Martin Short

Martin Short (born 1950) is a Canadian actor, screenwriter and singer.

Also recorded as Martin H. Short.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Martin Hayter Short.

Born at Hamilton in 1950.

In detail

Martin Short studied at McMaster University and Westdale Secondary School. the recorded working language is English.

Stan Laurel, Harpo Marx and Jerry Lewis are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Pacific Palisades and Lake Rosseau.

Distinctions recorded are Member of the Order of Canada, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Theatre World Award and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

Sources

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“Martin Short”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q329744: Martin Short
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1950
Awards: Member of the Order of Canada,Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series,Theatre World Award,Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical,Earle Grey Award,Canada's Walk of Fame
Family: film_directors
Authority: Q329744
Languages: English
Birth name: Martin Hayter Short
Influences: Stan Laurel,Harpo Marx,Jerry Lewis,Dick Van Dyke
Production: one_pass
Residences: Pacific Palisades,Lake Rosseau
Birth place: Hamilton
Educated at: McMaster University,Westdale Secondary School
Nationality: Canada,United States
Occupations: actor,screenwriter,singer,comedian,film director
External identifiers: wikidata: Q329744 · wikipedia: Martin Short
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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