Martin Short

Martin Short

75 · Born: Mar 26, 1950

Personal Details

BornMar 26, 1950 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Parents
  • Charles Patrick Short
  • Olive Hayter
Relatives
  • Michael Short (Sibling)

Biography

Martin Hayter Short, a renowned Canadian-American actor, comedian, singer, and writer, has garnered widespread recognition and accolades throughout his illustrious career.

He has won numerous prestigious awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award, solidifying his reputation as a master of his craft.

In 2019, Short was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, a testament to his outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.

Furthermore, he has received honors from Queen Elizabeth II, including the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, underscoring his significance as a global cultural icon.

Career

2025
Grimsburg
Grimsburg as Otis Volcanowitz (voice)
2023
Mack & Rita
Mack & Rita as Cheese (voice)
2021
2020
The Willoughbys
The Willoughbys as The Father (voice)
2019
The Addams Family
The Addams Family as Grandpa Frump (voice)
2018
Elliot the Littlest Reindeer
Elliot the Littlest Reindeer as Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice)
2016
Hairspray Live!
Hairspray Live! as Wilbur Turnblad
2014
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return as The Appraiser / The Jester (voice)
Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice as Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
Mulaney
Mulaney as Lou
2012
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie as Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
2011
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil as Kirk the Woodsman (voice)
2010
Damages
Damages as Leonard Winstone
2008
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles as Thimbletack (voice)
2005
Earth to America
Earth to America as Nathan Thurm
2004
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood as Jiminy Glick / David Lynch
2003
Primetime Glick
Primetime Glick as Jiminy Glick
Treasure Planet
Treasure Planet as B.E.N. (voice)
2001
Get Over It
Get Over It as Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates
1999
Mumford
Mumford as Lionel Dillard
1998
The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt as Huy (voice)
Merlin
Merlin as Frik
1997
Jungle 2 Jungle
Jungle 2 Jungle as Richard Kempster
1996
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks! as Jerry Ross
1995
Father of the Bride Part II
Father of the Bride Part II as Franck Eggelhoffer
1994
Clifford
Clifford as Clifford Daniels
1993
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story as Stubbs the Clown (voice)
Captain Ron
Captain Ron as Martin Harvey
1991
Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride as Franck Eggelhoffer
Pure Luck
Pure Luck as Eugene Proctor
1990
1989
Three Fugitives
Three Fugitives as Ned Perry
The Big Picture
The Big Picture as Neil Sussman - Nick's Agent
1987
Innerspace
Innerspace as Jack Putter
Really Weird Tales
Really Weird Tales as Shucky (segment "All's Well That Ends Strange")
Cross My Heart
Cross My Heart as David Morgan
Three Amigos!
Three Amigos! as Ned Nederlander
1983
Sunset Limousine
Sunset Limousine as Bradley Z. Coleman
1979
2001