Martin Short
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
76 years
Origin
Canada
Active
1944 — Present
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.
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Saturday Night Live
Writer
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
BoJack Horseman
as Poppy Stilton (voice)
Only Murders in the Building
Executive Producer
How I Met Your Mother
as Garrison Cootes
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Martin Short
The Simpsons
as Guthrie Frenel (voice)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Sebastian Ballentine
Modern Family
as Merv Schechter
Arrested Development
as Uncle Jack
John Candy: I Like Me
as Self - Actor, SCTV
The Morning Show
as Dick Lundy
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
194 Credits found
SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of
Self
2026
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self / Jeffrey
2026
Marty, Life Is Short
Self
2026
Lorne
Self
2026
Starring Dick Van Dyke
Self
2025
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not
Self
2025
Downey Wrote That
Self
2025
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast
Self
2025
John Candy: I Like Me
Self - Actor, SCTV
2025
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Self - Guest
2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self
2025
This Is the Tom Green Documentary
Self (archive footage)
2025
An SNL Thanksgiving
(archive footage)
2024
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces
Self
2024
Grimsburg
Otis Volcanowitz (voice)
2024
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Self
2023
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Kingfish (voice)
2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
2023
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Lumière
2022
Mack & Rita
Cheese (voice)
2022
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest
2022
Back Home Again
Justin Beaver (voice)
2021
Only Murders in the Building
Executive Producer
2021
Schmigadoon!
Oscar the Leprechaun
2021
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
Martin Short
2020
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)
Franck
2020
Tough As Nails
Self
2020
The Willoughbys
The Father (voice)
2020
Stars in the House
Self - Special Guest
2020
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
(archive footage)
2020
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Self - Performer
2019
The Morning Show
Dick Lundy
2019
The Addams Family
Grandpa Frump (voice)
2019
Lights Out with David Spade
Self - Panelist
2019
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Self
2018
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice)
2018
Love, Gilda
Self
2018
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
Executive Producer
2018
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Self
2017
Big Mouth
Gordie (voice)
2017
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space!
The Cat in the Hat
2017
Who Is the Real Martin Short?
Cast
2017
Hairspray Live!
Wilbur Turnblad
2016
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!
The Cat in the Hat
2016
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!
The Cat in the Hat
2016
Match Game
Executive Producer
2016
Maya & Marty
Self - Host
2016
Being Canadian
Self
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
Difficult People
Martin Short
2015
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Dr. Franff
2015
The Last Man on Earth
Murder victim
2015
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
2015
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self
2014
Inherent Vice
Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
2014
Mulaney
Lou
2014
BoJack Horseman
Poppy Stilton (voice)
2014
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
The Appraiser / The Jester (voice)
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014