Martin Short

Biography

Born 03/26/1950

A diminutive and exuberant Canadian comic performer of stage and screen since the 1970s, Martin Short started acting while studying to become a social worker. He worked in musical theater and cabaret before joining Toronto's Second City troupe, where he perfected his lovably grotesque comic...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1999, received Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
In 1999, received Tony Award for Actor in a Musical
In 1993, received Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical

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Highlights

In 2008, Lent his voice to the fantasy film, "The Spiderwick Chronicles"
In 2006, Performed (also co-wrote) the autobiographical Broadway musical, "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me"
In 2006, Played Jack Frost in "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"

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Family & Companions

Charles Patrick Short: father (Irish; came to North America as a stowaway; died c. 1972 a year and a half after the death of his wife)
Olive Short: mother (Former child prodigy; played classical violin; first female concertmaster in North America; died of cancer c. 1970 )
David Short: brother (Eldest; died c. 1965 in a car crash when Short was thirteen)

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