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Martin Hayter Short OC (born March 26, 1950)[1] is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer.[2] 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 SAG Awards, and a Tony Award. Short was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.

Key Information

He is known for his work on the television programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. Short 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.

Early life and education

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Short was born Martin Hayter Short on March 26, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario, the youngest[3] of five children of Olive Grace (née Hayter; 1913–1968), a Canadian-born (of English and Irish descent) concertmistress at the Hamilton Symphony Orchestra,[4] and Charles Patrick Short (1909–1970), a corporate executive at the Canadian steel company Stelco who had emigrated from Crossmaglen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland as a stowaway during the Irish War of Independence.[5][6] Short has spoken openly about his father's struggles with alcoholism.[7][8]

Short and his siblings—three older brothers, David, Michael, and Brian, and one older sister, Nora[9]—were raised as Catholics.[10] His eldest brother, David, was killed in a car accident in Montréal in 1962 when Short was 12.

Encouraged by his mother in his early creative endeavours,[10] Short attended Westdale Secondary School and then graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work in 1971.[11] In the meantime, his mother died of cancer in 1968; his father died two years later, of complications from a stroke.[12]

His brother, Michael, would go on to become a comedy writer, also spending time at Second City Television (SCTV), and is a 17-time nominee and three-time winner of an Emmy Award for comedy sketch writing.[13]

Career

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=== 1972–1976: Early theatrical and Canadian television work ===Just as Short was about to graduate from McMaster University, he moved to Toronto with the intention of temporarily giving acting a shot, rather than immediately pursuing a career in social work. [14] Right away, in March 1972, he landed his first piece of paid work as an actor, playing a plastic credit card inside a woman's purse in a Chargex television commercial.[14] He was then cast by Stephen Schwartz for the new 1972 production of the Broadway hit Godspell at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre.[2] Among other members of that production's cast were Victor Garber, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy, Dave Thomas, Andrea Martin, Jayne Eastwood, and Gerry Salsberg. Paul Shaffer was the musical director.[15] As stated by Short in his 2014 memoir, as well as in the 2018 documentary Love, Gilda, he and Gilda Radner dated each other on and off during that time.[16]

Short subsequently found work in several Canadian television shows and theatrical productions. These included being cast for the role of a tough, predatory prison inmate in the 1972 staging of John Herbert's drama Fortune and Men's Eyes, that had the upstart twenty-two-year-old actor commuting back to his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario.[15][16] By late 1972, with the success of Godspell at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in downtown Toronto, the production moved uptown to the Bayview Playhouse where it ran for 488 performances.[17] Short's increased stage profile led to a guest spot on Right On, a teen-focused live program airing weekly in the after-school timeslot on the government-funded CBC TV.[18] He also played the role of Smokey the Hare on the TVOntario daytime kids' program Cucumber.

In June 1973, with Godspell winding down and Chicago's Second City improv comedy theatre starting up a sister company in Toronto, many of Short's Godspell peers, including Radner, Levy, Eastwood, Salsberg, Valri Bromfield and Dan Aykroyd, successfully joined the new troupe's first cast.[14] Short on the other hand, resisted auditioning due to feeling a "phobia of being funny on demand" and considered himself a "traditional song-and-dance performer".[14]

In 1974, Short was hired as a writer on Everything Goes, a nightly variety show hosted by Norm Crosby, Mike Darow and Catherine McKinnon. Produced and aired on the newly launched Global Television Network, the show was broadcast only to the Southern Ontario region and lasted less than six months before being cancelled.

1977–1985: SCTV and SNL stardom

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Short during his early career

Short was encouraged to pursue comedy by McMaster classmates Eugene Levy and Dave Thomas. In March 1977, Short joined the improvisation group the Second City in Toronto, taking over from John Candy in The Wizard of Ossington, their ninth revue.[19][20][2]

In early 1978, Short secured his feature film debut via a supporting role in the Melvin Frank-directed British romantic comedy, Lost and Found, starring George Segal and Glenda Jackson. Filmed throughout the late winter and early spring of 1978 in Banff National Park and Toronto, the film saw a limited North American release in June 1979 and was met with lukewarm reviews and poor box office returns.[21]

In 1979, after working solely in Canada for the previous seven years, Short landed a starring role in the American sitcom The Associates about a group of young novice lawyers working at a Wall Street law firm.[22]

In 1980, he joined the cast of I'm a Big Girl Now, a sitcom starring Diana Canova and Danny Thomas.[23] Canova was offered the sitcom because of her success playing Corinne Tate Flotsky on ABC's Soap and left Soap shortly before Short's newlywed wife Nancy Dolman joined it.[24]

SCTV

Short achieved wider public notice when the Toronto Second City group produced a show for television, Second City Television (SCTV), which ran for several years in Canada and then later in the United States. Appearing on SCTV in 1982–83, [2] Short developed several characters before moving on to Saturday Night Live for the 1984–85 season:

  • Aged songwriter Irving Cohen,[19] previously thought to be loosely based on American composers Irving Caesar and/or Irving Berlin and perhaps Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen, but actually (according to Short in his autobiography) inspired by Sophie Tucker
  • Defense attorney Nathan Thurm[19]
  • Albino Vegas singer, Jackie Rogers Jr. and his father, Jackie Rogers Sr., the latter of which was mauled to death by a mountain lion during a comeback special that took place in the woods.
  • Oddball man-child Ed Grimley,[19] later featured on SNL and in his own short-lived animated television series entitled The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley. The show, which was produced by Hanna-Barbera, aired for a single season in the fall of 1988 and remains the only animated series adapted from both an SCTV and Saturday Night Live character to date.[2]

