Martin Short

Martin Short
Short in 2021
Birth nameMartin Hayter Short
Born (1950-03-26) March 26, 1950 (age 76)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Medium
Nationality
  • Canadian
  • American
Alma materMcMaster University
Genres
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Spouse
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(m. 1980; died 2010)​
Children3
Short in 2014

Martin Hayter Short OC (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian actor, comedian, game show host, 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.

Life

Short was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was educated at Westdale Secondary School and at McMaster University. He married Nancy Dolman from 1980 to 2010. 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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