Martin Short
Date of birth: 1950-03-26
Place of birth: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Martin Hayter Short, Jiminy Glick, มาร์ติน ชอร์ต , 馬丁·肖特, مارتین شورت
Biography
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.
Movie Credits
Mars Attacks!
1996-12-13
A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if
Get Over It
2001-03-08
When Berke Landers, a popular high school basketball star, gets dumped by his life-long girlfriend,
Innerspace
1987-07-01
Test pilot Tuck Pendleton volunteers to test a special vessel for a miniaturization experiment. Acci
Clifford
1994-04-01
When his brother asks him to look after his young son, Clifford, Martin Daniels agrees, taking the b
Mumford
1999-09-24
When a would-be psychologist, curiously named Dr. Mumford, comes to the idyllic town of the same nam
Alice in Wonderland
1999-02-28
Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit-hole into a whimsical Wonderland, where she meets charact
Three Fugitives
1989-01-27
On his first day after being released from jail for 14 armed bank robberies, Lucas finds himself cau
¡Three Amigos!
1986-12-12
A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in s
Father of the Bride
1991-12-20
George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry
Father of the Bride Part II
1995-12-08
Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pr
The Spiderwick Chronicles
2008-02-14
Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Gra
Treasure Planet
2002-11-26
When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand wor
Jungle 2 Jungle
1997-03-04
Uptight New York City executive, Michael Cromwell, pursues his soon-to-be ex-wife to South America a
Back Home Again
2021-10-28
An animated reimaging of the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta's history, with upwards of 88,00
Earth to America
2005-11-20
Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environme
The Prince of Egypt
1998-12-16
The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at od
Lost and Found
1979-07-13
While visiting Switzerland, an American college professor, Adam, keeps running into a divorced Briti
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
2003-03-02
Being one of 101 takes its toll on Patch, who doesn't feel unique. When he's accidentally left behin
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006-11-02
Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary Figures
Captain Ron
1992-09-18
When mild-mannered Martin Harvey finds out that he has inherited a vintage yacht, he decides to take
Cat in the Hat: Tales About Tails
2011-04-05
What’s better than a tale or two? Tales about Tails from you know who! It so happens the Cat knows a
Frankenweenie
2012-10-04
When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way
A Simple Wish
1997-07-11
Murray is a male fairy godmother, and he is trying to help 8-year-old Anabel to fulfil her "simple w
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005-05-08
Hungry for an A-list interview that could launch him into the gossip-page stratosphere, Jiminy Glick
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023-04-26
Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s illustrio
Pure Luck
1991-08-09
The daughter of a wealthy businessman has disappeared in Mexico, and all the efforts to find her hav
Prince Charming
2001-07-13
After an extramarital indiscretion, a fairy-tale prince and his sidekick are turned into frogs for a
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
2012-06-06
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central P
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot about That!: Wings and Things
2010-09-07
Why do birds migrate? Why do some animals sleep during the day and wake up at night? And where does
The Pebble and the Penguin
1995-04-12
A bashful bachelor penguin named Hubie, who's partial to a pretty female named Marina. Ancient pengu
Cross My Heart
1987-12-13
A man and a woman go out on a "big" third date. He's ashamed to admit he just lost his job, and she'
Cat in the Hat: Tricks and Treats
2011-08-16
A new spooky adventure this DVD brings, with The Cat, Nick and Sally, Fish and the Things. Meet the
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
1997-05-15
A tribute to the Three Stooges comedy team, featuring old clips and home movies mixed with music per
Cat in the Hat: Ocean Commotion
2012-06-05
A brand new adventure, underwater we'll go, With the Cat and his friends in the ocean below! Swim wi
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!
2012-11-21
The Cat in the Hat, Sally, Nick and Fish help a baby reindeer find its way home in time for Christma
Cat in the Hat: Miles & Miles of Reptiles
2012-05-15
Oh the slithery and scaly friends we shall meet, when the Cat takes us all for a delightful new trea
Inherent Vice
2014-12-12
In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates th
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
2014-05-08
Dorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends,
Mack & Rita
2022-08-12
A 30-year-old spends a wild weekend in Palm Springs and wakes up to find she has magically transform
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002-05-05
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Seer Was Here
1978-12-10
Made for the landmark anthology series, For the Record, Seer Was Here is an example of the bold dram
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
2023-12-20
Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023-12-21
CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary car
All In
2014-05-27
A behind-the-scenes look at the team and event that made history. The DVD chronicles the Rider's in
Night of 100 Stars III
1990-05-21
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
2022-12-15
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended spec
Misery Loves Comedy
2015-01-23
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, act
On Location: Women of the Night
1987-07-11
HBO stand-up comedy special starring Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Poundstone, Rita Rudner, Judy Tenuta and
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
2007-06-16
A documentary film about three generations of female Jewish comedians and the complexity and challen
The Cat in the Hat: Surprise, Little Guys!