Saturday Night Live

Short joined Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the 1984–85 season.[25][26] He helped revive the show with his many characters for season ten, also the last season produced by Dick Ebersol. "Short's appearance on SNL helped to revive the show's fanbase, which had flagged after the departure of Eddie Murphy, and in turn, would launch his successful career in films and television."[23] His SNL characters included numerous holdovers from his SCTV days, most notably his Ed Grimley character, a geeky everyman who is obsessed with Wheel of Fortune, plays the triangle, and often finds himself in bizarre situations. He also did impressions of such celebrities as Jerry Lewis and Katharine Hepburn.[25]

Short in 2001

Since then he has made multiple appearances on the show, including the SNL Christmas special in 2012, 2024 and Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special in 2015.

1986–1999: TV specials, Film roles and Broadway debut

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In addition to his work on SCTV and SNL, Short has starred in several television specials and series of his own. In 1985, he starred in the one-hour Showtime special Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas.[27] This was Short's first live concert, interspersed with studio sketches and a wraparound featuring Jackie Rogers Jr. Co-produced by the CBC, this aired as The Martin Short Comedy Special in Canada in March 1986. In 1989, Short headlined another one-hour comedy special for HBO called I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood, a classic send-up of all things Hollywood. It featured many of his characters including Ed Grimley and Jackie Rogers Jr.[28] In 1994, Short hosted the television show The Martin Short Show and a sketch comedy show in 1995, The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show. In 1998, he played the character Frik in the TV mini series Merlin. In 1999, he appeared as Lionel Dillard in Lawrence Kasdan's comedy-drama Mumford. The syndicated version of The Martin Short Show ran from 1999 to 2000.[29]

Short began starring in films such as Three Amigos (1986), Innerspace (1987), The Big Picture (1989), Three Fugitives (1989; directed by Francis Veber and starring Nick Nolte and James Earl Jones), Pure Luck (1991; directed by Nadia Tass, starring Danny Glover and Sheila Kelley.[30]), Captain Ron (1992) and Clifford (1994). Short was also the memorable scene-stealing character "Franck" in the 1991 remake of Father of the Bride and its sequel in 1995.

In 1996, he appeared in Tim Burton's sci-fi comedy Mars Attacks![30] as lascivious Press Secretary Jerry Ross. In 1997, he starred in A Simple Wish as male fairy godmother Murray. Also in 1997, he appeared as Wall Street broker Richard Kempster in Jungle 2 Jungle with Tim Allen.[31]

Short continued to work in the theatre, playing a lead role on Broadway in the 1993 musical version of the Neil Simon film The Goodbye Girl , receiving a Tony Award nomination and an Outer Critics Circle Award.[32][33][34] He had the lead role in the 1999 Broadway revival of the musical Little Me, for which he received a Tony Award and another Outer Critics Circle Award.[35][36][37]

2000–2007: Primetime Glick

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Short hosting Broadway on Broadway, 2006

Short starred as Jiminy Glick on Comedy Central's Primetime Glick (2001–2003), where he interviewed performers and celebrities as the character Jiminy Glick.[38] The New York Times in 2002 referred to the character as "the most unpredictable and hilariously uninhibited comic creation to hit TV since Bart Simpson was in diapers."[39] In 2004, he wrote and starred in Jiminy Glick in Lalawood with Jan Hooks as his wife, Dixie Glick.[40] In 2003, Short took to the stage once again in the critically acclaimed Los Angeles run of The Producers. Short played the role of the accountant, Leo Bloom, opposite Jason Alexander's Max Bialystock.[41][42] Although the role of Leo Bloom was originated on Broadway by Matthew Broderick, Mel Brooks first approached Short about doing the part opposite Nathan Lane.[43] On the subject, Short has stated in numerous interviews that, while he was thrilled by the opportunity, the idea of having to move his family from their Los Angeles home to New York for a year was less than ideal and ultimately proved a deal-breaker.

In 2006, he starred in another film with Tim Allen, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.[44] In addition to his own series, Short has guest starred on several shows including Arrested Development (episode titled "Ready, Aim, Marry Me!", 2005), Muppets Tonight (1996),[45] Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Weeds. He joined the FX drama Damages as lawyer Leonard Winstone in 2010.[46] Short also provided the voices of several animated film characters, such as Stubbs in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993), Hubie in The Pebble and the Penguin (1995), Huy in The Prince of Egypt (1998), Ooblar in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001), B.E.N. in Treasure Planet (2002), Preminger in Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004), Thimbletack the Brownie in The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), Mr. Frankenstein/Mr. Bergermesiter/Nassor in Frankenweenie (2012), Stefano the sea lion in Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012),[30][47] Kurokawa in the English dub of Hayao Miyazaki's The Wind Rises (2013),[48] and The Jester in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2013).[49]

Short was the host of the now defunct Walt Disney World attraction O Canada!, a Circle-Vision 360° film in the Canada pavilion of Disney's Epcot theme park.[50] He also hosted a 15-minute film about how pregnancy occurs in "The Making of Me" at Epcot's Wonders of Life pavilion.

