Andrew Levitas
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Andrew Levitas is an American painter, sculptor, filmmaker, writer, producer, photographer, and actor,
A mainstay at city theatres, museums, and galleries at a very young age, Andrew was surrounded by many of the brightest and most unusual artists of a generation. With the mentorship of local artists, he became a member of an experimental repertory company and began acting in the theatre. Graduation In 2000, he had a degree from New York University
and a hugely successful acting career spanning across both television and film platforms.
had to offer, Andrew developed a keen interest for the arts. By high school he became a member of the downtown reparatory company, City Kids, as well as published writer. During his time off from school he traveled extensively with an eye towards the arts.
After graduating The Dalton School, he attended New York University
. He graduated in 2000 with a degree from the Gallatin School of NYU.
life, is in part a commentary on emotion and the way we choose to express ourselves, as well as the ways in which we insulate ourselves from essential truth. The work also stresses a larger discourse on nature, the organic and its place in the contemporary world. It was with this body of work that in December 2008, Levitas was honored as one of only a handful of American painters ever accepted to the prestigious Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in its one hundred and fifty year existence.
and Freddie Highmore
) into the 2011 Sundance Film Festival marked Levitas’ third inclusion in the festival, his first as a producer.
Also in 2011, Levitas is set to direct a screenplay he penned entitled Lullaby as well as produce films Regular Boy, and Below the Surface.
Great Neck (2011) (producer)
Regular Boy (2011) (producer)
Below the Surface
(2011) (producer)
The Art of Getting By (2011) (executive producer)
(818
) (2010) (post-production) (co-executive producer)
Searching for Glitter (2009) (completed) (associate producer)
Holy Rollers
(2010) .... David
The Box
(2009/I) .... Black Op
"Entourage
" .... Gregg (1 episode, 2009)
Friendly Fire
(2006) (V) .... Dastardly handsome
Beauty Shop
(2005) .... Stacy
HellBent
(2004) .... Chaz
"North Shore
" .... Reese (1 episode, 2004)
"It's All Relative
" .... Eddie Donovan (1 episode, 2003)
Psycho Beach Party
(2000) .... Provoloney
"Boy Meets World
" .... Luther (1 episode, 1999)
"Party of Five
" .... Cameron Welcott (6 episodes, 1999)
"The Nanny
" .... Michael (4 episodes, 1998–1999)
"Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher
" .... Marco romero (21 episodes, 1997–1998)
In & Out
(1997) .... Locker Room Guy
A mainstay at city theatres, museums, and galleries at a very young age, Andrew was surrounded by many of the brightest and most unusual artists of a generation. With the mentorship of local artists, he became a member of an experimental repertory company and began acting in the theatre. Graduation In 2000, he had a degree from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
and a hugely successful acting career spanning across both television and film platforms.
Early life
Attending The Horace Mann School and then The Dalton School in Manhattan, NY, as well as exploring all the museums, ballets, and art New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
had to offer, Andrew developed a keen interest for the arts. By high school he became a member of the downtown reparatory company, City Kids, as well as published writer. During his time off from school he traveled extensively with an eye towards the arts.
After graduating The Dalton School, he attended New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. He graduated in 2000 with a degree from the Gallatin School of NYU.
Art career
In addition to a growing list of American and international gallery exhibitions, Levitas’ work has garnered attention through sales at Phillips De Purry and Sotheby’s auction houses, Museums including the Museum of Art and Design in Manhattan, Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, and The Dactyl Foundation in Soho, as well as art fairs such as Art Basel.Photographic Sculpture
In 2004 Levitas burst onto the art scene with his “Metalwork™ Experiment.” Developed by the artist, Metalwork Photography ™ photographic sculptures are formed by a process involving the transfer of photographs onto custom transparencies that are in turn melted onto hand detailed sheets. The result is a work that combines the imagery of a photograph with the presence of a sculpture. While these works are printed as editions, they function as unique objects since each print differs, depending on the level of hand tooling.Paintings
Levitas’ “organic abstractions” (paintings built from home made pigments, canvas, and organic materials – in some cases entire trees) have also received critical acclaim. The work, often reflective of Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
life, is in part a commentary on emotion and the way we choose to express ourselves, as well as the ways in which we insulate ourselves from essential truth. The work also stresses a larger discourse on nature, the organic and its place in the contemporary world. It was with this body of work that in December 2008, Levitas was honored as one of only a handful of American painters ever accepted to the prestigious Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in its one hundred and fifty year existence.
Film career
In addition to the multitude of upcoming art related projects, film also continues to be an important creative medium for Levitas. The acceptance of The Art of Getting By (starring Emma RobertsEmma Roberts
Emma Rose Roberts is an American actress, model and singer. She is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and niece of Julia Roberts. Roberts became known for her role as Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon television series Unfabulous. She released her debut album, which also served as the show's...
and Freddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore
Alfred Thomas "Freddie" Highmore is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in the films Finding Neverland, Five Children and It, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Arthur and the Invisibles, August Rush, The Golden Compass, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Toast.-Early life:Highmore was...
