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Shawn Levy
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Director, Producer, Executive Producer
Biography:A filmmaker of youthful vigor and a penchant for lightweight, family-friendly comedies, Shawn Levy made a comfortable transition into features following success on television with efforts for The Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Following his graduation with honors from Yale University at the age of 20, he moved to Los Angeles and landed roles on such small-screen staples as thirtysomething and Beverly Hills 90210, in addition to features like Zombie Nightmare (1986) and The Kiss (1988). He also became interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of filmmaking, and soon turned his attention to directing with studies at the University of Southern California, where he completed a master's degree. Levy's short film Broken Record also earned the Gold Plaque at the Chicago Film Festival, as well as accolades from the Director's Guild of America. His previous television experience later come in handy as the... Full Biography
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Director Shawn Levy prepares a shot on the set of "Night at the Museum"
Shawn Levy, director at the The Pink Panther premiere in New York City on February 06, 2006
Shawn Levy, director(right) with Serena at the The Pink Panther premiere in New York City on...
Shawn Levy, director at the The Pink Panther premiere in New York City on February 06, 2006
Director Shawn Levy with Serena (left) at the The Pink Panther premiere in New York City on February...
Shawn Levy, director at the The Pink Panther premiere in New York City on February 06, 2006
Shawn Levy, director(right) with Serena at the The Pink Panther premiere in New York City on...
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