Martin Short
Birth Place: Hamilton, ON, CANADA
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BIO
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. He appeared on Broadway in It's Only a Play and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, and off-Broadway in White Rabbit Red Rabbit and Promises, Promises. He also appeared in NBC's Hairspray Live! in 2016.
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.
Starting in June 2025, Short took over hosting duties for Match Game on ABC, replacing Alec Baldwin.
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STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Bookwriter
Movies
[ 1977 ]
[ 1979 ] Engel
[ 1979 ] Louie
[ 1983 ] Bradley Z. Coleman
[ 1985 ]
[ 1986 ] Ned Nederlander
[ 1986 ] King Louis XVI
[ 1987 ] David Morgan
[ 1987 ] Jack Putter
[ 1987 ] Shucky
[ 1988 ] Self / Bradley P. Allen / Robespierre
[ 1989 ] Ned Perry
[ 1991 ] Franck Eggelhoffer
[ 1991 ] Proctor
[ 1992 ] Martin Short
[ 1992 ] Martin Harvey
[ 1993 ] Stubbs the Clown - Voice
[ 1994 ] Clifford Daniels
[ 1995 ] Franck Eggelhoffer
[ 1995 ] Hubie - Voice
[ 1996 ] Press Secretary Jerry Ross
[ 1996 ] Various Characters
[ 1997 ] Murray
[ 1997 ] Richard Kempster
[ 1997 ] Emcee
[ 1998 ] Akbar
[ 1998 ] Huy - Voice
[ 1999 ] Mad Hatter / Chinless Idiot
[ 1999 ] Lionel Dillard
[ 2001 ] Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates
[ 2001 ] Ooblar - Voice
[ 2001 ] Rodney
[ 2002 ] B.E.N. - Voice
[ 2004 ] Jiminy Glick / David Lynch
[ 2006 ] Jai - Voice
[ 2006 ] Jack Frost
[ 2008 ] Thimbletack - Voice
[ 2010 ] The Supervisor
[ 2011 ] Kirk the Woodsman - Voice
[ 2012 ] Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor - Voice
[ 2012 ]
[ 2012 ] Stefano - Voice
[ 2012 ] The Cat in the Hat - Voice
[ 2013 ] The Appraiser / The Jester - Voice
[ 2013 ] Kurokawa - Voice
[ 2014 ] Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
[ 2014 ]
[ 2016 ] Wilbur Turnblad
[ 2016 ] The Cat in the Hat - Voice
[ 2016 ] The Cat in the Hat - Voice
[ 2017 ] The Cat in the Hat - Voice
[ 2018 ] Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen - Voice
[ 2019 ] Grandpa Frump - Voice
[ 2020 ] Dean Ed Brown
[ 2020 ] Father - Voice
[ 2022 ] Cheese - Voice
TV Shows
Smokey the Hare
[ 1976-1977 ] Johnny Del Bravo
Weepy
Tucker Kerwin
Melvin
[ 1980-1981 ] Neal Stryker
Pancho
Mitch Harris
[ 1982-1983 ] Various, Ed Grimley
Johnny Appleseed
Ed Grimley, Emil Gustav
[ 1989-1990 ] Lou, football fan, Doc the Elvis Presley Freak
Eddie O'Donnell
Harrison Kilray
Frik
Martin Short
[ 2001-2003 ] Jiminy Glick, Miss Gathercole
Uncle Jack
Sebastian Ballentine, Henry Palaver
Leonard Winstone
Steward Havens
[ 2011-2012 ] Garrison Cootes
Chuck Pastry
Martin Short
[ 2014-2015 ] Lou Cannon
Dr. Franff
Ned Nederlander
Various, Jiminy Glick, Abraham Lincoln
Merv Schechter
Poppy Stilton
Guthrie Frenel
[ 2010-2018 ] The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in The Hat, The Cat In The Hat
Man in SUV
Tony Tennelli
Gordie
[ 2019-2021 ] Dick Lundy
[ 2021-2022 ] Leprechaun
[ 2021-2023 ] Oliver Putnam
[ 2021-2024 ] Oliver Putnam
[ 2007-2024 ] Jiminy Glick
[ 2024-2025 ] Otis Volcanowitz (voice)
[ 2021-2025 ] Oliver Putnam
[ 2021-2025 ] Oliver Putnam
Awards and Nominations
Martin Short, Fame Becomes Me
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Martin ShortLittle Me
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Martin Short, Little Me
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Martin Short, Little Me
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Martin Short, Little Me
Martin Short, The Goodbye Girl
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Videos
Video: Marc Shaiman Recalls Journey From Bette Midler Superfan to Collaborator
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-28 10:51:25
Video: PBS Unveils Trailer for New Dick Van Dyke Documentary Feat. Julie Andrews, Martin Short, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 17:12:11
Video: Martin Short Discusses Hosting MATCH GAME, Reacts to Emmy Nomination for ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-22 14:03:30
Video: Martin Short Performs a Musical Opening Monologue on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-22 17:30:12
Video: Selena Gomez Discusses Genre-Defying Musical EMILIA PEREZ on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-04 11:38:43
Video: Randy Rainbow Covers Taylor Swift For Latest Donald Trump Diss Track
by Michael Major - 2024-09-30 10:18:40
Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies FUNNY GIRL While Taking on JD Vance
by Michael Major - 2024-08-26 11:50:47
Video: Randy Rainbow Pokes Fun at Marjorie Taylor Greene in New GREASE Song Parody
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-30 09:21:02
Video: Marc Shaiman Will Premiere Variety Concert in San Diego This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-03 11:36:42
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Details the Backstage Shenanigans at MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-10 10:04:21
Video: Meryl Streep and Martin Short Visit MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-17 14:31:10
Video: Watch Steve Martin & Martin Short's Nod to FATHER OF THE BRIDE on ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Michael Major - 2023-09-25 11:11:36
Video: Meryl Streep & Ashley Park Sing an ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Song By Sara Bareilles, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
by Michael Major - 2023-08-16 09:07:10
Video: Watch the ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Broadway-Themed Season 3 Trailer With Meryl Streep, Ashley Park & More
