Martin Short

Martin Hayter Short OC (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian actor, comedian, singer and writer. He is mostly known for hosting Second City Television and Saturday Night Live. He won three Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. More recently, Short is known for his live comedic performance with friend and fellow comedian Steve Martin.

Martin Short
Short in 2021
Birth nameMartin Hayter Short
Born (1950-03-26) March 26, 1950
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Medium
Nationality
  • Canadian
  • American
Alma materMcMaster University
Genres
Subject(s)
Spouse
Nancy Dolman
(m. 1980; died 2010)
Children3
Short in 2014

Life

Short was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.[1] He was educated at Westdale Secondary School and at McMaster University. He married Nancy Dolman from 1980 to 2010.[2] They had three children. Short lives in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California and Lake Rosseau.

References

  1. "Martin Short Biography (1950-) at FilmReference.com". filmreference. 2008. Retrieved June 9, 2008.
  2. Natalie Finn (August 23, 2010). "Martin Short Loses Wife to Cancer". E!. Retrieved August 23, 2010.

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