Martin Short's biography
Martin Hayter Short is 72 years old actor born at Hamilton. Martin was born on Sunday 26th of March 1950. Martin is often nicknamed as Marty, Shorty. According to year of birth 1950 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 26th of March means he is Aries. Aries is the most active sign of Zodiac, one born with this sign is a very quick learner, aggressive and passionate.
Martin is native english speaker. Martin is white canadian. Martin is citizen of Canada. Martin is roman catholic. His primary profession is to be actor. You can know Martin also as screenwriter, singer, voice actor, comedian. Martin is recently known as film director.
Martin Short's dad
Martin Short's father's name is Charles Patrick Short.
Martin Short's mom
Martin Short's mother's name is Olive Grace Hayter.
Martin Short's family
Martin Short's ex wife
Nancy Dolman
Martin Short and Nancy Dolman have been together since 1980 for 30 years. She is known as singer. His ex wife was born on Wednesday 26th of September 1951 in Toronto. Martin´s ex wife died on Saturday 21st of August 2010 in Pacific Palisades. Nancy Dolman was 60 years old, when this happened.
Martin Short's schools
We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: McMaster University, Westdale Secondary School.
Detailed informations about Martin´s schools
- Graduated from Westdale High school in Hamilton, Ontario.
Martin Short's career
Martin´s main focus is to be actor. He is famous thanks to Second City Television (1982-1983), Saturday Night Live (1984-1985)..
Is Martin Short gay ?
He is known to be straight.
Awards and competitions
Martin Short's Awards
- Received the Earl Grey Award for his work in SCTV (1976) at the Gemini Theatre in Toronto. [1995]
- He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 13, 1994 for his services to entertainment.
What else you don't know about Martin Short ?
His middle name is Harter.
What Martin Short has done for a first time
- First acting job was playing a giant Visa card in a TV commercial.
- First cousin of British politician Clare Short.
- Counts Gilda Radner as his first real romantic love.
Martin Short's quotes
- What's great about being a character actor is you know that you can survive forever. It's not about the gloss of your eyebrows . . One of my great influences was Don Knotts as Barney Fife."
- [asked why he remains in show business] Two words, sweetie: balloon mortgage. And the need to be loved.
- [in 2000] I truly believe that when you're funny, you're blessed. Your whole life is kind of golden. I was happy, although it was not perfect happiness. There was illness and sadness and death.
- [on being asked what judging capabilities he brings to Canada's Got Talent (2012)] My own unique, kind of subtle brilliance, coated with modesty.
Martin Short's height, body shape, eye color
Lets describe how Martin Short looks. We will focus on his height, body shape, eye color and hair color. Martin is tall as 5' 7½" (171 cm). Body build is average. His eyes are tinted blue. Martin´s hair is shade of brown - light.