Martin Short
Biography
Martin Hayter Short is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, singer, and writer born on March 26, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He rose to fame as a cast member on SCTV and Saturday Night Live.
Short's career spans decades of comedy across film, television, and stage, including memorable roles in Three Amigos (1986), Father of the Bride (1991), and the Primetime Emmy-winning variety special Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. He stars as Oliver Putnam in Only Murders in the Building (2021-present), a role that has earned him Emmy nominations and renewed critical acclaim.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Franck Eggelhoffer in Father of the Bride (1991-1995)
- Ed Grimley on SCTV/SNL
- Jack Frost in The Santa Clause 3 (2006)
- Jiminy Glick
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (Little Me)
- 🏆 Primetime Emmy Nominations for Only Murders in the Building
- 🏆 Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame
Frequently Asked Questions
Martin Short is a legendary comedian known for SCTV, SNL, Father of the Bride, and Only Murders in the Building.
Yes, Short won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Little Me in 1999.