Shawn Levy

Director

Birthday

Date : 23 July Year : 1968

Age

57 Years Old

Birth Place

Montreal Canada

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Relationship

Serena Levy

Height

5'11" (180 cm)

Nationality

Canadian-American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$56M - 64 Million

Shawn Levy Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$2M - 4 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$57 Million

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Introduction

Shawn Levy is a Canadian-American filmmaker, producer, director, and occasional actor known for his crowd-pleasing family comedies, high-concept blockbusters, and successful television productions. He is best recognized for directing the Night at the Museum trilogy and Deadpool & Wolverine, as well as producing the global hit series Stranger Things.

Career

Early Debut: Started as a child actor in the 1980s, appearing in Canadian TV and films like Miles to Go... (1986). Directed episodes of The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001).

Breakthrough Films: Directed family hits including Big Fat Liar (2002), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), and The Pink Panther (2006).

Major Franchise Success: Helmed the Night at the Museum trilogy (2006–2014), which became a massive box office hit.

Further Acclaim: Directed Real Steel (2011), This Is Where I Leave You (2014), Free Guy (2021), and The Adam Project (2022).

Blockbuster Hit: Directed Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), which became one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of all time.

Television Work: Executive producer and director on Stranger Things (since 2016), directing multiple episodes including in the final season. Also produced All the Light We Cannot See (2023).

Recent Work: Directed and produced Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip (2025). His production company 21 Laps continues with projects like The Backrooms (2026) and the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter (2027), which he is directing.

Family Life

Shawn Levy was born on July 23, 1968, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to a Jewish family. He has been married to Serena Levy since 1995. The couple has four daughters: Sophie, Tess, Charlie, and Colette. Some of his daughters have made cameo appearances in his films. He became a U.S. citizen in 2008 and lives with his family in New York.

Shawn Levy Net Worth

As of 2026, Shawn Levy's net worth is estimated to be around $56 - 64 million. He has earned primarily through directing and producing successful films and television series via his company 21 Laps Entertainment, along with box office earnings and backend deals.

Notable Achievements

Directed the Night at the Museum franchise, which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide.
Directed Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), a massive commercial success.
Producer on Arrival (2016), which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Long-running executive producer and director on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things.
Founder of 21 Laps Entertainment, with films and shows collectively grossing billions.
Consistent success in blending humor, heart, and visual effects in family and mainstream entertainment.

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