Martin Short
Also known as Martin H. Short
Martin Hayter Short is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer. Short is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television shows. His awards include two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Tony Award. Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.
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Martin Short is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer known for his energetic sketch comedy performances and roles in numerous films and television shows. He is an accomplished entertainer who has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Tony Award, and was honored as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.
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- 1943
- Died
- 2020
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- 19
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- 'INSIDE THE BROTHERHOOD, FUTHER SECRETS OF THE FREEMASONS'
- Crime Inc.
- Secrets of the Jury Room
- Inside the Brotherhood
- Rise of the Mafia
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Martin Hayter Short (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer. He is known as an energetic comedian who gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He has also acted in numerous films and television shows. His awards include two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Tony Award. Short was made an officer of the Order of Canada in 2019.
Short is known for his work on the television programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He created the characters Jiminy Glick and Ed Grimley. He also acted in the sitcom Mulaney (2014–2015), the variety series Maya & Marty (2016), and the drama series The Morning Show (2019). He has also had an active career on stage, starring in Broadway productions including Neil Simon's musicals The Goodbye Girl (1993) and Little Me (1998–1999). The latter earned him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the former a nomination in the same category.
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