Martin Short
Canadian actor and comedian · Canada · On the map · Actors · Born 1950 · age 76 · also United States
Martin Hayter Short is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer. He 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.
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Marty, Life Is ShortFilm2025Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesAwardScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesAward, 20252023
Aquaman and the Lost KingdomFilm, Kingfish (voice)2020
The WilloughbysFilm, The Father (voice)2018
Elliot: The Littlest ReindeerFilm, Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice)2015
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeries2012
FrankenweenieFilm, Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)2010
ConanSeries2008
The Spiderwick ChroniclesFilm, Thimbletack (voice)2006“It's the bane of existence for anyone in comedy. 'The photograph must be funny!' So the people coordinating the shoot throw rubber chickens at you, 20 at a time.”In their words2 August 2006"Hot Seat", Time Out New York; Issue 565: July 27-2 August 2006“[Ed Grimley] lives in a retirement home in New Jersey. It's called the Retirement Home in New Jersey for Characters Who Were Interesting in the '80s for About an Hour.”In their words2 August 2006"Hot Seat", Time Out New York; Issue 565: July 27-2 August 20062005
How I Met Your MotherSeries, Garrison Cootes2004
Barbie as The Princess & the PauperFilm, Preminger (voice)2002
Treasure PlanetFilm, B.E.N. (voice)2000“When my dad died at the end of my sophomore year [at university], I stopped and took stock of my life. There was this real sense that my childhood was officially over.”In their words23 January 2000Parade Magazine; 23 January 2000“I truly believe that when you're funny, you're blessed. Your whole life is kind of golden. I was happy, although it was not perfect happiness.”In their words23 January 2000Parade Magazine; 23 January 2000“I'm totally aware of how lucky I am. I have health, family, children.”In their words23 January 2000Parade Magazine; 23 January 2000Canada's Walk of FameAward
Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries, 2000Martin Short1999Tony Award for Best Actor in a MusicalAward
Alice in WonderlandFilm, 1999Mad Hatter1998
Hollywood SquaresSeries1997
A Simple WishFilm, Murray1996
The Daily ShowSeries1995Earle Grey AwardAward1994
CliffordFilm, Clifford Daniels1993Theatre World AwardAward1992
Captain RonFilm, Martin Harvey1989
The SimpsonsSeries, Guthrie Frenel (voice)
The Big PictureFilm, 1989Neil Sussman - Nick's Agent1986
¡Three Amigos!Film, Ned Nederlander1984
Jeopardy!Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSeries, Writer1950Born26 March 1950
Marty, Life Is ShortFilm2025Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy SeriesAwardScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesAward, 20252023Aquaman and the Lost KingdomFilm, Kingfish (voice)2020The WilloughbysFilm, The Father (voice)2018Elliot: The Littlest ReindeerFilm, Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice)2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeries2012FrankenweenieFilm, Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)2010ConanSeries2008The Spiderwick ChroniclesFilm, Thimbletack (voice)2006“It's the bane of existence for anyone in comedy. 'The photograph must be funny!' So the people coordinating the shoot throw rubber chickens at you, 20 at a time.”In their words2 August 2006"Hot Seat", Time Out New York; Issue 565: July 27-2 August 2006“[Ed Grimley] lives in a retirement home in New Jersey. It's called the Retirement Home in New Jersey for Characters Who Were Interesting in the '80s for About an Hour.”In their words2 August 2006"Hot Seat", Time Out New York; Issue 565: July 27-2 August 20062005How I Met Your MotherSeries, Garrison Cootes2004Barbie as The Princess & the PauperFilm, Preminger (voice)2002Treasure PlanetFilm, B.E.N. (voice)2000“When my dad died at the end of my sophomore year [at university], I stopped and took stock of my life. There was this real sense that my childhood was officially over.”In their words23 January 2000Parade Magazine; 23 January 2000“I truly believe that when you're funny, you're blessed. Your whole life is kind of golden. I was happy, although it was not perfect happiness.”In their words23 January 2000Parade Magazine; 23 January 2000“I'm totally aware of how lucky I am. I have health, family, children.”In their words23 January 2000Parade Magazine; 23 January 2000Canada's Walk of FameAwardCurb Your EnthusiasmSeries, 2000Martin Short1999Tony Award for Best Actor in a MusicalAwardAlice in WonderlandFilm, 1999Mad Hatter1998Hollywood SquaresSeries1997A Simple WishFilm, Murray1996The Daily ShowSeries1995Earle Grey AwardAward1994CliffordFilm, Clifford Daniels1993Theatre World AwardAward1992Captain RonFilm, Martin Harvey1989The SimpsonsSeries, Guthrie Frenel (voice)The Big PictureFilm, 1989Neil Sussman - Nick's Agent1986¡Three Amigos!Film, Ned Nederlander1984Jeopardy!Series1975Saturday Night LiveSeries, Writer1950Born26 March 1950People around Martin
Steve Martin Also in Only Murders in the Building
Nancy Meyers Produced Father of the Bride (1992)
Diane Keaton Also in Father of the Bride Part II (1996)
Andrea Martin Also in Second City Television and Innerspace
Jerry Lewis Influenced Martin
Stan Laurel Influenced Martin
Dick Van Dyke Influenced Martin
Harpo Marx Influenced Martin
Lawrence Kasdan Produced Mumford and Cross My Heart
Charles Shyer Directed Father of the Bride (1992)
Pamela Fryman Directed Field Trip and The Naked Truth
Dyson Lovell Produced Alice in Wonderland and Merlin
Lorne Michaels Produced Three Amigos (1987)
Whoopi Goldberg Martin produced Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004)
Tim Burton Directed Mars Attacks! (1997)
Patrick Stewart Also in The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Glenn Close Also in Damages and Mars Attacks!
Kurt Russell Martin produced Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004)
Catherine O'Hara Also in Second City Television and Frankenweenie
Jim Belushi Duets: Kirk Kirkendall
Kieran Culkin Also in Father of the Bride (1992)
Rob Paulsen Also in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001)
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Also in Father of the Bride (1992)
Jack McGee Also in Three Fugitives and A Simple Wish
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John Candy: I Like Me 2025
Treasure Planet 2002
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper 2004
Hairspray Live! 2016
The Prince of Egypt 1998
Filmography 40
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Television 24
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Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.
Country
Canada
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1950 · age 76