Short performed in his satirical one-man show (with a cast of six), titled Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Broadway. The show toured several cities in the spring of 2006 prior to opening on Broadway in August of that year, closing in January 2007. In it, he performed his classic characters Grimley, Cohen, and Glick.[51][52][53][54] As Glick, Short brought a member of the audience (usually a celebrity) on stage and interviewed him or her. Jerry Seinfeld was the guest on opening night. The show also featured parodies of many celebrities including Celine Dion, Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Tommy Tune, Joan Rivers, Britney Spears, Ellen DeGeneres, Renée Zellweger, Jodie Foster, Rachael Ray and Short's wife, actress Nancy Dolman. The cast album was released on April 10, 2007 and is available from Ghostlight Records, an imprint of Sh-K-Boom Records.[55]

2010–2019: Stand-up tour with Steve Martin

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Short with John Mulaney and Nasim Pedrad at PaleyFest in 2014

Short voiced the Cat in the Hat in the animated TV series The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, which aired from 2010 to 2013.[56] He later voiced the character in a number of related TV specials in 2014 and 2016. He shot a new comedy special for television in Toronto in September 2011. The special, I, Martin Short, Goes Home follows his return to his native Hamilton, Ontario[57] and has a cast that includes Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Joe Flaherty, and Fred Willard. The special aired on CBC Television on April 3, 2012, and garnered Short a nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Program or Series at the 1st Canadian Screen Awards.[58] In 2011, Short joined the cast of How I Met Your Mother for its seventh season, playing Marshall's manic boss[59] and was a judge on the first season of Canada's Got Talent (2012).[60]

He, along with Steve Martin and Chevy Chase appeared on an episode of Saturday Night Live as part of the "Five-Timers Club", on March 9, 2013, which included those actors who had hosted the show five or more times. However, Short appeared as a waiter, as he had only hosted three times.[61][62]

Short has continued to tour in his one-man show, which features many of his best-loved characters and sketches.[63] In addition to Fame Becomes Me, some titles that Short has used for his one-man show include Stroke Me Lady Fame, If I'd Saved, I Wouldn't Be Here, and Sunday in the Park with George Michael.[64] Short's memoir, covering his 40-year career in show business, I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend, was released on November 4, 2014.[8]

From 2014 to 2015, he starred in the Fox sitcom Mulaney, as Lou Cannon, a game show host and boss of the title character John Mulaney.[65] In 2015, he returned to Broadway replacing Nathan Lane in the Terrence McNally comedic play It's Only a Play. On May 31, 2016, Short debuted a new variety show on NBC, Maya & Marty, which also starred Maya Rudolph.

Since 2015, Short has toured with the comedian Steve Martin. Together their tours have included A Very Stupid Conversation in 2015, An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life in 2017, and The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment in 2021.[66] Their 2017 tour was filmed for Netflix as a special and was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Directors Guild of America Award nomination.

2019–present

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In 2019, Short appeared on the Netflix talk show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee alongside Jerry Seinfeld in the episode "Martin Short: A Dream World Of Residuals". From 2019 to 2021, he took on a sinister role portraying Dick Lundy, a disgraced filmmaker, in the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show. Damon Wise of Deadline Hollywood wrote, "Short is a damn fine dramatic actor" citing his "brief but indelible guest role". Short said of the role, "Well, it came to me by the producers reaching out and asking me to do it. I don’t know why they wanted me, necessarily, but I was immediately interested. I’m very fascinated by conversation and discussion" around the MeToo movement.[67] The performance earned Short a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.[68] He also appeared as a Leprechaun in another Apple TV+ series Schmigadoon! from 2021 to 2023. Short voiced the roles of Grandpa Frump in The Addams Family (2019) and Father Willoughby in the Netflix animated film The Willoughbys (2020) as the impolite father. He also reprised the role of Franck Eggelhoffer in the Nancy Meyers directed short film Father of the Bride Part 3(ish) (2020).

Starting in 2021, he has starred and served as an executive producer in the Hulu crime comedy series Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and Selena Gomez.[69][70] The show was nominated for a 2021 Peabody Award, and in July 2022, he received his 13th Emmy nomination for his role in it.[71] He received nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Mike Hale of The New York Times wrote that Short "gives a master class" in the series adding, "It's not a class in acting or comedy so much as it is a seminar in agelessness and professionalism, and in Short's unmatched ability to turn self-absorption into a virtue."[72] In 2023, he voiced the role of Kingfish in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.[73] In 2024, he reprised his role as Jiminy Glick on Real Time with Bill Maher and guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live.[74][75]

Starting in June 2025, Short took over hosting duties for Match Game on ABC, replacing Alec Baldwin.

