Martin Short
Ed Grimley's creator
Martin Short is a Canadian-American comedian and actor known for his energetic, character-driven comedy.
He rose to prominence on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s, creating memorable characters like Ed Grimley, and went on to a successful career in film, television, and Broadway.
Short is celebrated for his improvisational skills and physical comedy, and in recent years has found renewed popularity alongside Steve Martin in the television series Only Murders in the Building.
Weekly late-night sketch program
- Three AmigosChase, Martin, Short film
- InnerspaceRealm within boundaries
- Mars Attacks!Satirical alien invasion film
- Chevy ChaseMaryland town near Washington
Clifford · Diane Keaton · ensemble cast · comedic timing · physical comedy · character work
Chase, Martin, Short film
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- comedy duoTwo-person humor team
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- talk show appearancesScheduled media interview segments
Chicago's longtime nickname
- OntarioCanada's most populous province
- HamiltonFirst Treasury secretary
- TorontoOntario's capital city
- Dave ThomasBurger chain originator
Eugene Levy · Catherine O'Hara · John Candy · Rick Moranis · sketch comedy
Those financing entertainment projects
- Tony AwardBroadway excellence recognition
- musical theaterStaged entertainment combining song
- song and danceEvasive, theatrical explanation
- stage performanceLive dramatic presentation
live audience · theatrical · showmanship · revivals · one-man show · cabaret · variety show
Television interview program presenter
- wedding plannerProfessional ceremony organizer
- eccentric charactersUnusual, peculiar personalities
- catchphrasesMemorable associated expressions
- wigsArtificial head coverings
Saturday Night Live
Weekly late-night sketch program
- Three AmigosChase, Martin, Short film
- InnerspaceRealm within boundaries
- Mars Attacks!Satirical alien invasion film
Clifford · Chevy Chase · Diane Keaton · ensemble cast · comedic timing · physical comedy · character work
Three Amigos
Chase, Martin, Short film
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- comedy duoTwo-person humor team
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
Second City
Chicago's longtime nickname
Eugene Levy · Catherine O'Hara · John Candy · Dave Thomas · Rick Moranis · sketch comedy
The Producers
Those financing entertainment projects
- Tony AwardBroadway excellence recognition
- musical theaterStaged entertainment combining song
- song and danceEvasive, theatrical explanation
stage performance · live audience · theatrical · showmanship · revivals · one-man show · cabaret · variety show
talk show host
Television interview program presenter
- wedding plannerProfessional ceremony organizer
- eccentric charactersUnusual, peculiar personalities
- catchphrasesMemorable associated expressions
- Famous Martins
Martin ShortBuster Keaton
Aubrey Plaza · Bill Murray · Norm Macdonald · Bob Newhart · Jim Gaffigan
Martin ShortClint Eastwood
Tommy Lee Jones · Gary Cooper · Harrison Ford · Keanu Reeves · Kristen Stewart
Martin ShortMeryl Streep
Daniel Day-Lewis · Anthony Hopkins · Viola Davis · Judi Dench · Cate Blanchett
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