Actor
Martin Short
- Born: 26 March 1950, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Estimated net worth: $40 million
Martin Short is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer known for his work in television and film. He gained fame from roles in 'SCTV,' 'Three Amigos,' and 'Father of the Bride.' Short's career is marked by his distinctive voice and energetic comedic…
Martin Short: best films and shows
About Martin Short
Martin Short is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer known for his work in television and film. He gained fame from roles in 'SCTV,' 'Three Amigos,' and 'Father of the Bride.' Short's career is marked by his distinctive voice and energetic comedic style, making him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
- Born
- 26 March 1950, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
- Spouses
- Nancy Dolman (1980-2010)
- Children
- 3 (Kate Short, Oliver Short, Henry Short)
- Parents
- Richard Short, Betty Short
- Estimated net worth
- $40 million
Fun facts about Martin Short
- Martin Short was a member of the original cast of 'SCTV,' which earned him critical acclaim and multiple awards.
- He has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Famous Martin Short quotes
“I am so excited to be here. I am so excited to be anywhere.”
“I think the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
“I have a great deal of respect for the audience.”
Martin Short: coming up
- Sock It to Me: The Legend of George Schlatter (Movie, Self)8 December 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Martin Short filmography
Cast (219)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... Movie | Self / Jeffrey | |
| 2026 | Marty, Life Is Short Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2026 | Lorne Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2025 | Starring Dick Van Dyke Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2025 | I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Downey Wrote That Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast TV | Self | |
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me Movie | Self - Actor, SCTV | 7.9 |
| 2025 | Good Hang with Amy Poehler TV | Self - Guest | 5.5 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2025 | This Is the Tom Green Documentary Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2024 | An SNL Thanksgiving Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 2024 | STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2024 | Grimsburg TV | Otis Volcanowitz (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2023 | Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Movie | Kingfish (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2023 | Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love Movie | Self - Guest | 8.2 |
| 2022 | Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration Movie | Lumière | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Mack & Rita Movie | Cheese (voice) | 5.5 |
| 2022 | Password TV | Self - Celebrity Guest | 4.4 |
| 2021 | Back Home Again Movie | Justin Beaver (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Only Murders in the Building TV | Oliver Putnam | 8.4 |
| 2021 | Schmigadoon! TV | Steve the Leprechaun | 6.8 |
| 2021 | Schmigadoon! TV | Oscar the Leprechaun | 6.8 |
| 2020 | In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover Movie | Martin Short | 7.1 |
| 2020 | Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) Movie | Franck | 7.4 |
| 2020 | Tough As Nails TV | Self | 8.8 |
| 2020 | The Willoughbys Movie | The Father (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self - Special Guest | |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self | |
| 2020 | The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU Movie | (archive footage) | 9.7 |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" Movie | Self - Performer | 6.1 |
| 2019 | The Morning Show TV | Dick Lundy | 7.7 |
| 2019 | The Addams Family Movie | Grandpa Frump (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Lights Out with David Spade TV | Self - Panelist | 5.8 |
| 2018 | Bathtubs Over Broadway Movie | Self | 8.3 |
| 2018 | Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer Movie | Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice) | 5.7 |
| 2018 | Love, Gilda Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2018 | Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2017 | Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs Movie | Self | 6.4 |
| 2017 | Big Mouth TV | Gordie (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2017 | The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space! Movie | The Cat in the Hat | 4.0 |
| 2017 | Who Is the Real Martin Short? Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2016 | Hairspray Live! Movie | Wilbur Turnblad | 7.3 |
| 2016 | The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween! Movie | The Cat in the Hat | 5.6 |
| 2016 | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping! Movie | The Cat in the Hat | 5.0 |
| 2016 | Match Game TV | Self - Host | 6.5 |
| 2016 | Maya & Marty TV | Self - Host | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Being Canadian Movie | Self | 5.6 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Difficult People TV | Martin Short | 6.3 |
| 2015 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TV | Dr. Franff | 7.1 |
| 2015 | The Last Man on Earth TV | Murder victim | 6.9 |
| 2015 | Misery Loves Comedy Movie | Self | 6.1 |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | Inherent Vice Movie | Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S. | 6.5 |
| 2014 | Mulaney TV | Lou | 4.2 |
| 2014 | BoJack Horseman TV | Poppy Stilton (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2014 | All In Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2014 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return Movie | The Appraiser / The Jester (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Off Camera with Sam Jones TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Hollywood Game Night TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! Movie | The Cat in the Hat | 5.5 |
