director Super Hit Similar →
2009 Stoic Peter Thompson Flop Similar →
2008 What Just Happened Carl Flop Similar →
2001 Bandits Billy Saunders Average Similar →
1992 Toys War Room Player Flop Similar →

Sam Levinson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sam Levinson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Levinson is "Covidwood" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Sam Levinson acted in?

Sam Levinson has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sam Levinson?

Other notable films include "Bandits", "What Just Happened", and "Toys".

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