Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Singer, Writer |
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| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Date of Birth | 26/03/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Martin Short
Martin Short received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards for his role as Oliver Putnam in Only Murders in the Building. He attended the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on 14/09/2026, posing on the red carpet with Steve Martin.
The Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, premiered in Los Angeles in early May 2026 and explores Martin Short's career across film, television, theatre and comedy. It was released in the United States on 12 May 2026. In May, Short also spoke publicly for the first time about his daughter's death.
Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, died at the age of 42, and his representative confirmed the death in a statement asking for privacy. The coroner later ruled the death a suicide. Short and Steve Martin postponed their February 2026 comedy tour dates as a result.
ABC revived Match Game with Martin Short as host, bringing the classic comedy panel format back to television after its previous run on the network ended four years earlier. Coverage in April 2025 reported that he would take over the hosting duties for the new season, which was scheduled to debut on July 23, 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Martin Hayter Short |
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| Summary | Martin Hayter Short is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, singer, and writer known for his work on television comedy shows such as SCTV Network and Saturday Night Live, films such as Three Amigos! and Father of the Bride, and the streaming crime comedy series Only Murders in the Building. He has won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, and in 2019 was named an Officer of the Order of Canada. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Social work |
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Personal Life
| Bereavement | Lost his daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, in February 2026 |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Nancy Dolman (died 2010) |
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Family
| Daughter | Katherine Hartley Short (adopted with Nancy Dolman; died 2026) |
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| Sons | Oliver Short and Henry Short |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began career in entertainment after studying social work | |
| 2. Known for energetic comedic characters and impressions | |
| 3. Starred in one-man show 'Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me' (2006) | |
| 4. Voiced characters in major animated films such as The Prince of Egypt and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted | |
| 5. Has been honored with medals from Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to Canadian culture |
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