Martin Short
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Martin Hayter Short is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer. Short is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television shows. His awards include two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Tony Award. Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.
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Martin Hayter Short is a Canadian and American actor, screenwriter, singer, and voice actor who began his professional career in 1972. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, he is a citizen of both Canada and the United States. He attended McMaster University and speaks English. His artistic influences include Stan Laurel, Harpo Marx, Jerry Lewis, and Dick Van Dyke.
Short has received several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Theatre World Award, a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, and induction into Canada's Walk of Fame. He has also been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy. He is married to Nancy Dolman and is a relative of Clare Short.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1943
- Died
- 2020
- Works
- 19
Top works
- 'INSIDE THE BROTHERHOOD, FUTHER SECRETS OF THE FREEMASONS'
- Crime Inc.
- Secrets of the Jury Room
- Inside the Brotherhood
- Rise of the Mafia
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Country
- Canada
- Active from
- 1950
Discography
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Encyclopedic overview
Martin Hayter Short (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer. He is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television shows. His awards include two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Tony Award. Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.
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.
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