Martin Short

Acting

Martin Short

Born 26 March 1950 · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · 76

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Simpsons1989 · Series · Guthrie Frenel (voice)
How I Met Your Mother2005 · Series · Garrison Cootes
BoJack Horseman2014 · Series · Poppy Stilton (voice)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Sebastian Ballentine
Only Murders in the Building2021 · Series · Oliver Putnam
Modern Family2009 · Series · Merv Schechter

Filmography

Movies

69 films

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom2023 · Film · Kingfish (voice)
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration2022 · Film · Lumière
Mack & Rita2022 · Film · Cheese (voice)
Back Home Again2021 · Film · Justin Beaver (voice)
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover2020 · Film · Martin Short
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)2020 · Film · Franck
The Willoughbys2020 · Film · The Father (voice)
The Addams Family2019 · Film · Grandpa Frump (voice)
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer2018 · Film · Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice)
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life2018 · Film · Writer
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space!2017 · Film · The Cat in the Hat
Who Is the Real Martin Short?2017 · Film
Hairspray Live!2016 · Film · Wilbur Turnblad
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!2016 · Film · The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!2016 · Film · The Cat in the Hat
Inherent Vice2014 · Film · Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return2014 · Film · The Appraiser / The Jester (voice)
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!2012 · Film · The Cat in the Hat
Frankenweenie2012 · Film · Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted2012 · Film · Stefano (voice)
Cat in the Hat: Ocean Commotion2012 · Film
Cat in the Hat: Miles & Miles of Reptiles2012 · Film · Cat in the Hat
I, Martin Short, Goes Home2012 · Film · Various Characters
Cat in the Hat: Tricks and Treats2011 · Film · The Cat in the Hat
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil2011 · Film · Kirk the Woodsman (voice)
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot about That!: Wings and Things2010 · Film · The Cat in the Hat
The Spiderwick Chronicles2008 · Film · Thimbletack (voice)
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause2006 · Film · Jack Frost
Earth to America2005 · Film · Nathan Thurm
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood2005 · Film · Jiminy Glick / David Lynch
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper2004 · Film · Preminger (voice)
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure2003 · Film · Lars (voice)
Treasure Planet2002 · Film · B.E.N. (voice)
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius2001 · Film · Ooblar (voice)
Prince Charming2001 · Film · Rodney
Get Over It2001 · Film · Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates
Mumford1999 · Film · Lionel Dillard
Alice in Wonderland1999 · Film · Mad Hatter
The Prince of Egypt1998 · Film · Huy (voice)
A Simple Wish1997 · Film · Murray
Jungle 2 Jungle1997 · Film · Richard Kempster
Mars Attacks!1996 · Film · Jerry Ross
Father of the Bride Part II1995 · Film · Franck Eggelhoffer
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show1995 · Film · Writer
The Pebble and the Penguin1995 · Film · Hubie (voice)
Clifford1994 · Film · Clifford Daniels
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story1993 · Film · Stubbs the Clown (voice)
Money For Nothing1993 · Film · Harrison Kilray
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out1992 · Film · Martin Short
Captain Ron1992 · Film · Martin Harvey
Father of the Bride1991 · Film · Franck Eggelhoffer
Pure Luck1991 · Film · Eugene Proctor
The Earth Day Special1990 · Film · Nathan Thurm
The Big Picture1989 · Film · Neil Sussman - Nick's Agent
Andrea Martin... Together Again1989 · Film
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood1989 · Film · Various Roles
Three Fugitives1989 · Film · Ned Perry
The Best of SCTV1988 · Film
Cross My Heart1987 · Film · David Morgan
Innerspace1987 · Film · Jack Putter
¡Three Amigos!1986 · Film · Ned Nederlander
Johnny Appleseed1986 · Film · Jonathan Chapman
Really Weird Tales1986 · Film · Shucky (segment "All's Well That Ends Strange")
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood1986 · Film · King Louis XVI
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas1985 · Film
Sunset Limousine1983 · Film · Bradley Z. Coleman
The Family Man1979 · Film · Louie
Lost and Found1979 · Film · Engel
Seer Was Here1978 · Film

Filmography

Series

35 shows

Grimsburg2024 · Series · Otis Volcanowitz (voice)
Only Murders in the Building2021 · Series · Oliver Putnam
Schmigadoon!2021 · Series · Oscar the Leprechaun
The Morning Show2019 · Series · Dick Lundy
Big Mouth2017 · Series · Gordie (voice)
Difficult People2015 · Series · Martin Short
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt2015 · Series · Dr. Franff
The Last Man on Earth2015 · Series · Murder victim
Mulaney2014 · Series · Lou
BoJack Horseman2014 · Series · Poppy Stilton (voice)
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!2010 · Series · The Cat in the Hat (voice)
Modern Family2009 · Series · Merv Schechter
Damages2007 · Series · Leonard Winstone
How I Met Your Mother2005 · Series · Garrison Cootes
Weeds2005 · Series · Steward Havens
Dennis Miller2004 · Series
Arrested Development2003 · Series · Uncle Jack
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Martin Short
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Sebastian Ballentine
Merlin1998 · Series · Frik
The Wonderful World of Disney1997 · Series
MADtv1995 · Series · Jiminy Glick
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Guthrie Frenel (voice)
Dink, the Little Dinosaur1989 · Series
Screen One1989 · Series · Harrison Kilray
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley1988 · Series · Ed Grimley (voice)
Tall Tales & Legends1985 · Series · Johnny Appleseed
SCTV Channel1983 · Series
SCTV Network 901981 · Series · Various
I'm a Big Girl Now1980 · Series
The Associates1979 · Series
Taxi1978 · Series · Mitch Harris
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Melvin
For the Record1976 · Series
Cucumber1974 · Series · Smokey The Hare