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Sam Levinson

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Director
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Sam Levinson at an event for Assassination Nation (2018)
A look at life for a group of high school students as they grapple with issues of drugs, sex, and violence.
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Euphoria (2019– )
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Sam Levinson was born on 8 January 1985 in the USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Euphoria (2019), Malcolm & Marie (2021) and Assassination Nation (2018).
BornJanuary 8, 1985
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BornJanuary 8, 1985
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 3 wins & 16 nominations total

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Sam Levinson, Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, and Hari Nef in Assassination Nation (2018)
Sam Levinson, Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, and Hari Nef in Assassination Nation (2018)
Sam Levinson in Another Happy Day (2011)
Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, and Lily-Rose Depp at an event for The Idol (2023)
Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, Mitch Modes, and Lily-Rose Depp at an event for The Idol (2023)
Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, and Ashley Levinson at an event for The Idol (2023)
Sam Levinson at an event for The Idol (2023)
Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Ashley Levinson, and Rachel Sennott at an event for The Idol (2023)
Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, and Lily-Rose Depp at an event for The Idol (2023)
Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, Troye Sivan, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Hari Nef, Lily-Rose Depp, Ashley Levinson, Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, Reza Fahim, Jennie Kim, and Sophie Mudd at an event for The Idol (2023)
Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, and Lily-Rose Depp at an event for The Idol (2023)
Sam Levinson, The Weeknd, and Lily-Rose Depp at an event for The Idol (2023)

Known for:

Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
Euphoria
8.4
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
Malcolm & Marie
6.6
  • Writer
  • 2021
Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef, and Abra in Assassination Nation (2018)
Assassination Nation
6.0
  • Writer
  • 2018
The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in The Idol (2023)
The Idol
5.2
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)

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Writer

  • The Idol
    • co-creator (creator)
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Euphoria
    • Writer
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
    Euphoria
    • created by
    • written by
    • teleplay by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2022
  • The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in The Idol (2023)
    The Idol
    • created by
    • story by
    • teleplay by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas in Deep Water (2022)
    Deep Water
    • screenplay by
    • 2022
  • John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
    Malcolm & Marie
    • written by
    • 2021
  • Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef, and Abra in Assassination Nation (2018)
    Assassination Nation
    • written by
    • 2018
  • Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Wizard of Lies (2017)
    The Wizard of Lies
    • screenplay
    • TV Movie
    • 2017
  • Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin, Ellen Burstyn, Thomas Haden Church, Kate Bosworth, and Ezra Miller in Another Happy Day (2011)
    Another Happy Day
    • written by
    • 2011
  • Ellen Barkin, Ving Rhames, Jeffrey Tambor, Zach Galifianakis, Bob Odenkirk, Odette Annable, and Brandon T. Jackson in Operation: Endgame (2010)
    Operation: Endgame
    • screenplay
    • 2010

Producer

  • The Idol
    • executive producer
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Euphoria
    • executive producer
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
    Euphoria
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2022
  • The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in The Idol (2023)
    The Idol
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Mia Goth in Pearl (2022)
    Pearl
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • Jeanne Balibar, Vincent Macaigne, Carrie Brownstein, Lars Eidinger, Alicia Vikander, Byron Bowers, Devon Ross, and Adria Arjona in Irma Vep (2022)
    Irma Vep
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2022
  • Mia Goth in X (2022)
    X
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • Breaking (2022)
    Breaking
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
    Malcolm & Marie
    • producer (p.g.a.)
    • 2021
  • Vanessa Kirby in Pieces of a Woman (2020)
    Pieces of a Woman
    • executive producer
    • 2020

Director

  • The Idol
    • Director
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in The Idol (2023)
    The Idol
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • The Weeknd Feat. Future: Double Fantasy (2023)
    The Weeknd Feat. Future: Double Fantasy
    • Director
    • Music Video
    • 2023
  • Zendaya in Euphoria (2019)
    Euphoria
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2022
  • John David Washington and Zendaya in Malcolm & Marie (2021)
    Malcolm & Marie
    • Director
    • 2021
  • Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse, Hari Nef, and Abra in Assassination Nation (2018)
    Assassination Nation
    • Director
    • 2018
  • Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin, Ellen Burstyn, Thomas Haden Church, Kate Bosworth, and Ezra Miller in Another Happy Day (2011)
    Another Happy Day
    • Director
    • 2011
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Why Zendaya and John David Washington Upped Their Games on 'Malcolm & Marie'
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Why Zendaya and John David Washington Upped Their Games on 'Malcolm & Marie'
Season 2 Official Tease
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Season 2 Official Tease
'Assassination Nation' Mined Internet for Truths About Social Media
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'Assassination Nation' Mined Internet for Truths About Social Media

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  • Born
    • January 8, 1985
    • USA
  • Spouse
    • Ashley Levinson
  • Parents
    • Barry Levinson
  • Relatives
    • Jack Levinson(Sibling)

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    Son of writer-director-actor Barry Levinson

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