Martin Short

Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Birthday: March 26, 1950

A diminutive and exuberant Canadian comic performer of stage and screen since the 1970s, Martin Short started acting while studying to become a social worker. He worked in musical theater and cabaret before joining Toronto's Second City troupe, where he perfected his lovably grotesque comic creations and inspired impressions. Short joined the formidable comedy ensemble of the "SCTV Comedy Network" in 1982 during its fifth season. He enhanced his fame during a superior season of "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1984-85) before moving decisively into …more

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Actor

Music

Billy Crystal: The Mark Twain Prize
Song ("It's a Wonderful Night, for Crystal")
The 53rd Annual Tony Awards
Song Performer ("Boom Boom")

Producer

The Show Formerly Known As The Martin Short Show
Executive Producer
Primetime Glick
Executive Producer
The Martin Short Show
Executive Producer
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley
Executive Producer
The Martin Short Show
Executive Producer

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Career Milestones

2008
Lent his voice to the fantasy film, "The Spiderwick Chronicles"
2006
Performed (also co-wrote) the autobiographical Broadway musical, "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me"
2006
Played Jack Frost in "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
2005
Brought his talk-show host alter ego Jiminy Glick to the big screen in the comedy "Jiminy Glick in La La Wood"
2002
Voiced the character B.E.N in the Disney animated feature "Treasure Planet"

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Awards

1999
Outer Critics Circle Award: Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1999
Tony Award: Actor in a Musical
1993
Outer Critics Circle Award: Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1993
Theatre World Award:
1983
Emmy Award: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program

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