Martin Short
Definition
Martin Short is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, singer, and writer, celebrated for his manic energy and character work on SCTV, Saturday Night Live, and films like Three Amigos.
Renowned for portraying eccentric personalities, from the flamboyant Olivier in Only Murders in the Building to the hapless Ned Devine in The Luck of the Irish.
A five-time Emmy nominee whose career spans sketch comedy goldmines and Broadway revivals, proving short stature doesn't limit big laughs.
Examples
Watching Martin Short impersonate celebrities feels like he's hijacked your brain's funny bone.
In Three Amigos, Martin Short's wide-eyed innocence turns a Western into a masterclass in comedic panic.
Only Murders fans know Martin Short as Oliver Putnam, the washed-up director who somehow directs all the chaos.
Martin Short at 75 is out here dropping one-liners sharper than a stand-up's wit on caffeine.