by Michael Major - 2023-07-26 12:30:09
Video: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform the DREAMGIRLS-Inspired 'It's Over' in SCHMIGADOON!
by Michael Major - 2023-05-04 11:25:40
News
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Ariana Grande is not expected to attend the 2026 Actor Awards this Sunday due to the rehearsal schedule for her highly anticipated eternal sunshine tour, which kicks off in June.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short Tour featuring Jeff Babko and Steep Canyon Rangers will come to The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. See two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century perform.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Focus Features has set the release date for Lorne, a new behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting the life of Lorne Michaels, the famed creator of Saturday Night Live. The film will be released in theaters in the U.S. on April 17, 2026.
by - Feb 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2026
Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will grace the Civic Center stage with their acclaimed humor and camaraderie. Learn more about the performance here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026
Bluegrass and Americana ensemble Steep Canyon Rangers have partnered with Steve Martin on the third track unveiled from their forthcoming 15th studio album, Next Act. Check it out now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Kean Stage will present Good Witch Bad Witch at Enlow Recital Hall. Get ready for a show-stopping concert event packed with diva-level musical theater hits, starring Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker from the Broadway company of Wicked.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that the award-winning actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, has passed away at the age of 71.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026
During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman recalled how he went from being a Bette Midler superfan to working with her after moving to New York. Check out the interview now.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2026
To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026
Tony Award‑winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman visited The View on Tuesday to preview his new memoir. Check out the segment, where he speaks about some of his projects, and plays tunes from Sister Act, The American President, and more.
by - Jan 21, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026
Netflix Is a Joke Fest is back. The week-long extravaganza will once again bring together comedy's biggest names, including Rachel Bloom, Bill Burr, Alex Edelman, Jeff Hiller, Bob Odenkirk, Martin Short, Sarah Silverman, and many more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 20, 2026
This Spring, Netflix will release a new documentary about Tony Award-winning performer Martin Short. Described as the 'definitive documentary' about the comedian, Marty, Life Is Short will be available to stream beginning May 12.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026
Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Jean Smart, Michelle Williams, Timothée Chalamet, and more took home awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday. Take a look at the full list here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026
The stars were out during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, which officially kicked off award season. Check out photos from the red carpet of Emma Stone, Ariana Grande, Sarah Snook, Jennifer Lawrence, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Ethan Hawke, Rose Byrne, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate Hudson, and more now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is slated for release on the same day as print publication.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2025
Mary Poppins star Karen Dotrice and filmmaker John Scheinfeld are celebrating Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday with a new documentary about the stage and screen legend.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Martin Short has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Martin Short has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fame Becomes Me, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Me, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Me , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Little Me, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Me, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Goodbye Girl, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Goodbye Girl, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Goodbye Girl and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Goodbye Girl.
Martin Short has won several prestigious awards for his performances. He received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Little Me. He also won Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Me. Additionally, he earned the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Little Me. For The Goodbye Girl, Martin Short was honored with the Best Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and received a Theatre World Award for his performance.
Martin Short has written 1 shows including Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Conceiver).
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