Martin Short
Birth Place: Hamilton, ON, CANADA
Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards (May 27, 2026)
Conversation With Jason Alexander is Coming to Chicago Shakespeare Theater (May 20, 2026)
Photos: Martin Short, Andrea Martin & More Attend MARTY, LIFE IS SHORT Hollywood Screening (May 12, 2026)
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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Martin Short - , The Goodbye Girl
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Martin Short, The Goodbye Girl
Martin Short , The Goodbye Girl
Videos
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
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
News
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards. Take a look at the full list here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the return of Jason Alexander for a special event, As Long As You’re Asking: A Conversation with Jason Alexander.
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2026
On Wednesday, May 6, Netflix hosted a special screening of Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about Tony Award-winning performer Martin Short, at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Take a look at photos from the event.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Martin Short has his sights set on returning to Broadway, and he may be bringing Meryl Streep with him! In a new interview, Short teased that he and his Only Murders in the Building co-star Streep are working on a Broadway show together.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short Tour featuring Jeff Babko and Steep Canyon Rangers added a second show at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis in Octpb
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
Martin Short is taking center stage in the first trailer for Marty, Life Is Short, a new documentary about the Tony Award-winning performer. Watch the trailer, featuring appearances from Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, and the late, great Catherine O'Hara.
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2026
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the North American rights for the documentary about the original Toronto production of Godspell. It will hit theaters this September.
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2026
Meryl Streep tells Andy Cohen she and Martin Short have been chatting about doing Broadway together. Could this dream duo actually happen?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 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 this fall. Tickets go on sale in April.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 26, 2026
Since the start of television’s legendary Saturday Night Live in 1975, there has been cross-over between the show and Broadway. Actors who have started out on Broadway have ended up gracing our televisions on Saturday night as cast members in the sketch comedy program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026
The Florida Film Festival has announced the film lineup and events schedule for next month’s 35th edition, featuring a documentary about the original Toronto production of the musical Godspell, the dark comedy Over Your Dead Body, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
The Beverly Hills Film Festival will return April 12–19, 2026 with a record 450 films from more than 65 countries. The festival will feature screenings, panels, and events at venues including TCL Chinese Theatres and The Beverly Hilton.
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 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 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 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.
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: - 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 - Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Goodbye Girl - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Goodbye Girl.
Martin Short has written 1 shows including Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Conceiver).
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