Martin Short
Martin Short
Martin Hayter Short CMis a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, voice actor, singer and producer. He is known for his work on the television programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He has starred in comedy films, such as Three Amigos, Innerspace, Three Fugitives, Father of the Bride, Pure Luck, Father of the Bride Part II, Mars Attacks!and Jungle 2 Jungle, and created the characters Jiminy Glick and Ed Grimley. He has won a Tony Award for Leading Actor in a Musical...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth26 March 1950
CityHamilton, Canada
CountryUnited States of America
Whether arrogantly or what, I view myself simply as an actor.
I've never done an improvised movie as a fictitious character. I think that's the challenge.
Sometimes people get passionate about the obscure jokes.
I think loss can fuel how you lead your whole life.
My mother was the concert master of the symphony. Absurdity and eccentricity were not criticized.
I have a kind of objective luxury about my career.
I hate to lull the audience into letting them think that something is something. It's always fun to defy expectations.
No one is any one thing.
I have sometimes imagined my own death and brought myself to tears.
All these things that enter your head are assignments. You write them up and then throw them out there and if someone wants to do it, your assignment is done.
Ill give you an idea of how Jewish Mel Brooks is: Thats a nose job.
It's better to love a short...
Being the youngest of five, you're adored, you're fueled with confidence.
I've done lots of improv things but not a whole movie.