Martin Short
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Summary
Martin Short was born on March 26, 1950[1], in Hamilton[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], screenwriter[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], and comedian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.013% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,399 views/month, #133 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Ontario[9]
- Father: Charles Patrick Short[10]
- Mother: Olive Grace Hayter[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12], United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: film director[15]
- Educated at: McMaster University[16], Westdale Secondary School[17]
- Award received: Member of the Order of Canada[18], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[19], Theatre World Award[20], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[21], Earle Grey Award[22], Canada's Walk of Fame[23], Officer of the Order of Canada[24], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series[25], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series[26]
- Influenced by: Stan Laurel[27], Harpo Marx[28], Jerry Lewis[29], Dick Van Dyke[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Martin Short[32]
- Unmarried partner: Meryl Streep[33]
- Residence: Pacific Palisades[34], Lake Rosseau[35]
- Family name: Short[36]
- Given name: Martin[37], Hayter[38]
- Relative: Clare Short[39]
- Instrument: voice[40]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[41], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Martin Hayter Short[44]
- Name in native language: Martin Hayter Short[45]
- Blood type: AB[46]
- Start of work period: 1972[47]
Product Details
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: CA[49]
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Began / founded: 1950-03-26[50]
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MusicBrainz ID: 32967245-ec7f-49a2-bf9f-3ed659005ffa[51]
Why It Matters
Martin Short has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Martin Short born?
Martin Short's place of birth was Hamilton[2].
Who were Martin Short's parents?
Martin Short's father was Charles Patrick Short[10]. Martin Short's mother was Olive Grace Hayter[11].
What did Martin Short do for work?
Martin Short worked as an actor[3], screenwriter[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], and comedian[7].
Where did Martin Short go to school?
Martin Short was educated at McMaster University[16] and Westdale Secondary School[17].
What awards did Martin Short receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[18], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[19], Theatre World Award[20], and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[21].