| 2012 | Frankenweenie Movie | Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2012 | Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Movie | Stefano (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2012 | Cat in the Hat: Ocean Commotion Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 2012 | Cat in the Hat: Miles & Miles of Reptiles Movie | Cat in the Hat | 10.0 |
| 2012 | I, Martin Short, Goes Home Movie | Various Characters | 2.3 |
| 2012 | Canada's Got Talent TV | Self - Judge | 7.5 |
| 2012 | Inside Comedy TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2011 | Cat in the Hat: Tricks and Treats Movie | The Cat in the Hat | |
| 2011 | Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil Movie | Kirk the Woodsman (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2011 | Cat in the Hat: Tales About Tails Movie | The Cat in the Hat | |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self - Guest | 7.2 |
| 2010 | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot about That!: Wings and Things Movie | The Cat in the Hat | 10.0 |
| 2010 | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! TV | The Cat in the Hat (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2010 | The Cat in the Hat: Surprise, Little Guys! Movie | The Cat in the Hat | |
| 2010 | The Marriage Ref TV | Self - Panelist | 3.8 |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Merv Schechter | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2008 | The Spiderwick Chronicles Movie | Thimbletack (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2007 | Damages TV | Leonard Winstone | 7.5 |
| 2007 | Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women Movie | Self | |
| 2007 | Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Movie | Jack Frost | 5.6 |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray TV | Unknown character | 5.1 |
| 2006 | Second City: First Family of Comedy TV | Self | |
| 2005 | Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg TV | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 2005 | Earth to America Movie | Nathan Thurm | 7.7 |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother TV | Garrison Cootes | 8.1 |
| 2005 | Weeds TV | Steward Havens | 7.5 |
| 2005 | Jiminy Glick in Lalawood Movie | Jiminy Glick / David Lynch | 4.4 |
| 2005 | Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper Movie | Preminger (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2004 | Dennis Miller TV | Unknown character | |
| 2003 | Arrested Development TV | Uncle Jack | 7.9 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music Vol. 5 Movie | Self | |
| 2003 | 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure Movie | Lars (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Jiminy Glick | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Jiminy Glick | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest Host | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Treasure Planet Movie | B.E.N. (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2002 | NBC 75th Anniversary Special Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Movie | Ooblar (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Good Day Live TV | Self | 3.8 |
| 2001 | Prince Charming Movie | Rodney | 6.9 |
| 2001 | Primetime Glick TV | Jiminy Glick | 7.2 |
| 2001 | Get Over It Movie | Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates | 5.6 |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Martin Short | 8.1 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 1999 | Mumford Movie | Lionel Dillard | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Sebastian Ballentine | 8.0 |
| 1999 | The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.6 |
| 1999 | The Martin Short Show TV | Self - Host | 6.5 |
| 1999 | Alice in Wonderland Movie | Mad Hatter | 6.2 |
| 1998 | The Prince of Egypt Movie | Huy (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1998 | Junket Whore Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self - Panelist | 7.6 |
| 1998 | Merlin TV | Frik | 7.0 |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Unknown character | 6.9 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 1997 | A Simple Wish Movie | Murray | 5.5 |
| 1997 | The Three Stooges Greatest Hits! Movie | Self - Host | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Jungle 2 Jungle Movie | Richard Kempster | 5.4 |
| 1996 | Mars Attacks! Movie | Jerry Ross | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.1 |
| 1996 | Muppets Tonight TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1995 | Father of the Bride Part II Movie | Franck Eggelhoffer | 6.3 |
| 1995 | MADtv TV | Jiminy Glick | 7.1 |
| 1995 | MADtv TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1995 | The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show Movie | Self / Various | 8.5 |
| 1995 | The Pebble and the Penguin Movie | Hubie (voice) | 5.2 |
| 1994 | The Martin Short Show TV | Marty Short | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio TV | Self | |
| 1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Movie | Ed Grimley (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Clifford Movie | Clifford Daniels | 5.1 |
| 1993 | We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story Movie | Stubbs the Clown (voice) | 6.1 |
| 1993 | Friends of Gilda Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Money For Nothing Movie | Harrison Kilray | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman TV | Self - Guest | 6.5 |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out Movie | Martin Short | 6.1 |
| 1992 | Captain Ron Movie | Martin Harvey | 5.6 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1992 | Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories TV | Narrator (voice) | 9.5 |
| 1992 | Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy TV | Self | |
| 1992 | Martin Short: Home Safe Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 1991 | Father of the Bride Movie | Franck Eggelhoffer | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Pure Luck Movie | Eugene Proctor | 5.6 |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III Movie | Self | 4.3 |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special Movie | Nathan Thurm | 6.1 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Guthrie Frenel (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Making of Me Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Dink, the Little Dinosaur TV | Unknown character | 4.6 |
