Martin Short
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Martin Hayter Short (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer. Short is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television shows. His awards include two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Tony Award. Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019. Short is known for his work on the television programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He created the characters Jiminy Glick and Ed Grimley. He also acted in the sitcom Mulaney (2014–2015), the variety series Maya & Marty (2016), and the drama series The Morning Show (2019). He has also had an active career on stage, starring in Broadway productions including Neil Simon's musicals The Goodbye Girl (1993) and Little Me (1998–1999). The latter earned him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the former a nomination in the same category. On film, Short has acted in comedy films such as Three Amigos (1986), Innerspace (1987), Three Fugitives (1989), Father of the Bride (1991), Captain Ron (1992), Clifford (1994), Father of the Bride Part II (1995), Mars Attacks! (1996), Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), Mumford (1999) and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006). Short voiced roles in The Pebble and the Penguin (1995), The Prince of Egypt (1998), Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001), Treasure Planet (2002), Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012), Frankenweenie (2012), and The Wind Rises (2013). He also voiced the Cat in the Hat in the PBS Kids series The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (2010–2013). In 2015, Short started touring nationally with the comedian Steve Martin. In 2018, they released their Netflix special An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life which received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Since 2021, he has co-starred in the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building alongside Martin and Selena Gomez. For his performance he has earned nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award, the Golden Globe Award, and a Critics' Choice Television Award, and won a SAG Award.
Career
- 1950Born
- 1993Won Theatre World Award
- 1995Won Earle Grey Award
- 1999Won Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- Won Member of the Order of Canada
- Won Primetime Emmy Award
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Hamilton
- •Citizenship: Canada, United States
- •Known as: actor, screenwriter, singer, voice actor
- •Plays: voice
- •Spouse: Nancy Dolman
What happened recently
Meryl Streep and Martin Short Continue to Fuel Romance Rumors During London Outing: PHOTOS
Broadcast Emmy Woes, Lots of Martin Short, Bad Bunny and Other Trivia From 2026’s Nominations
EXCLUSIVE: True Story of Martin Short's Shattering Grief as Daughter's Devastating Death at 42 Devours Distraught Funnyman
Prime Video Quietly Adds Steve Martin & Martin Short Western that Critics Once Panned
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Tom Hanks reveals that he, Martin Short, and Steve Martin compete against one another at colonoscopy parties
Martin Short’s tiered '80s backyard features a brilliant vertical flower trick
Selena Gomez ‘Protective’ of Martin Short After Daughter Katherine’s Death: ‘A Very Close Bond’
Tom Hanks, Martin Short, and Steve Martin compete to use the bathroom last at colonoscopy parties
Martin Short’s Daughter Was Found Dead After He Asked a Friend to Check on Her
Meryl Streep and Martin Short prove romance is still going strong with ‘tender’ London dinner date
Steve Martin and Martin Short's Favorite 3-Ingredient Sandwich Is So Good They Eat It Every Day
Steve Martin and Martin Short Met Over 40 Years Ago. See the Best Moments During Their Friendship
Martin Short Reveals Why He Isn’t Hiding His Grief After Losing Daughter Katherine
Martin Short Breaks His Silence on the Death of Daughter Katherine, 42: ‘Nightmare’
Martin Short breaks silence on daughter Katherine’s death: ‘It’s been a nightmare’
Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, showed ‘no indication’ she was struggling before her death: report
Martin Short and Meryl Streep's secret relationship timeline amid family heartache
Martin Short’s Sons Shared 1 Special Bond With Katherine Before Their Sister’s Suicide—They’re ‘Devastated’
Is Martin Short Married? Inside the Comedian’s Relationship History Through the Years
Martin Short postpones comedy show after daughter Katherine’s tragic death at 42
Martin Short Revives ‘Match Game’ on ABC — and Sling TV Is the Best Way to Watch Live
Martin Short Was ‘Nervous’ Before Filming 1st ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Scene With Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep and Martin Short make out on ‘Only Murders in the Building’ set after real
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