Steve Martin
Definition
Steve Martin is an acclaimed American comedian, actor, musician, author, and playwright, famous for his eccentric stand-up routines in the 1970s, films like 'The Jerk' (1979) and 'Father of the Bride' (1991), and his virtuoso banjo playing.
As a multi-hyphenate entertainer, he has won Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, blending slapstick humor with intellectual wit.
Examples
Watching Steve Martin arrow through that cabinet door in The Jerk never fails to send me into hysterics.
Steve Martin's banjo solos are so precise, you'd think he invented the instrument just to outplay everyone else.
My attempt at wild and crazy guy impressions always ends with me channeling Steve Martin from his SNL days.
Steve Martin hosting the Oscars was like a masterclass in dad jokes disguised as highbrow comedy.