| 1989 | The Big Picture Movie | Neil Sussman - Nick's Agent | 5.9 |
| 1989 | Screen One TV | Harrison Kilray | 7.2 |
| 1989 | Andrea Martin... Together Again Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1989 | I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood Movie | Various Roles | 6.8 |
| 1989 | Three Fugitives Movie | Ned Perry | 6.7 |
| 1988 | The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley TV | Ed Grimley (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1988 | The Best of SCTV Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1987 | Cross My Heart Movie | David Morgan | 5.3 |
| 1987 | On Location: Women of the Night Movie | Host | 8.0 |
| 1987 | Innerspace Movie | Jack Putter | 6.8 |
| 1986 | ¡Three Amigos! Movie | Ned Nederlander | 6.3 |
| 1986 | Johnny Appleseed Movie | Jonathan Chapman | |
| 1986 | Really Weird Tales Movie | Shucky (segment "All's Well That Ends Strange") | 5.8 |
| 1986 | American Masters TV | Self - Interviewee | 7.0 |
| 1986 | The Canadian Conspiracy Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 1986 | The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood Movie | King Louis XVI | 5.5 |
| 1985 | Tall Tales & Legends TV | Johnny Appleseed | 6.0 |
| 1985 | Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas Movie | Unknown character | 9.3 |
| 1984 | Jeopardy! TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1983 | SCTV Channel TV | Unknown character | 7.8 |
| 1983 | Sunset Limousine Movie | Bradley Z. Coleman | 4.5 |
| 1983 | Reading Rainbow TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 8.4 |
| 1982 | O Canada! Movie | Narrator | 9.0 |
| 1981 | SCTV Network 90 TV | Various | 7.3 |
| 1980 | I'm a Big Girl Now TV | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1979 | The Family Man Movie | Louie | 8.0 |
| 1979 | The Associates TV | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1979 | Lost and Found Movie | Engel | 6.0 |
| 1979 | CBS News Sunday Morning TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1978 | Seer Was Here Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1978 | Taxi TV | Mitch Harris | 7.3 |
| 1977 | The Love Boat TV | Melvin | 6.2 |
| 1976 | Second City Television TV | Self - Various Characters | 7.8 |
| 1976 | For the Record TV | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Various Characters | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Jiminy Glick (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Bartender (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Co-Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1974 | Cucumber TV | Smokey The Hare | |
| 1972 | The David Steinberg Show TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1949 | The Emmy Awards TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
Crew (20)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Only Murders in the Building TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.4 |
| 2018 | Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2018 | Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Match Game TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2012 | I, Martin Short, Goes Home Movie | Writer · Writing | 2.3 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | I, Martin Short, Goes Home Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 2.3 |
| 2005 | Jiminy Glick in Lalawood Movie | Producer · Production | 4.4 |
| 2005 | Jiminy Glick in Lalawood Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.4 |
| 2001 | Primetime Glick TV | Creator · Creator | 7.2 |
| 2001 | Primetime Glick TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 1995 | The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.5 |
| 1995 | The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.5 |
| 1994 | The Martin Short Show TV | Creator · Creator | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Friends of Gilda Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1989 | I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1989 | I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood Movie | Songs · Sound | 6.8 |
| 1988 | The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley TV | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 1985 | Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas Movie | Writer · Writing | 9.3 |
| 1985 | Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 9.3 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
Latest releases
- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...2026
- Marty, Life Is Short2026 / TMDB 8.0
- Lorne2026 / TMDB 7.1
- Starring Dick Van Dyke2025 / TMDB 10.0
- I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not2025 / TMDB 6.5
- Downey Wrote That2025
Questions about Martin Short
What are some of Martin Short's most notable performances?
Martin Short is known for his roles in 'SCTV,' 'Three Amigos,' and 'Father of the Bride.' He has also starred in various Broadway productions, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Has Martin Short won any awards?
Yes, Martin Short has won multiple awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for 'The Goodbye Girl.'
What was Martin Short's first film?
Martin Short's first film was 'The National Lampoon Show' in 1978, which marked the beginning of his film career.
What are Martin Short's most successful films?
Some of Martin Short's most successful films include 'Father of the Bride,' 'Three Amigos,' and 'Inner Space,' all of which contributed to his popularity.
What can you tell me about Martin Short's personal life?
Martin Short was married to Nancy Dolman from 1980 until her passing in 2010. He has three children: Kate, Oliver, and Henry.
What is Martin Short's estimated net worth?
Martin Short's estimated net worth is approximately $40 million, reflecting his successful career in comedy and acting.
What are some milestones in Martin Short's filmography?
Milestones in Martin Short's filmography include his breakthrough role in 'SCTV,' his film debut in 'The National Lampoon Show,' and his acclaimed performances in 'Father of the Bride' and 'Three Amigos.'
What impact has Martin Short had on comedy?
Martin Short has had a significant impact on comedy through his innovative character work, sharp wit, and ability to combine humor with heartfelt moments, influencing many comedians and actors.