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Steve Martin

Birth Place: Waco, TX, USA

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As an actor, comedian, author, playwright, screenwriter, producer and musician- Martin is one of the most diversified performers and acclaimed artists of his generation. Martin has been successful as a writer of and performer in some of the most popular movies of recent film history-appearing in more than 50 films over the course of his career. With titles such as Planes, Trains and Automobiles; Parenthood; Father of the Bride and Cheaper by the Dozen franchises;Baby Mama; and It's Complicated, Martin's films are the kind that are viewed again and again. Martin wrote the screenplays for some of his most celebrated films includingThe Jerk, Roxanne, Bowfinger, L.A. Story and Shopgirl. Martin's first film was a seven-minute short he wrote and starred in, The Absent-Minded Waiter.



The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film, Live Action in 1977. Martin recently received The 43rd AFI Lifetime Achievement Award. He's also received The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Honorary Award at the Academy's 5th Annual Governors Awards. He has also hosted the Academy Awards® three times. As an author, Martin has written several books including his most recent, An Object of Beauty which is being developing into a feature film. He has also written a bestselling collection of comic pieces, Pure Drivel, a bestselling novella, Shopgirl, as well as plays including Picasso at the Lapin Agile, children's books and an art collection book. Martin wrote his first memoir Born Standing Up in 2007. His work frequently appears in The New Yorker and The New York Times. Martin began his career as a writer on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, for which he earned his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy, Variety, or Music in 1969. In the mid-1970s, Martin shone as a stand-up on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," made appearances on HBO's "On Location" and NBC's "Saturday Night Live," and became the first comedian to sell out an arena performance. As one of the world's most celebrated comedians, Martin's comedy album Let's Get Small (1978) went platinum in the United States and won a Grammy for Best Comedy Album. His second album, Wild and Crazy Guy, was a comedy album that featured his first music single "King Tut." This album reached double platinum status in the U.S and earned Martin his second Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. Martin's third comedy album, Comedy is Not Pretty, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 1979. Ever evolving his body of work Martin is also a Grammy® Award winning musician who found his love for the banjo at the age of 17. Martin originally used his passion for the banjo as part of his standup comedy routine, but in 2010, he released his first album, The Crow: New Songs for the 5-Strong Banjo. Since then, Martin has played many prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, Royal Festival Hall in London, and the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Martin released his second full length bluegrass album Rare Bird Alertin 2011. The album featured 13 Martin-penned tracks as well as special guest vocal appearances by Paul McCartney and The Dixie Chicks. Additionally, Martin co-wrote two of the CD's songs with the Grammy®-winning bluegrass band, Steep Canyon Rangers.

That year, Martin won the International Bluegrass Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award. Martin also created the Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass for those who exemplify outstanding bluegrass performance. In 2013, Steve Martin released his third full-length album called Love Has Come For You, a unique collaboration with songwriter Edie Brickell. Love Has Come For You won a Grammy® for "Best American Roots Song" for the title track and inspired the Broadway musical Bright Star. Bright Star received five Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, and won the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding New Score. Martin and Brickell's second album together, So Familiar, was released on Rounder Records and featured 12 remarkable new songs that bought the acclaimed duo's musical collaboration into fresh creative territory.

Born in Waco, TX, in 1945, Martin was raised in Southern California and began working as a comedian and magician at area amusement parks, including The Magic Shop at Disneyland. Martin went on to Santa Ana College, and then earned his Theater Arts degree from UCLA.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Vladimir