Personal life

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Family and relationships

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Short in 2021

Short met Canadian comic actress Nancy Dolman in 1972 during the run of Godspell. The couple married in 1980. Dolman retired from show business in 1985 to be a stay-at-home mother and raise their family. Short and Dolman adopted three children: Katherine, Oliver, and Henry.[76] Dolman died of ovarian cancer on August 21, 2010.[77] Two years later, while promoting Madagascar 3 on The Today Show, host Kathie Lee Gifford asked Short on-air about his marriage to Dolman – speaking about it in the present tense, unaware that Dolman had died. Rather than correct Gifford, Short simply noted that they were together for 36 years, and that he was "madly in love" with her. Gifford later issued a public apology, which Short accepted.[78]

Short and his family make their home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. He also has a home on Lake Rosseau in Ontario.[79] He is a naturalized U.S. citizen[80] but retains Canadian citizenship, as well as Irish and British citizenship.[81]

Nancy Dolman's brother, screenwriter/director Bob Dolman (who served as a part of Second City Television (SCTV)'s Emmy-winning writing team alongside Short), married their close friend and colleague Andrea Martin, also in 1980. Short is uncle to the couple's two sons, Jack and Joe. Bob Dolman and Andrea Martin have since divorced (2004). Short is a first cousin of Clare Short, a former member of the British Parliament and former British cabinet minister.[82]

Philanthropy

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Short appeared in a 2001 episode on the Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire hosted by Regis Philbin, winning $32,000 for his charity,[83] Loyola High School. Short has actively campaigned for the Women's Research Cancer Fund, and he accepted a "Courage Award" on behalf of his late wife at a 2011 gala by the group.[84] Short is also a member of the Canadian charity Artists Against Racism.[85] Short is a fan of his hometown team, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[86]

In 2013, a commemorative three dollar (face value) Canadian coin, designed by Canadian artist Tony Bianco with Martin Short, displays the actor's summer home on Lake Rousseau in the Muskoka region of Ontario, with the head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, on the obverse side, was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint.[87][88][89][90]

Acting credits and accolades

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Main articles: Martin Short on screen and stage and List of awards and nominations received by Martin Short
Short's star on Canada's Walk of Fame

Short's accolades include two Tony Award nominations, winning for Little Me in 1999. Short also has received sixteen Primetime Emmy Award nominations,[91] winning twice for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for SCTV (1983), and AFI Life Achievement award: Mel Brooks (2014). In 2014, Short received the Robert Altman Award from Independent Spirit Awards alongside the cast of Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice.

Short has received various honours from Canada. In 1995, Short received the Earl Grey Lifetime Achievement Award.[92] In 1999, he earned the Sir Peter Ustinov Award at the Banff Television Festival.[92] Short was honoured with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2000 and received a second star there in 2002 as part of the comedic group Second City Television (SCTV).[92] In 2001, Short was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature from his hometown Hamilton based McMaster University.[92] Short has also received Medals from Queen Elizabeth II, including in 2002 the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[92] and in 2012 the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.[93] In 2015, a stamp of Short was issued by Canada Post.[94] In 2016, he received the Canadian Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2019, Short became an Officer of the Order of Canada.

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Martin Hayter Short OC (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian-American , , singer, , and renowned for his energetic comedic style and memorable character portrayals , , and stage. Born in , the youngest of five children to Olive and Charles Patrick Short, he initially pursued a degree in at before transitioning to acting with his debut in the 1972 Toronto production of . Short rose to prominence in the late 1970s through improvisational comedy at in Toronto and later with the series SCTV (1982–1984), where he created iconic characters such as the neurotic and the pompous Nathan Thurm. His brief but impactful stint on (1984–1985) further solidified his reputation, leading to roles in comedies like Three Amigos! (1986) alongside and , (1987), and the Father of the Bride series (1991–1995) as the flamboyant Franck Eggelhoffer. Short's versatility extends to Broadway, where he earned critical acclaim for leading roles in revivals of The Goodbye Girl (1993), for which he received a Tony Award nomination and an Outer Critics Circle Award, and Little Me (1999), winning the Tony Award, Theatre World Award, and another Outer Critics Circle Award for his multifaceted performance. On television, he hosted The Martin Short Show (1994) and created the satirical talk show host Jiminy Glick for Primetime Glick (2001–2003), while more recently starring as the theater director Oliver Putnam in the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building (2021–present) alongside Steve Martin and Selena Gomez. He has also voiced characters in animated projects such as The Willoughbys (2020) and continued live performances, including a comedy tour with Steve Martin titled "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life," which extended into 2025. Throughout his career, Short has amassed numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards—one for writing on SCTV (1983) and another for hosting the AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Mel Brooks (2014)—along with 20 Emmy nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, Member of the Order of Canada in 1994 and promoted to Officer in 2019 for his contributions to the arts. In 2025, he won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Only Murders in the Building, marking a career highlight at age 74, though he was unable to attend due to COVID-19. He was inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2000 and received the Governor General's Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award in 2017. He received a 2025 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Only Murders in the Building. In his , Short was married to actress and singer from 1980 until her death from in 2010 after 30 years together; the couple adopted three children—Katherine (born 1983), Oliver (born 1986), and Henry (born 1989)—and he has maintained a low-profile family life since, often crediting his resilience to their support. Short detailed aspects of his journey in his 2014 memoir I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Legend, reflecting on his early family tragedies, including the loss of his mother and father in his late teens.

