Martin Short

Martin Short
Martin Short
	Short in 2021
Birth name	Martin Hayter Short
Born	March 26, 1950 (age 75); Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Medium	Stand-up; movies; television; theatre;
Nationality	Canadian; American;
Alma mater	McMaster University
Genres	Improvisational comedy; surreal humour; musical comedy; physical comedy; sketch comedy; character comedy; satire;
Subject(s)	Canadian culture; American culture; current events; pop culture; human sexuality;
Spouse	Nancy Dolman (m. 1980; died 2010)
Children	3

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.^[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.

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

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