Sam Levinson Biography: Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Wife, Child, Movies, Awards

Sam Levinson is a talented American filmmaker, actor, and writer, best known for creating HBO’s Euphoria, a raw teen drama that’s won fans and sparked debate.

He’s also behind films like Malcolm & Marie and the controversial The Idol.

Sam’s a proud American whose bold storytelling and Hollywood roots, as the son of Oscar-winner Barry Levinson, have made him a standout in entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Samuel Levinson
• Stage Name: Sam Levinson
• Born: January 8, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Filmmaker, Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Director
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180.5 cm)
• Religion: Jewish
• Parents: Mr Barry Levinson, Mrs Diana Rhodes
• Siblings: Jack Levinson, Michelle Levinson and Patrick Levinson
• Spouse: Ashley Lent Levinson (m. 2012)
• Children: One
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million to $18 million

Early Life And Education

Sam Levinson was born on January 8, 1985, likely in Los Angeles, California. His ethnicity is Caucasian, with Ashkenazi Jewish heritage on his father’s side, and he’s proud of his American filmmaking legacy.

His religion ties to his father’s Jewish background, but it’s unclear whether he practices. His father, Barry Levinson, is an Academy Award-winning director (Rain Man), and his mother, Diana Rhodes, is a production designer for TV commercials.

Sam grew up in a Hollywood family with his younger brother, Jack, an actor, and two half-siblings, Michelle and Patrick, from his mother’s first marriage. As a teen, he struggled with drug addiction, which later inspired the raw themes in Euphoria. Sam’s early exposure to film sets sparked his love for storytelling, shaping his bold career.

Career

Sam started acting in 1992 as a War Room Player in his father’s film Toys, alongside his brother Jack. He appeared in Barry Levinson’s Bandits (2001) as Billy Saunders, What Just Happened (2008) as Carl, and the Uwe Boll film Stoic (2009) as Peter Thompson.

His writing career began with Operation: Endgame (2010), an action-comedy. He made his directorial debut with Another Happy Day (2011), starring Ellen Barkin, which premiered at Sundance and won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award despite mixed reviews.

He co-wrote The Wizard of Lies (2017), a Bernie Madoff biopic directed by his father, starring Robert De Niro. Sam wrote and directed Assassination Nation (2018), a thriller praised for its style but criticised for weak characters.

In 2019, he created Euphoria for HBO, an adaptation of an Israeli series known for its gritty portrayal of teen life, earning praise and controversy. He directed and wrote Malcolm & Marie (2021) with Zendaya, which Netflix distributed but received poor reviews. Sam co-wrote Deep Water (2022), a Hulu thriller panned for its script.

He executive-produced Pieces of a Woman (2020), Breaking (2022), X (2022), Pearl (2022), and MaXXXine (2024). His series The Idol (2023), co-created with The Weeknd, faced backlash for its explicit content and was cancelled after one season. Sam’s a proud American pushing boundaries in film and TV.

Awards & Nominations

• 2011: Sundance Film Festival, Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, Another Happy Day (Won); Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic (Nominated)
• 2018: Writers Guild of America Awards, Television: Long Form – Adapted, The Wizard of Lies (Nominated)
• 2018: Toronto International Film Festival, People’s Choice Award: Midnight Madness, Assassination Nation (Nominated)
• 2020: British Academy Television Awards, Best International Programme, Euphoria (Nominated)
• 2022: Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, Euphoria (Nominated)
• 2022: Primetime Emmy Awards, Outstanding Drama Series, Euphoria (Nominated)
• 2023: Directors Guild of America Awards, Outstanding Directing – Drama Series, Euphoria (Won)

Social Media

Sam Levinson does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Sam Levinson, 40, lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Ashley Lent Levinson, a film producer and Chief Strategy Officer at BRON Studios, whom he married in 2012. They have a son, whose name isn’t public. His height is 5 feet 11 inches (180.5 cm), and he’s known for his green eyes and dark brown hair.

From 2008 to 2011, he dated actress Ellen Barkin, his co-star in Another Happy Day. Sam has been open about his teenage drug addiction, which informs Euphoria’s themes. He enjoys fitness, hiking, cycling, and maintaining a healthy diet. A proud American, Sam’s Hollywood upbringing and personal struggles shape his bold storytelling.

Net Worth

Sam Levinson’s net Worth is estimated at $8 million to $18 million. His wealth comes from creating Euphoria, writing The Wizard of Lies, and directing Malcolm & Marie and Assassination Nation.

Executive producing Pieces of a Woman, X, Pearl, and MaXXXine adds to his earnings. His annual salary is around $1 million, though some sources inflate his net Worth, possibly confusing it with his father’s. His success keeps his finances strong.

Filmography:

Film (Acting):

• Toys (1992) – War Room Player
• Bandits (2001) – Billy Saunders
• What Just Happened (2008) – Carl
• Stoic (2009) – Peter Thompson
• Film (Director/Writer/Producer):
• Operation: Endgame (2010) – Writer
• Another Happy Day (2011) – Director, Writer
• Assassination Nation (2018) – Director, Writer
• Malcolm & Marie (2021) – Director, Writer, Producer
• Deep Water (2022) – Writer
• Borderlands (2024) – Uncredited Writer (additional material)
• Pieces of a Woman (2020) – Executive Producer
• Breaking (2022) – Executive Producer
• X (2022) – Executive Producer
• Pearl (2022) – Executive Producer
• MaXXXine (2024) – Executive Producer

TV:

• The Wizard of Lies (2017) – Writer (TV movie)
• Euphoria (2019–present) – Creator, Director, Writer, Executive Producer (18 episodes)
• Irma Vep (2022) – Executive Producer (Miniseries)
• The Idol (2023) – Creator, Director, Writer, Executive Producer (5 episodes)