Early life

Birth and family background

Martin Hayter Short was born on March 26, 1950, in , , the youngest of five children in a Catholic family. His father, Charles Short, was an Irish immigrant from , , who had stowed away to the before settling in and rising to become of a company in Hamilton. His mother, Olive Short, was a Canadian of Irish descent and a classical violinist who performed with the Hamilton Philharmonic ; in 1955, she became the first female in a North American orchestra. Short grew up in an upper-middle-class household that belonged to a , where the environment was filled with tremendous humor and frequent laughter among his four older siblings—three brothers and one sister. His father's playful personality and the family's lively dynamic provided early exposure to , while his mother's musical background introduced him to the . As a , Short even created his own variety shows in the , staging performances for his relatives. Short's early years were marked by profound losses that deeply influenced his emotional development. His eldest brother, David, died in a car accident when Short was 12 years old. Three years later, at age 17, his mother succumbed to cancer in 1968. His father then died of complications from a in 1970, when Short was 20, leaving him orphaned and reflecting on how such tragedies either empower or victimize a person. These events instilled a resilience that later motivated his pursuit of a career in comedy and performance.

Education and early influences

Martin Short attended in , where he began nurturing his creative interests amid a family environment rich in artistic encouragement. His mother, a concert violinist with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra who became the first female in a North American in 1955, played a pivotal role in fostering his passion for performance from a young age. As a child, Short staged imaginary variety shows and recorded improvised albums, laying the groundwork for his comedic inclinations. These early endeavors reflected a burgeoning fascination with that extended into his high school years, though specific involvement in school drama programs remains less documented. In 1968, Short enrolled at in Hamilton, initially pursuing a curriculum before switching to after two years to accommodate his growing interest in theater. During his time there, he immersed himself in the university's scene, participating in campus plays and musicals, joining the McMaster Shakespearean Players, and leading the Proscenium Club, a student theater group. It was at McMaster that he first connected with future collaborators and Dave Thomas, who would later influence his entry into professional improvisation. Although he completed his in social work in June 1972, Short faced a pivotal crossroads near graduation, opting to dedicate himself fully to acting rather than continuing academic pursuits, a decision that marked his definitive shift toward a career in entertainment. Short's early influences were shaped by the local Hamilton arts community and his family's humorous resilience in the face of profound losses, including the death of his brother in a car accident when Short was 12, his mother's passing from cancer in , and his father's death from complications of a in 1970. By age 20, he was effectively orphaned, experiences he later reflected on in his 2014 memoir I Must Say as instilling a fearlessness and depth that informed his comedic outlook: "Humour was what kept us sane," he wrote, crediting these tragedies not as direct motivators for his humor but as sources of experiential maturity that enhanced his stage presence. Exposure to styles, prevalent through in the late 1960s and early 1970s, further sparked his appreciation for absurd and satirical forms, complementing the improvisational energy he honed in university productions and Hamilton's vibrant regional theater scene. These amateur forays—ranging from school skits to community-inspired sketches—solidified his transition from academics to the world of performance.

Career

1970s: Beginnings in Canadian theater and television

After dropping out of in , where he had studied , Martin Short relocated to in 1972 to pursue opportunities in theater and entertainment. This move marked the start of his professional career amid modest beginnings, including financial challenges as he navigated the competitive local scene with limited resources. Short's debut came that same year in the production of the musical at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, where he portrayed one of ' disciples alongside future collaborators like , , , and . The 14-month run, which opened on June 1, 1972, provided his first taste of professional discipline through eight weekly performances and helped forge key connections in Toronto's burgeoning theater community. Following this, he took on roles in other stage productions, including the queer prison drama at Theatre Aquarius in 1974 and the rock musical Harry's Back in Town in 1976, further building his experience in dramatic and musical theater. In the mid-1970s, Short expanded into Canadian television, appearing as a regular on the youth-oriented variety series Right On in 1972 and voicing Smokey the Hare in the children's program that same year. He followed with sketch roles on Peep Show in 1975 and, most notably, as the narcissistic lounge singer Johnny Del Bravo on The Show from 1976 to 1977, a CTV variety series that showcased his emerging comedic timing and character work. These appearances earned him growing recognition in Canadian media circles, highlighting his knack for short-form comedy sketches. By 1977, Short joined the Toronto branch of The Second City improv troupe, a pivotal step that allowed him to refine his improvisational skills and develop the energetic, character-driven style that defined his later success. Performing alongside talents like , , and , he contributed to revues such as The Wizard of Ossington, embracing the troupe's emphasis on spontaneous humor and audience interaction. This period solidified his foundation in , even as he faced the troupe's demanding schedule and the economic pressures of sustaining a career in live performance.