) into the 2011 Sundance Film Festival marked Levitas’ third inclusion in the festival, his first as a producer.
Also in 2011, Levitas is set to direct a screenplay he penned entitled Lullaby as well as produce films Regular Boy, and Below the Surface.
Producer
Untitled Ramin Bahrani Project (2011) (co-producer)Great Neck (2011) (producer)
Regular Boy (2011) (producer)
Below the Surface
Below the Surface
Below the Surface is a 1938 adventure tale set in the coal region of Newcastle, Australia. The story concerns two miners who compete for an important coal contract....
(2011) (producer)
The Art of Getting By (2011) (executive producer)
(818
818
Year 818 was a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar.-Europe:* Al-Andalus: Grave rebellion in the suburbs of Cordoba against the Umayyads.- Religion :...
) (2010) (post-production) (co-executive producer)
Searching for Glitter (2009) (completed) (associate producer)
Actor
The Art of Getting By (2011)Holy Rollers
Holy Rollers
Holy Rollers is a 2010 independent film written by Antonio Macia, directed by Kevin Asch, and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha, Ari Graynor, Danny Abeckaser, Q-Tip and Jason Fuchs...
(2010) .... David
The Box
The Box
The Box may refer to:In television:* The Box , a music video television formerly known as Video Jukebox Network, originally from Miami, but now only available in the UK and Ireland** The Box , a defunct U.S...
(2009/I) .... Black Op
"Entourage
Entourage (TV series)
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004 and concluded on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons...
" .... Gregg (1 episode, 2009)
Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire
Friendly fire is a military term defined as weapons fire from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces or enemy fire.Friendly Fire may also refer to:-Books:* Friendly Fire, a book written by Bob Black...
(2006) (V) .... Dastardly handsome
Beauty Shop
Beauty Shop
Beauty Shop is a 2005 American comedy film, directed by Bille Woodruff. The film is a spin-off of the Barbershop film franchise, and stars Queen Latifah as Gina, a character which was first introduced in the 2004 film Barbershop 2: Back in Business...
(2005) .... Stacy
HellBent
HellBent
Hellbent is a 2004 slasher film and queer horror film written and directed by Paul Etheredge-Ouzts. It is reportedly the first gay slasher film. Hellbent played the gay and lesbian film festival circuit throughout 2004 and 2005 before a limited theatrical release in September 2005.-Plot:It's the...
(2004) .... Chaz
"North Shore
North Shore (TV series)
North Shore is an American prime-time soap opera that aired on Fox every Monday at 8 p.m. EST for seven months in 2004 and 2005...
" .... Reese (1 episode, 2004)
"It's All Relative
It's All Relative
It's All Relative is an ABC sitcom about a man who dates the adoptive daughter of a gay couple, which forces their very different families to learn to coexist.- Overview :...
" .... Eddie Donovan (1 episode, 2003)
Psycho Beach Party
Psycho Beach Party
Psycho Beach Party is a 2000 Comedy horror film based on the off-Broadway play of the same name, directed by Robert Lee King. Charles Busch wrote both the original play and the screenplay...
(2000) .... Provoloney
"Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World is an American comedy-drama series that chronicles the events and everyday life lessons of Cory Matthews, played by Ben Savage, a kid from suburban Philadelphia who grows up from a young boy to a married man. The show aired for seven seasons from 1993 to 2000 on ABC, part of the...
" .... Luther (1 episode, 1999)
"Party of Five
Party of Five
Party of Five is an American teen drama television series that aired on Fox for six seasons, from September 12, 1994, until May 3, 2000.Critically acclaimed, the show suffered from low ratings and after its first season was slated for cancellation...
" .... Cameron Welcott (6 episodes, 1999)
"The Nanny
The Nanny
Nanny may refer to:* Nanny, a child's caregiver* A grandmother * A Cajun word for godmother * A female goat* Nanny , a 1981–83 British drama series starring Wendy Craig* Nanny of the Maroons...
" .... Michael (4 episodes, 1998–1999)
"Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher
Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher
Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher is an American sitcom which aired on the WB from 1996 until 1998. The executive producers of the program, Dennis Rinsler and Marc Warren, drew on their own experiences as former teachers in New York and actually based the character that Mitch Mullany played on their...
" .... Marco romero (21 episodes, 1997–1998)
In & Out
In & Out
In & Out is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Oz and starring Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Matt Dillon, Tom Selleck, Debbie Reynolds, Bob Newhart, and Wilford Brimley. The screenplay was written by screenwriter Paul Rudnick...
(1997) .... Locker Room Guy