Martin Short
Date of Birth: March 26, 1950 (76)
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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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
[ 1972 ] Smokey the Hare
[ 1976-1977 ] Johnny Del Bravo
[ 1979 ] Weepy
[ 1979 ] Tucker Kerwin
[ 1980 ] Melvin
[ 1980-1981 ] Neal Stryker
[ 1981 ] Pancho
[ 1981 ] Mitch Harris
[ 1982-1983 ] Various, Ed Grimley
[ 1986 ] Johnny Appleseed
[ 1988 ] Ed Grimley, Emil Gustav
[ 1989-1990 ] Lou, football fan, Doc the Elvis Presley Freak
[ 1991 ] Eddie O'Donnell
[ 1993 ] Harrison Kilray
[ 1998 ] Frik
[ 2002 ] Martin Short
[ 2001-2003 ] Jiminy Glick, Miss Gathercole
[ 2005 ] Uncle Jack
[ 2005 ] Sebastian Ballentine, Henry Palaver
[ 2010 ] Leonard Winstone
[ 2011 ] Steward Havens
[ 2011-2012 ] Garrison Cootes
[ 2014 ] Chuck Pastry
[ 2015 ] Martin Short
[ 2014-2015 ] Lou Cannon
[ 2015 ] Dr. Franff
[ 2015 ] Ned Nederlander
[ 2016 ] Various, Jiminy Glick, Abraham Lincoln
[ 2016 ] Merv Schechter
[ 2017 ] Poppy Stilton
[ 2017 ] Guthrie Frenel
[ 2010-2018 ] The Cat in the Hat, The Cat in The Hat, The Cat In The Hat
[ 2018 ] Man in SUV
[ 2018 ] Tony Tennelli
[ 2019 ] Gordie
[ 2019-2021 ] Dick Lundy
[ 2021-2022 ] Leprechaun
[ 2007-2024 ] Jiminy Glick
[ 2021-2025 ] Oliver Putnam
[ 2024-2025 ] Otis Volcanowitz (voice)
Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Colman Domingo, Tiffany Haddish & More Set to Guest Host JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! This Summer
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-22 15:25:35
Video: MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Documentary Trailer Spotlights Martin Short
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-01 10:46:30
Video: Lorne Michaels Spotlighted in New Trailer for LORNE Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-05 10:11:24
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
Exclusive: Martin Short Previews MATCH GAME Feat. Selena Gomez, Tituss Burgess, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-23 13:00:40
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: Peter Hylenski Unpacks His 4-Show, 2-Tony Nomination Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2025-06-05 16:38:52
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
News
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
Nick Davis' documentary on the 1972 Toronto production of GODSPELL, which launched the careers of future SNL and SCTV stars, is set for its U.S. theatrical premiere at Film Forum.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to RUN AMOK, NB Mager's directorial debut, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
by Sophia Dodson - Aug 12, 2026
The building, fittingly, used to be a church. Though it has been repurposed to house the CLOG, it retains many elements of a house of worship. Instead of your average seating arrangement, the audience members fill rows and rows of pews.
by Brett Cullum - Jul 28, 2026
Regina is probably one of the hardest vocal tracks that I've been dealt. Just making sure: as an actor/performer, my instrument is part of my body, so preparing physically. I've been really, really diligent with both by this, it's so lame, but my workouts, my supplement regimen, my hydration, just making sure that I can give a consistent performance every night and do that while also in stilettos.
by - Jul 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
You can now get a first look at the trailer for the story behind Toronto's 'Godspell' in the documentary, YOU HAD TO BE THERE, directed by Nick Davis, and starring Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced a multi-city DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS tour, kicking off in Phoenix and wrapping in San Jose, with stops in Seattle, Austin, Salt Lake City, and Nashville.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 13, 2026
Lesher Center is set to present in partnership with Diablo Regional Arts Association, a collection of internationally recognized performers for their 2026/27 season Headliners Series. Featuring a diverse roster of celebrated artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
Emmy Award Winner Derek Hough will be delivering Chicago’s opening monologue on Broadway. A post-performance talk back with Mark Ballas will follow the performance.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller revealed the 78th Primetime Emmy Award nominations on Wednesday morning. Nominees include Broadway's Carrie Coon, Sarah Pidgeon, Ayo Edeberi, Sarah Snook, Laurie Metcalf, and more. Check out the full list!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 26, 2026
Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations.
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 4, 2026
Newsies, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein premiered on Broadway in 2012. BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the cast has been up to since the show first burst onto Broadway!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026
This summer, a slew of celebrities will serve as guest hosts for Jimmy Kimmel Live, including Tiffany Haddish, Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Oscar and Tony-nominee Colman Domingo, and Jelly Roll.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
Joining the cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 6 are stage and screen star David Tennant, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, Doctor Who alum Jodie Whittaker, Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent, comedian Richard Ayoade, Adrian Lukis, and Olivier Award winner Kathryn Hunter.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN as the final production of its 18th season, directed by Kathy Mulay, featuring the Tony Award-winning score by Pasek and Paul.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2026
Joining the cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 6 are stage and screen star Derek Jacobi, Olivier winner Anjana Vasan, Olivier nominee Jane Horrocks, Sherlock star Martin Freeman, comedian Jamie Demetriou, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner, and Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicol.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2026
The latest season of Only Murders in the Building will feature appearances from West End alum Jennifer Saunders, Sean Teale, Bridgerton's Simone Ashley, Amar Chadha-Patel, Cabaret alum Rhea Norwood, Tony Award-nominee Matthew Beard and Sharon Horgan.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 9, 2026
Roger Bart is scheduled to open the tour at the Bristol Hippodrome (8 October – 21 November 2026) as well as playing the Edinburgh Playhouse (2 December 2026 – 2 January 2027).
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Tony Award winner Roger Bart will reprise his role as Doc Brown alongside Australian actor Axel Duffy as Marty McFly in the first-ever UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 6, 2026
These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.
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 the following awards for his Broadway performances: **Drama Desk Awards** - Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Little Me **Outer Critics Circle Awards** - Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Little Me and Best Actor in a Musical for The Goodbye Girl **Tony Awards** - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Little Me
Martin Short has written 1 shows including Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Conceiver).
