Martin Short

Martin Short

Acting

Born:
1950-03-26
Place of birth:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Martin Hayter Short, CM (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, singer and producer. He is best known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He has also starred in many popular comedic films such as Three Amigos, Innerspace, Pure Luck, Jungle 2 Jungle, Mars Attacks!, Father of the Bride, and Father of the Bride Part 2.

Known For

Filmography

Sock It to Me: The Legend of George Schlatter

Sock It to Me: The Legend of George Schlatter

2026Self
Movie
SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of

SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of

7.02026Self
Movie
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

2026Self / Jeffrey
Movie
Marty, Life Is Short

Marty, Life Is Short

8.02026Self
Movie
Lorne

Lorne

7.12026Self
Movie
Starring Dick Van Dyke

Starring Dick Van Dyke

10.02025Self
Movie
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not

6.62025Self
Movie
Downey Wrote That

Downey Wrote That

6.02025Self
Movie
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast

Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast

2025Self
TV
John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me

7.92025Self - Actor, SCTV
Movie
Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

5.52025Self - Guest
TV
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

7.62025Self
Movie
This Is the Tom Green Documentary

This Is the Tom Green Documentary

7.32025Self (archive footage)
Movie
An SNL Thanksgiving

An SNL Thanksgiving

2024(archive footage)
Movie
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

7.82024Self
TV
Grimsburg

Grimsburg

6.22024Otis Volcanowitz (voice)
TV
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

7.12023Self
Movie
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

6.52023Kingfish (voice)
Movie
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

8.12023Self - Guest
Movie
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

6.82022Lumière
Movie
Mack & Rita

Mack & Rita

5.52022Cheese (voice)
Movie
Password

Password

4.42022Self - Celebrity Guest
TV
Back Home Again

Back Home Again

7.02021Justin Beaver (voice)
Movie
Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building

8.42021Oliver Putnam
TV
Schmigadoon!

Schmigadoon!

6.92021Steve the Leprechaun
TV
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

7.12020Martin Short
Movie
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)

Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)

7.32020Franck
Movie
Tough As Nails

Tough As Nails

8.82020Self
TV
The Willoughbys

The Willoughbys

7.12020The Father (voice)
Movie
Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020Self
TV
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

9.72020(archive footage)
Movie
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

6.12019Self - Performer
Movie
The Morning Show

The Morning Show

7.72019Dick Lundy
TV
The Addams Family

The Addams Family

6.62019Grandpa Frump (voice)
Movie
Lights Out with David Spade

Lights Out with David Spade

5.82019Self - Panelist
TV
Bathtubs Over Broadway

Bathtubs Over Broadway

8.32018Self
Movie
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

5.72018Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice)
Movie
Love, Gilda

Love, Gilda

7.22018Self
Movie
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

6.62018Self
Movie
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

6.42017Self
Movie
Big Mouth

Big Mouth

7.62017Gordie (voice)
TV
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space!

The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space!

4.02017The Cat in the Hat
Movie
Who Is the Real Martin Short?

Who Is the Real Martin Short?

2017
Movie
Hairspray Live!

Hairspray Live!

7.42016Wilbur Turnblad
Movie
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!

The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!

5.62016The Cat in the Hat
Movie
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!

5.02016The Cat in the Hat
Movie
Match Game

Match Game

6.52016Self - Host
TV
Maya & Marty

Maya & Marty

5.52016Self - Host
TV
Being Canadian

Being Canadian

5.62015Self
Movie
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

6.12015Self - Guest
TV
Difficult People

Difficult People

6.22015Martin Short
TV
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

7.12015Dr. Franff
TV
The Last Man on Earth

The Last Man on Earth

6.92015Murder victim
TV
Misery Loves Comedy

Misery Loves Comedy

6.12015Self
Movie
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

4.22014Self
TV
Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

6.52014Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
Movie
Mulaney

Mulaney

4.22014Lou
TV
BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman

8.52014Poppy Stilton (voice)
TV
All In

All In

5.92014Self
Movie
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return

6.22014The Appraiser / The Jester (voice)
Movie