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Public records list Steven Levitan as a film director, screenwriter and television producer. Steven Levitan was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States on April 6, 1962. The age as of 2026 is 64. Education on record includes Glenbrook South High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison. Listed accolades include Writers Guild of America Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (2010, 2011) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (2012).
My Take
Steven Levitan is a comedy craftsman I hold in high regard. Winning Emmys for both writing and directing is rare, and it speaks to a complete command of his form. From Just Shoot Me! to Modern Family, he has a gift for finding the gentle absurdity in families and workplaces without ever losing the human tenderness underneath. Showrunners who can make you laugh and feel in the same scene are scarce, and his instinct to lead from the front is what I find most worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steven Levitan
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・レヴィタン
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・れゔぃたん
- Born
- April 6, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / television producer / showrunner / manufacturer
2. Background
- High school
- Glenbrook South High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- Writers Guild of America Award
- 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- 2012 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven%20Levitan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542414
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steven Levitan born?
Born April 6, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Steven Levitan from?
Steven Levitan is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Steven Levitan do?
Steven Levitan works as film director, screenwriter, television producer, showrunner, manufacturer.
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