1980s: Breakthrough with SCTV, SNL, and early films

Martin Short's breakthrough in the 1980s began with his joining the cast of the Canadian series (SCTV) in 1981, contributing to the show's U.S. network run on as SCTV Network 90. During his tenure on SCTV, which ran through , Short honed his manic, character-driven style, creating memorable personas that showcased his improvisational talents rooted in his earlier work at in . Among his iconic characters were , a hyperactive, banjo-playing everyman obsessed with show tunes, and Jackie Rogers Jr., a sleazy, foul-mouthed lounge singer whose act often devolved into chaotic tirades. These roles highlighted Short's ability to blend with sharp , earning the series critical acclaim for its of television formats. Short's writing contributions to SCTV were recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program in 1983, shared with castmates including John Candy, Joe Flaherty, and Eugene Levy for episodes that exemplified the show's inventive humor. This accolade marked an early validation of his comedic voice as SCTV transitioned from its Canadian origins to broader U.S. audiences via networks like NBC. Prior to his full SCTV immersion, Short starred as Tucker Kerwin in the ABC sitcom The Associates (1979–1980), helping bridge his Canadian theater background to U.S. visibility. and In 1984, Short joined the cast of for its tenth season (1984–1985), bringing several SCTV characters to the program and infusing it with his energetic style during a transitional year for the show. His one-season stint featured standout performances in musical monologues, such as his rendition of "" as , and sketches that emphasized his versatile impressions and physicality, alongside castmates like and . and Short's SNL appearances solidified his reputation as a live performer capable of high-wire comedic risks, though he departed after the season to pursue film opportunities. Short made his feature film debut in 1986 with ¡Three Amigos!, a Western comedy directed by , in which he starred as Ned Nederlander alongside and as bumbling silent-film actors mistaken for heroes in a Mexican village. The film, produced by and , marked Short's entry into Hollywood cinema and the start of his long collaboration with Martin, leveraging his knack for naive, wide-eyed characters in ensemble . Following this, Short took on lead roles in 1987's Innerspace, a science-fiction comedy directed by , where he played Jack Putter, a hypochondriac miniaturized alongside Quaid's pilot in a high-concept adventure produced by Steven Spielberg's . and That same year, he starred in the romantic comedy Cross My Heart, directed by Armyan Bernstein, portraying an unemployed man navigating awkward deceptions on a pivotal date with , further demonstrating his range in character-driven narratives beyond . These early films established Short's presence in mainstream Hollywood, blending his television-honed persona with big-screen absurdity.

1990s: Film successes, Broadway debut, and variety specials

In the early 1990s, Martin Short achieved significant film success with his portrayal of the flamboyant wedding planner Franck Eggelhoffer in Father of the Bride (1991), a family comedy directed by Charles Shyer that grossed $89.3 million domestically against a $20 million budget. His exaggerated, high-energy performance as the effeminate Franck, complete with a thick accent and comedic flair, became one of Short's most iconic roles and contributed to the film's appeal as a lighthearted exploration of family dynamics. Short reprised the character in the sequel, Father of the Bride Part II (1995), which again paired him with Steve Martin and Diane Keaton, earning $76.6 million domestically and reinforcing his status in feel-good Hollywood comedies. Short made his Broadway debut in 1993 as Oliver Platt in the musical adaptation of Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl, opposite Bernadette Peters at the Marquis Theatre, where he delivered a Tony-nominated performance as the neurotic songwriter Elliot Garfield. The production, with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by David Zippel, ran for 247 performances and showcased Short's musical theater talents through songs like "I've Been Here Before," earning him a nomination for Best Actor in a Musical at the 47th Tony Awards. In 1999, Short starred in the Broadway revival of Little Me at the Roundabout Theatre, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, the Theatre World Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award for his multifaceted performance portraying seven distinct characters in the Cy Coleman- Carolyn Leigh musical. Transitioning back to television, Short starred in and co-created the short-lived NBC sitcom The Martin Short Show in 1994, playing a fictionalized version of himself as a comedian hosting a sketch program while managing family life; the series premiered on September 15 and aired only three episodes before cancellation. He followed this with the 90-minute variety special The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show on NBC in May 1995, a sketch-comedy showcase featuring SCTV alumni like Phil Hartman and Jan Hooks, which highlighted Short's improvisational skills in rapid-fire segments reminiscent of his Saturday Night Live days. From 1996 to 1999, Short continued to diversify his film work with supporting roles that blended comedy and subtle dramatic elements. In Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! (1996), he played the sleazy Jerry Ross, adding manic energy to the sci-fi . He followed with the role of the uptight stockbroker Richard Kempster in the Disney family comedy Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), opposite , and portrayed the bumbling male fairy godmother Murray in the fantasy film (1997), where his drove the whimsical plot. By the decade's end, Short appeared as the eccentric psychiatrist Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates in the teen Get Over It (2001, filmed in 1999), experimenting with more layered character work amid the film's Shakespearean . Throughout the , Short balanced these film, stage, and television projects, evolving from roots into a versatile known for his precise and timing, which solidified his reputation in mainstream .

2000s: Primetime Glick and recurring television roles

In the early 2000s, Martin Short revitalized his television presence by expanding on his longstanding character work, particularly through the creation of the satirical talk show . Debuting on in June 2001, the series ran for three seasons until 2003, with Short starring as the dim-witted, overweight celebrity interviewer Jiminy Glick, a role he first introduced during his 1999-2000 syndicated . The character, rooted in Short's improvisational parody style developed during his SCTV days in the , featured entirely unscripted interviews with real celebrities, poking fun at conventions through Glick's oblivious questions and nonsensical tangents. This format highlighted Short's versatility in blending absurdity with sharp , drawing guests like , , and into chaotic, memorable exchanges. Primetime Glick received critical acclaim for its bold humor and Short's transformative performance, earning five Primetime Emmy nominations overall, including one for Short in the Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program category in 2003. The show also secured a win for Outstanding Makeup for a Series (Prosthetic) that year, recognizing the elaborate prosthetics used to embody Glick's exaggerated physique. Amid a period of selective projects following his more lead-heavy output, Short's focus on Primetime Glick underscored a semi-retirement from starring vehicles, allowing him to prioritize character-driven television that leveraged his improvisational strengths, influenced in part by his Broadway experiences with eccentric roles. Throughout the decade, Short maintained a steady stream of recurring and guest television appearances, demonstrating his range across and . In 2002, he guest-starred as himself on HBO's in the episode "The Terrorist Attack," where he humorously coached on impersonating , blending meta-commentary with his signature wit. He followed this in 2005 with a memorable guest spot on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as the fraudulent psychic Sebastian Ballentine in the episode "Pure," earning praise for subverting his comedic persona into a sinister figure. That same year, Short appeared as the sleazy, surgically enhanced Uncle Jack Dorso on Fox's in the episode "Ready, Aim, Marry Me!," a role that showcased his in a brief but impactful family scheme subplot. These roles, often limited to single episodes or short arcs, emphasized Short's ability to inject eccentricity into ensemble casts without dominating the narrative. Short's 2000s television work also included and variety specials, though he stepped back from lead film roles after a minor appearance in the 2001 Get Over It, where he played the quirky Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates, further signaling his pivot toward television's flexible format. This era solidified Short's reputation as a go-to , prioritizing quality guest spots over exhaustive commitments while building on the improvisational foundation of .

