Martin Short

Actor · Born March 26, 1950 · Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Highest rated as cast or director

Biography

Martin Hayter Short, CM (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian comedian, actor, writer, singer and producer. He is best known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He has also starred in many popular comedic films such as Three Amigos, Innerspace, Pure Luck, Jungle 2 Jungle, Mars Attacks!, Father of the Bride, and Father of the Bride Part 2.

Acted in 107

2020s

2024
An SNL Thanksgiving
(archive footage)
Grimsburg
Otis Volcanowitz (voice) · 13 episodes
62
2023
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Kingfish (voice)
50
2022
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Lumière
67
Mack & Rita
Cheese (voice)
50
2021
Back Home Again
Justin Beaver (voice)
Only Murders in the Building
Oliver Putnam · 51 episodes
81
Schmigadoon!
Oscar the Leprechaun, Steve the Leprechaun · 1 episode
73
2020
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
Martin Short
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)
Franck
The Willoughbys
The Father (voice)
72
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
(archive footage)

2010s

2019
The Morning Show
Dick Lundy · 3 episodes
80
The Addams Family
Grandpa Frump (voice)
55
2018
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice)
44
2017
Big Mouth
Gordie (voice) · 1 episode
77
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space!
The Cat in the Hat
Who Is the Real Martin Short?
Movie
2016
Hairspray Live!
Wilbur Turnblad
72
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!
The Cat in the Hat
2015
Difficult People
Martin Short · 1 episode
68
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Dr. Franff · 1 episode
74
The Last Man on Earth
Murder victim · 1 episode
73
2014
Inherent Vice
Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
70
Mulaney
Lou · 13 episodes
BoJack Horseman
Poppy Stilton (voice) · 1 episode
87
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
The Appraiser / The Jester (voice)
40
2012
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!
The Cat in the Hat
Frankenweenie
Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
74
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Stefano (voice)
68
Cat in the Hat: Ocean Commotion
Movie
Cat in the Hat: Miles & Miles of Reptiles
Cat in the Hat
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
Various Characters
2011
Cat in the Hat: Tricks and Treats
The Cat in the Hat
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
Kirk the Woodsman (voice)
35
2010
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot about That!: Wings and Things
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The Cat in the Hat (voice) · 160 episodes
69

2000s

2009
Modern Family
Merv Schechter · 1 episode
83
2008
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Thimbletack (voice)
68
2007
Damages
Leonard Winstone · 13 episodes
79
2006
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Jack Frost
40
Rachael Ray
TV · 14 Seasons · Talk
45
2005
Earth to America
Nathan Thurm
The Colbert Report
TV · 11 Seasons · Documentary · Comedy
80
How I Met Your Mother
Garrison Cootes · 3 episodes
82
Weeds
Steward Havens · 3 episodes
78
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
Jiminy Glick / David Lynch
42
2004
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
Preminger (voice)
71
Dennis Miller
TV · 2 Seasons · War · Comedy
2003
Arrested Development
Uncle Jack · 1 episode
84
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
Lars (voice)
61
2002
Treasure Planet
B.E.N. (voice)
69
2001
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Ooblar (voice)
65
Prince Charming
Rodney
63
Primetime Glick
Jiminy Glick · 30 episodes
74
Get Over It
Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates
53
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Martin Short · 1 episode
86

1990s

1999
Mumford
Lionel Dillard
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Sebastian Ballentine · 1 episode
81
Alice in Wonderland
Mad Hatter
51
1998
The Prince of Egypt
Huy (voice)
72
Merlin
Frik · 2 episodes
74
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV · 10 Seasons · Animation · Family
73
A Simple Wish
Murray
45
Jungle 2 Jungle
Richard Kempster
44
1996
Mars Attacks!
Jerry Ross
60
1995
Father of the Bride Part II
Franck Eggelhoffer
57
The Pebble and the Penguin
Hubie (voice)
49
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Ed Grimley (archive footage)
Clifford
Clifford Daniels
45
1993
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
Stubbs the Clown (voice)
55
Money For Nothing
Harrison Kilray
1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Martin Short
Captain Ron
Martin Harvey
48
1991
Father of the Bride
Franck Eggelhoffer
64
Pure Luck
Eugene Proctor
45
1990
The Earth Day Special
Nathan Thurm
57

1980s

1989
The Simpsons
Guthrie Frenel (voice) · 1 episode
84
Dink, the Little Dinosaur
TV
The Big Picture
Neil Sussman - Nick's Agent
Screen One
Harrison Kilray · 1 episode
Andrea Martin... Together Again
Movie
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Various Roles
Three Fugitives
Ned Perry
48
1988
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley
Ed Grimley (voice) · 13 episodes
The Best of SCTV
Movie
1987
Cross My Heart
David Morgan
Innerspace
Jack Putter
71
1986
¡Three Amigos!
Ned Nederlander
58
Johnny Appleseed
Jonathan Chapman
Really Weird Tales
Shucky (segment "All's Well That Ends Strange")
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
King Louis XVI
1985
Tall Tales & Legends
Johnny Appleseed · 1 episode
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
Movie
1983
SCTV Channel
TV · 1 Season · Comedy
Sunset Limousine
Bradley Z. Coleman
1981
SCTV Network 90
Various · 25 episodes
1980
I'm a Big Girl Now
TV · 1 Season · Comedy