In a new videy by USA TODAY's Jason Allen, funny man Martin Short discussed his new memoir, his role on Fox's 'Mulaney,' his many characters, and his favorite moment from his time on 'Saturday Night Live.' The actor will soon take over the starring role in Broadway's 'It's Only a Play.' Check out the video!
Martin Short, a celebrated comedian and actor, has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE almost 30 years ago. He returned to SNL to host their Christmas special on Dec 15, 2012.
Short's funny and heartfelt memoir, I Must Say: My Life As a Humble Comedy Legend, was published this month by HarperCollins and he can currently be seen as the self-centered comedy star and game show host Lou Cannon on the new television series Mulaney, airing Sunday nights on FOX.
Short won his first Emmy in 1982 while working on Canada's SCTV Comedy Network, which brought him to the attention of the producers of Saturday Night Live. He became a fan favorite for his portrayal of characters such as Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers, Jr., lawyer Nathan Thurm and "legendary songwriter" Irving Cohen. His popularity and exposure on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE led Short to cross over quickly into feature films. He made his debut in Three Amigos and followed with Inner Space, Three Fugitives, Clifford, Pure Luck and Tim Burton's Mars Attacks. One of Short's most memorable roles was as Franck the wedding planner in the remake of Father of the Bride, a role he reprised a few years later in Father of the Bride Part II. Short was featured in the animated filmsMadagascar 3 and Tim Burton's Frankenweenie and will next be seen as deranged dentist Rudy Blatnoyd in Paul Thomas Anderson's'70s noir, Inherent Vice, the first-ever film adapted from a novel by Thomas Pynchon.Source: USA TODAY
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