2010s–2020s: Collaborations with , Only Murders in the Building, and recent projects

In the 2010s, Martin Short renewed his stage presence through a series of collaborative stand-up tours with longtime friend and fellow comedian , a partnership rooted in their shared comedic history from the . Their joint outings began with performances in 2011 titled in a Very Stupid Conversation, which featured a mix of banter, sketches, and musical numbers, playing to sold-out crowds across . This evolved into extended runs throughout the decade, including the 2015–2018 national tour that inspired their special Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018), capturing their improvisational chemistry and earning praise for revitalizing live comedy for mature audiences. By 2019, they launched the Now You See Them, Soon You Won't tour, a revival emphasizing fresh material and continuing their tradition of blending stand-up with bluegrass-infused performances alongside The Steep Canyon Rangers. Short's television career reached new heights in the 2020s with his lead role as the flamboyant theater director Oliver Putnam in the (later Disney+) mystery-comedy series , co-starring and , which premiered in 2021 and spanned five seasons through 2025. As Oliver, Short portrayed a washed-up Broadway navigating amateur sleuthing and personal reinvention, showcasing a seamless blend of his signature manic energy with deeper dramatic nuance that drew critical acclaim for elevating the show's ensemble dynamic. The series adapted adeptly to the streaming era, with its podcast-within-a-show format and serialized mysteries resonating on platforms like and Disney+, amassing over 196,000 user ratings averaging 8/10 by late 2025. Short's performance also highlighted his mentorship of younger co-stars, including guiding 's character Mabel Mora through comedic timing and emotional beats, fostering an on-screen rapport that mirrored their off-screen camaraderie. Throughout the 2020s, Short maintained a selective schedule of supporting television roles, including a recurring role announced for season 2 of Fox's animated series in 2024, voicing the character Otis Volcanowitz opposite in the satirical procedural. These projects underscored Short's versatility amid his high-profile collaborations. In 2025, Short received the Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Series for his work as Oliver Putnam, marking his first SAG win at age 74 and recognizing the role's impact across the series' run. Post-2019, he and Martin sustained their touring momentum with revivals like the 2025 The Dukes of Funnytown outing, a 27-city jaunt blending and music that extended into 2026 dates, alongside occasional specials that kept their duo fresh for contemporary audiences.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Martin Short married Canadian actress and singer Nancy Dolman on November 1, 1980, after meeting her in 1972 during a Toronto production of the musical Godspell. The couple collaborated professionally, with Dolman appearing in Short's 1985 HBO special Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas. Their marriage, which Short later described as a "triumph," lasted 30 years and centered on building a family life together. Short and Dolman adopted three children: son Henry Hayter Short, born August 4, 1989; daughter Katherine Elizabeth Short, born December 3, 1983; and son Oliver Patrick Short, born April 29, 1986. The family resided in Pacific Palisades, , where they maintained a private, close-knit household away from the spotlight of Short's career. The children have pursued low-profile lives, with Katherine working in , Oliver in , and Henry as a veterinary assistant. Dolman was diagnosed with and passed away on August 21, 2010, at age 58. Short has publicly reflected on the profound of losing his , noting in interviews that he continues to "communicate" with her daily and views their bond as enduring, which has shaped his approach to raising their children as a widower. He emphasized to his family that while the loss was "absolutely horrible," they would navigate it by honoring her memory through their ongoing closeness. Short has not remarried, prioritizing his deep family ties and maintaining privacy in his personal life since her death.