2010-03-05
Press the shrinkamadoodle - a new adventure begins! With The Cat in the Hat and his tiny new friends
Being Canadian
2015-09-18
What does it actually mean to be Canadian? This humorous documentary, featuring interviews with a wh
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
2004-09-28
In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re
The Family Man
1979-12-19
A happily married family man, owner of a parking garage in Manhattan, drifts into a romance with one
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
2012-04-03
A journey through the life and mind of Martin Short. And some of it is even true. “I, Martin Short,
Really Weird Tales
1986-10-04
The movie consists of three odd and strange tales that each teach a different lesson.
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
2011-04-29
Red Riding Hood is training in the group of Sister Hoods, when she and the Wolf are called to examin
The Big Picture
1989-09-15
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
2020-10-30
Follow Elvira as she searches for the Sanderson Sisters, interviewing various figures who claim to h
The Earth Day Special
1990-04-22
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April
Junket Whore
1998-10-12
A documentary film that explores the relationship between publicists and journalists in Hollywood.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
2001-12-14
Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a
Hairspray Live!
2016-12-07
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
1986-03-09
A college professor wishes he could live in Victorian England. Through a scientific experiment that
The Canadian Conspiracy
1986-06-08
A mockumentary illustrating a supposed conspiracy to infiltrate American culture through employing C
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
1989-09-24
A TV special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, m
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
2018-11-08
When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill his
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!
2016-07-25
It's the first day of Summer Vacation and The Cat in the Hat whisks Nick, Sally and Fish off on the
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!
2016-10-28
The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally on the craziest Halloween adventure, where they go to the Oo
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017-11-18
Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square G
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space!
2017-02-07
The Cat in the Hat joins Nick and Sally who are exploring the backyard when something extraordinary
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
2007-05-20
In 1980, the SCTV crew had a request from their broadcaster, the CBC, for distinctively Canadian con
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
1995-05-20
Late night, sketch/variety comedy special starring comedian Martin Short. It features most of Marty'
Love, Gilda
2018-04-18
Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonials from friends and colleagues offer insight into the
Bathtubs Over Broadway
2018-04-21
When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few inter
Who Is the Real Martin Short?
2017-01-01
He’s a legend, a comic genius, and a national treasure… but who is the real Martin Short? This film
Money For Nothing
1993-10-10
The story of an ambitious schoolboy, Gary Worrall (played by Christien Anholt), who sets out to make
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
2018-05-25
Comedians and writers Steve Martin and Martin Short perform a live comedy set with music by The Stee
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
1985-01-01
A made for Showtime network comedy special with numerous skits and music starring Martin Short and f
The Willoughbys
2020-04-22
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to ada
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
1992-12-31
Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out whe
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
1993-11-24
Captain New Eyes travels back in time and feeds dinosaurs his Brain Grain cereal, which makes them i
The Making of Me
1989-10-30
Martin Short narrates the story of "his own" birth to explain the subjects of sex, conception, pregn
Sunset Limousine
1983-10-12
Alan O'Black is a comic who wants to hit it big. But his endless attempts at stardom have worn down
The Addams Family
2019-10-10
The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty r
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
2019-12-18
Live performances of classic holiday-themed episodes from Norman Lear's hit shows "All in the Family
Johnny Appleseed
1986-10-31
Shelley Duvall acted as host for this 1980s television series about legendary characters and histori
The Best of SCTV
1988-09-05
Guy Caballero and Edith Prickley try to persuade the FCC to renew SCTV's license.
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989-06-03
In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical pe
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)
2020-09-25
The Banks Family reunites 25 years later for a very special event to benefit World Central Kitchen.
Andrea Martin... Together Again
1989-07-01
Nightclub performer makes a comeback.
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
1999-09-14
The making of The Prince of Egypt (1998).
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994-05-18
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
2020-01-02
Go back to the beginning of television's longest-running primetime drama with behind-the-scenes foot
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2025-09-06
A documentary about the legendary 1972 Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus, wh
Martin Short: Home Safe
1992-01-01
Martin Short teaches all about home safety in a very entertaining way.
This Is the Tom Green Documentary
2025-01-23
From outrageous stunts to a life-changing cancer battle and his decision to trade Hollywood for an O
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025-01-27
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos
John Candy: I Like Me
2025-09-04
Those who knew John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archiv
Friends of Gilda
1993-11-21
Friends of Gilda was a 1993 ninety-minute television special made by CBC Television to benefit the G
Downey Wrote That
2025-10-16
The documentary explores the sketches, contributions and influence of Jim Downey, SNL's longest-runn