Productions

 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer

Writing

Playwright
Book and Music
Playwright

Movies

Another Nice Mess
[ 1972 ] Hippie
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
[ 1977 ]
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
[ 1978 ] Dr. Maxwell Edison
George Burns' 100th Birthday Party
[ 1979 ]
The Jerk
[ 1979 ]
The Muppet Movie
[ 1979 ] Insolent Waiter
Pennies from Heaven
[ 1981 ] Arthur
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
[ 1982 ] Rigby Reardon
Twilight Theater
[ 1982 ] Various Characters
Twilight Theater II
[ 1982 ] Various Characters
The Man with Two Brains
[ 1983 ] Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr
The Winds of Whoopie
[ 1983 ]
All of Me
[ 1984 ] Roger Cobb
The Jerk, Too
[ 1984 ]
The Lonely Guy
[ 1984 ] Larry
Movers & Shakers
[ 1985 ] Fabio Longio
The History of White People in America
[ 1985 ]
¡Three Amigos!
[ 1986 ] Lucky Day
Little Shop of Horrors
[ 1986 ] Orin Scrivello D.D.S.
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
[ 1986 ]
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
[ 1987 ] Neal Page
Roxanne
[ 1987 ] C. D. Bales
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[ 1988 ] Freddy Benson
Parenthood
[ 1989 ] Gil
My Blue Heaven
[ 1990 ] Vincent 'Vinnie' Antonelli
Father of the Bride
[ 1991 ] George Banks
Grand Canyon
[ 1991 ] Davis
L.A. Story
[ 1991 ] Harris K. Telemacher
HouseSitter
[ 1992 ] Davis
Leap of Faith
[ 1992 ] Jonas
Toonces, the Cat Who Could Drive a Car
[ 1992 ]
And the Band Played On
[ 1993 ] The Brother
A Simple Twist of Fate
[ 1994 ] Michael McCann
Mixed Nuts
[ 1994 ] Philip
Father of the Bride Part II
[ 1995 ] George Banks
Sgt. Bilko
[ 1996 ] Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko
The Spanish Prisoner
[ 1997 ] Jimmy Dell
The Prince of Egypt
[ 1998 ] Hotep - Voice
Bowfinger
[ 1999 ] Bowfinger
Fantasia 2000
[ 1999 ] Self - Introductory Host
The Out-of-Towners
[ 1999 ] Henry Clark
The Venice Project
[ 1999 ]
From Spam to Sperm
[ 2000 ]
Joe Gould's Secret
[ 2000 ] Charlie Duell
Novocaine
[ 2001 ] Frank Sangster
Bringing Down the House
[ 2003 ] Peter Sanderson
Cheaper by the Dozen
[ 2003 ] Tom Baker
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
[ 2003 ] Mr. Chairman
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
[ 2003 ] Steve Martin - Interviewee
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
[ 2004 ] Steve Martin
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
[ 2005 ] Tom Baker
Shopgirl
[ 2005 ] Ray Porter
The Pink Panther
[ 2006 ] Writer
The Pink Panther
[ 2006 ] Clouseau
Baby Mama
[ 2008 ] Barry
Traitor
[ 2008 ]
It's Complicated
[ 2009 ] Adam Schaffer
The Pink Panther 2
[ 2009 ] Clouseau
TV's 50 Funniest Catch Phrases
[ 2009 ]
The Big Year
[ 2011 ] Stu Preissler
Taken 2
[ 2012 ] Writer
Christmas with the Coopers
[ 2015 ] Rags - Voice
Home
[ 2015 ] Captain Smek - Voice
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
[ 2016 ] Norm
Carol Burnett's Favorite Sketches
[ 2016 ]
Oh, Hello on Broadway
[ 2017 ]

TV Shows

Off to See the Wizard
Simon the Pieman
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Medieval King
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour
Doc
Brian Bogert
Domestic Life
The Tracey Ullman Show
Rusty DeClure
The Simpsons
Ray Patterson
Dr. X's Creatures
30 Rock
Gavin Volure
Special Collector's Edition
Orin Scrivello - D.D.S.
Welcome to the Basement
[ 2013-2015 ] Lucky Day, Navin Johnson, Rigby Reardon
Say Goodnight Kevin
Jonas Nightengale
Quick Reviews with Maverick
Neal Page
Only Murders in the Building
[ 2021-2021 ] Charles-Haden Savage
Only Murders in the Building
[ 2021-2024 ] Written

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Steve Martin, Meteor Shower


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music

Steve Martin, Bright Star

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

Steve Martin, Bright Star


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)

Steve Martin, Bright Star

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Book of a Musical

Steve Martin, Bright Star

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Steve Martin, Bright Star

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Steve MartinAs You Like It


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Steve Martin, Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Videos

News


Grammy-Winning Band Steep Canyon Rangers to Perform at Westport Country Playhouse July 20
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will welcome Steep Canyon Rangers, the Grammy Award-winning Americana band, for a special one-night-only concert on Sunday, July 20 at 7 p.m.
Shout! TV To Debut Rare Johnny Carson Show Episodes Not Seen Since Original Broadcasts
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025

Shout! TV is opening the vault to bring fans classic and unseen episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, one of the most acclaimed and celebrated TV shows in the history of the medium. 
Video: Liz Gillies & Graham Phillips Celebrate 'Half Christmas' at LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Jun 26, 2025

Liz Gillies and Graham Phillips brought Christmas cheer to the Little Shop of Horrors stage door... six months early! Gillies has shared a new video, showing how she and her co-star celebrated 'half-Christmas' dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Photos: Elizabeth Gillies & Graham Phillips in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

You can now get a first look at Elizabeth Gillies as Audrey and Graham Phillips as Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway. Learn more and see photos herE!
Video: Liz Gillies Sings 'Somewhere That's Green' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025

