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Martin Short

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Key facts

Full name Martin Hayter Short[2]
Birth date March 26, 1950[1]
Birth place Hamilton, Ontario, Canada[2]
Occupations actor, comedian, writer[1]
Notable work SCTV, Saturday Night Live, Only Murders in the Building[2]
Awards two Primetime Emmy Awards; one Tony Award[1]

Martin Short is a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer, best known for sketch comedy on *SCTV* and *Saturday Night Live*, and for roles in film, television, and theater.

Context

Martin Short was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and began his career in Canadian stage and television comedy, including *Godspell*, Second City Toronto, and *SCTV* [3]. He became widely known in the U.S. through *Saturday Night Live* and later film and television roles [2]. He has collaborated with Steve Martin on projects like *Only Murders in the Building* [2]. Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019 [1].

Documented claims

  • He began his career in Canadian stage and television comedy, including Godspell, Second City Toronto, and SCTV. [3]
  • He was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019. [1]

Related

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Questions and answers

Does Martin Short still live in Canada?

Martin Short was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, but he has spent much of his career in the U.S. [2]. The sources do not specify his current residence.

Are Meryl Streep and Martin Short together?

The sources do not mention any romantic relationship between Meryl Streep and Martin Short. They have co-starred in *Only Murders in the Building* [2].

What was the tragedy of Martin Short?

The sources do not describe any tragedy in Martin Short's life. They focus on his career and achievements [1].

Why did Martin Short's daughter pass away?

The sources do not provide information about Martin Short's daughter or her passing. They do not cover his family details [2].

Sources

  1. Martin Short | Kennedy Center — kennedy-center.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Martin Short — secondcity.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Martin Short | Biography | Research Starters — ebsco.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People