Philanthropy

Martin Short has been actively involved in philanthropy since the 1990s, focusing on causes related to , autism awareness, , and environmental conservation. He has long supported the Alliance for Children's Rights, an organization dedicated to protecting the legal rights of abused and neglected children, appearing as a celebrity endorser in their campaigns. Similarly, his commitment to the Entertainment Industry Foundation, which mobilizes the entertainment community for health-related causes, includes participation in initiatives like , where he has contributed through awareness events and fundraising efforts. Short's involvement with dates back to the early 2000s, highlighted by his performances at multiple benefits, which raised funds for autism programs and services nationwide. In addition to these longstanding efforts, Short has engaged with Canadian charities addressing and health issues. He is a member of Artists Against , a Canadian organization founded in 1993 to combat through education and cultural initiatives, lending his name and support to their advocacy work. On the health front, Short has participated in galas for the Foundation (PCF), notably performing a routine alongside at the 2025 PCF Palm Beach Gala Dinner on February 13, which supported research leading to 15 FDA-approved treatments and funded young investigators globally. These events underscore his role in high-profile fundraising, where his performances have helped generate significant proceeds for medical advancements. Short's recent activities in 2024 and 2025 reflect a broadening of his philanthropic scope to environmental and neurological causes. He endorsed the Muskoka Conservancy through a video message in August 2024, urging protection of Muskoka's natural habitats, including wetlands and wildlife areas, to preserve the region's for future generations. For research, Short featured in the UHN Foundation's UHNITED campaign, promoting and other treatments at the University Health Network's Krembil Brain Institute via videos released in April and November 2024. Additionally, he headlined a performance for the Foundation on November 15, 2025, at Calgary's Jubilee Auditorium, with proceeds benefiting the charity's programs for children and families in need. These endorsements and events demonstrate his ongoing dedication to leveraging his platform for impactful giving. Short's philanthropic motivations are deeply personal, inspired by family health challenges, including his late wife Nancy Dolman's battle with , which prompted his support for cancer awareness and research organizations like the Women's Cancer Research Fund, where he accepted a Courage Award on her behalf in 2011. While specific total contributions are not publicly detailed, his hosted and performed events have collectively advanced millions in funding for the causes he champions.

Publications

Martin Short published his autobiography, I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend, in 2014 through . The book chronicles his career in , from early theater work in to collaborations on shows like Saturday Night Live and Three Amigos, blending humorous anecdotes with personal reflections on influences such as his family and mentors like SCTV colleagues. Reviewers praised its self-deprecating tone and vivid storytelling, with noting it as "a delightful ramble through Short's life" that captures the essence of improvisational without descending into rote territory. Short narrated the version himself, which enhances the memoir's comedic delivery through his distinctive voice and timing, earning acclaim for making the listening experience feel like a live . The , also released by HarperAudio in 2014, topped lists and was lauded by for Short's engaging that infuses the text with warmth and . In addition to his , Short has contributed forewords and essays to humor collections, often reflecting on his long-standing partnership with . Short has also penned occasional essays for entertainment publications, where he discussed techniques for building absurd personas like his sketch. While Short has no other major book-length publications, his written works consistently emphasize the joy and discipline of , informed by decades of stage and screen experience.

Awards and honors

Primetime Emmy Awards

Martin Short received his first in for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, shared with the writing for SCTV Network, recognizing their contributions to the acclaimed Canadian program that showcased Short's early comedic talents through characters like . This win highlighted his skill in crafting satirical sketches and variety content, establishing him as a key figure in writing during the early . In the early 2000s, Short earned multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for , his series where he portrayed the hapless celebrity interviewer , blending improvisational humor with celebrity cameos in a mock talk-show format. Notably, in 2003, he was nominated for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for his work on the series, while the show itself received additional nods in categories such as Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series and technical achievements like makeup, contributing to five total nominations for the program across its run. Short's Primetime Emmy recognition continued with a second win in 2014 for Outstanding Variety Special as host and performer on , where his opening musical number and comedic tributes were central to the celebratory broadcast honoring the legendary filmmaker. Overall, Short has amassed 18 Primetime Emmy nominations, primarily in sketch, variety, and comedy categories, with recent nods including four consecutive nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Oliver Putnam in Only Murders in the Building from 2022 to 2025, though he has not secured additional wins since 2014.

Tony Awards and other theater honors

Martin Short made his Broadway debut in 1993, starring as Elliot Garfield in the musical adaptation of The Goodbye Girl, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. This role marked a significant transition for Short from television sketch comedy to leading man on stage, earning him additional recognition including a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. Short's most acclaimed Broadway performance came in 1999, when he starred in the revival of Little Me by , , and , portraying multiple characters including Noble Eggleston and Val du Val. For this tour-de-force role, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a in a Musical, becoming the first actor to win in that category for a revival since 1985. He also earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, and a Theatre World Award for his debut in a significant role. Beyond these, Short has received lifetime achievement recognition for his contributions to theater from Canadian performing arts organizations, including the 2017 Governor General's Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, honoring his acclaimed stage work alongside his screen career.

Recent accolades including SAG Awards

In the 2020s, Martin Short received multiple nominations from the (SAG) for his work on , reflecting his sustained acclaim in ensemble television. The series earned SAG nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2022 (for season 1), 2023 (for season 2), 2024 (for season 3), and 2025 (for season 4), with the cast ultimately winning the award in 2025. Short himself was nominated four times for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series—for seasons 1, 2, and 3 in 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively—before securing his first individual SAG win in 2025 for season 4, where he portrayed Oliver Putnam amid the show's evolving murder mystery narrative. This victory marked a career milestone, as Short, at age 74, became one of the oldest recipients in the category's history. Beyond SAG recognition, Short garnered Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or in 2022 (season 1), 2023 (season 2), 2024 (season 3), 2025 (season 4), and 2026 (season 5), underscoring the streaming-era validation of his comedic timing and character depth in the Hulu series. The show itself was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for Best Series in 2023, highlighting the ensemble's impact. Short was personally nominated in the in a Comedy Series category at the 2025 Critics' Choice Awards for season 4. In 2019, Short was elevated to Officer of the (from Member, appointed in 1994), recognizing his contributions to the as a Canadian-born entertainer whose career has bridged , and television. This honorary distinction complemented his earlier 2000 induction into , affirming his enduring influence.

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