Watch a video of Liz Gillies performing 'Somewhere That's Green' in Little Shop of Horrors! The “Victorious” and “Dynasty” star returns to the musical as Audrey tonight, alongside her 13 the Musical co-star Graham Phillips.
Photos: Cinnabar Theater Concludes 52nd Season with BRIGHT STAR at Sonoma State
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

Cinnabar Theater is set to close its 52nd season, On the Road, with a vibrant new production of Bright Star, the acclaimed Broadway musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The show will run from June 13 through 29, 2025 at the Warren Theater, located on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Check out photos from the show.
Review: POPS GOT CHOPS: 'SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF' IS A WONDERFUL ONE-MAN SHOW at Schoolhouse Theater
by Bruce Apar - Jun 1, 2025

The tightly produced, crisply presented piece directed by Schoolhouse Producing Director Bram Lewis stars Wali Jamal in a thoroughly engaging and formidable performance that also profiles Mr. Armstrong’s lifelong manager Mr. Joe Glaser and another deity straight from the Mount Olympus of jazz, Mr. Miles Davis. Mr. Jamal skillfully presents the three as distinct personalities without overdoing it. He represents them rather than impersonates them, which is a wise choice because there only is one sun in this universe and it is the one and only Satchmo.
Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at the Stratford Festival is a Hilarious Romp
by Lauren Gienow - May 30, 2025

Last night, Director Tracey Flye’s production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS opened at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre. One of two musicals mounted at the Festival this season, this production is paired well with its counterpart, ANNIE. As musical comedies go, they simply could not be more different from one another tonally. Patrons who are seeking something edgier or who perhaps have a more cynical outlook on life than optimistic Annie, will enjoy the hijinks of Lawrence and Freddy. I personally suggest seeing both musicals though. After all, as is evidenced in this production, we all contain multitudes.
Graham Phillips to Reunite with Elizabeth Gillies in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

Filmmaker and star of stage and screen Graham Phillips will join the cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
The NEA Grant Terminations and What it Means for the Future of American Theatre
by Cara Joy David - May 19, 2025

Theater makers have a “show must go on” spirit. So it is no surprise that the vast majority of the over forty artistic leaders I spoke to in the last two weeks believed they would find a way to survive even without promised National Endowment for the Arts funding. But it won’t be easy.
SNL 50th Anniversary Special to Receive Encore Broadcast
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

NBC will broadcast an encore presentation of the highly rated and critically acclaimed “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday, June 8 at 7:30-11 p.m. ET/PT.
THE ROOMMATE and More Set for Desert Ensemble Theatre 15th Anniversary and Final Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

Desert Ensemble Theatre has revealed its 15th Anniversary Season—a landmark year that also marks the company’s final bow. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE UNDERPANTS to Open at The Adobe Theater in June
by Emmy Rice - May 11, 2025

The Underpants, written by Steve Martin and directed by Tanner Sroufe, will open at the Adobe Theatre on June 13. The show will run through June 29. See here for more details!
Review: Carmen Cusack in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - May 11, 2025

Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.
BOY MEETS GIRL to Debut At The 2025 Queerly Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

Boundless Theater and producer Tommaso Cartia will present BOY MEETS GIRL - The Trials & Tribulations Of A Queer Man Living Under A Curse - written by Chetan Rao and Nalini Sharma and directed by David James Parr as part of the 2025 Queerly Festival.
Interview: Carmen Cusack on WICKED, BRIGHT STAR, & BULL DURHAM
by Jeffrey Kare - May 6, 2025

Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical.
BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Only bluegrass in the building as The Barn Theatre concludes its 97th Season with Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Tony-nominated musical Bright Star, directed by Joe Elefante of Pompton Plains, NJ.
Laura Benanti Will Make UK Premiere With Solo Show at the Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is a one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti. In this show, Benanti blends side-splitting storytelling with original songs.
PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE Begins This Month At Vagabond Players
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Vagabond Players will close out the 109th season with a comedy of cosmic proportions - PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE by legendary comedian, actor, and writer Steve Martin's.
Vagabond Players Closes 109th Season With PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

Vagabond Players will close out the 109th season with a comedy of cosmic proportions - PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE by legendary comedian, actor, and writer Steve Martin.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Steve Martin written?

Steve Martin has written 6 shows including Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Playwright), WASPs and Other Plays (Playwright), The Underpants (Playwright), Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), Bright Star (Book and Music), Meteor Shower (Playwright).

What awards has Steve Martin been nominated for?

Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Meteor Shower, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bright Star, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bright Star, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for As You Like It and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

What awards has Steve Martin won?

Steve Martin has won the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for Bright Star. He also received the Outstanding New Score award for Broadway or off-Broadway from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bright Star. Additionally, he won the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

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