Highest rated as cast or director
Steve Martin's 10 titles from the 1980s have a median Balasaur Score of 72, led by Planes, Trains and Automobiles (78) and Little Shop of Horrors (77), against 59 for those from the 1990s.
Biography
Stephen Glenn 'Steve' Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American actor, comedian, writer, playwright, producer, musician and composer. He was born in Waco, Texas, and raised in Southern California, where his early influences were working at Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and working magic and comedy acts at these and other smaller venues in the area. His ascent to fame picked up when he became a writer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and later became a frequent guest on The Tonight Show. In the 1970s, he performed his offbeat, absurdist comedy routines before packed houses on national tours. Since the 1980s, having branched away from stand-up comedy, he has become a successful actor, playwright, pianist, banjo player, and juggler, eventually earning Emmy, Grammy, and American Comedy awards.
Acted in 72
2020s
- 2021
- 2020
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)
George
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
Almost Home
Captain Smek (voice)
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas
(archive footage)
- 2008
- 2006
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Movie
- 2005
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Various Characters (archive footage)
- 2003
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Venice Project
Steve Martin
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay
Movie
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Funny Business
(archive footage) · 6 episodes
- 1991
Grand Canyon
Davis
Enya: Moonshadows
(archive footage)
- 1990
Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
Movie
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
Movers & Shakers
Fabio Longio
- 1984
The Lonely Guy
Larry
- 1983
- 1982
Twilight Theatre
Various Characters
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Waiter (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Dr. Maxwell Edison
- 1977
The Absent-Minded Waiter
Steven
- 1975
The Smothers Brothers Show
TV
- 1972
Another Nice Mess
Hippie
1960s
- 1967
Wrote 30
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
- 2005
- 2001
Morto the Magician
Writer
1990s
- 1999
- 1994
- 1991
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
George Burns Comedy Week
Story
- 1984
Steve Martin Live!
Writer
The Jerk, Too
Characters
- 1983
- 1982
- 1980
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Writer
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
Writer
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Writer
- 1977
The Absent-Minded Waiter
Writer
- 1976
Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin
Writer
- 1975
Rocky Mountain Christmas
Writer
Van Dyke and Company
Writer
- 1974
The Funnier Side of Eastern Canada
Writer
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour : Christmas Special 1969
Writer
- 1967
Produced 13
2000s
- 2008
- 2005
1990s
- 1994
- 1991
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
George Burns Comedy Week
Producer
- 1984
The Jerk, Too
Executive Producer
Domestic Life
Executive Producer
- 1982
Twilight Theater II
Executive Producer
Twilight Theatre
Producer
Directed 2
1980s
- 1985
George Burns Comedy Week
Director
- 1984
Steve Martin Live!
Director
Created 2
2020s
- 2021
1980s
- 1984
Domestic Life
Creator
Sound 1
1970s
- 1978
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Music
Appearances103
2020s
- 2026
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Self
- 2025
Starring Dick Van Dyke
Self
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast
Self · 2 episodes
- 2024
- 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
- 2022
Show Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It)
Self
- 2021
Die Tom Hanks Story
Self
Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
Self
- 2020
Laurel Canyon
Self · 2 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
- 2017
Where the Universe Sings: The Spiritual Journey of Lawren Harris
self / art collector
- 2016
The American Epic Sessions
Self
- 2015
Live from New York!
Self
- 2014
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell Live
Self
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me
Self
- 2012
- 2011
Give Me the Banjo
Self
Troubadours
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Self
Edward Hopper
Self - Narrator
- 2005
Earth to America
Self
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
Self
- 2003
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Self / Various (archive footage) (uncredited)
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Self - Interviewee
- 2002
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Self (uncredited)
- 2001
50 Years of NBC Late Night
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
Hellraisers
Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Steve Martin
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
Self (archive footage)
- 1998
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
Self
- 1997
Scene by Scene
Self · 1 episode
- 1996
Nichols and May: Take Two
Self
- 1994
The World of Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
- 1993
Waiting for Beckett
Self
Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary
Self
- 1992
- 1990
Life of Python
Self
1980s
- 1989
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
- 1988
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion
Self
- 1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Self (archive footage)
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Self
- 1985
The History of White People in America
Self
B.B. King: Into the Night
Self
- 1984
Steve Martin Live!
Self
- 1982
Twilight Theater II
Self- Guest
- 1981
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Self / Various
- 1980
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Self
The Big Show
Self · 1 episode
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
Self / Various
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
1970s
- 1979
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Self
Rona Barrett Looks at 1978
Self
- 1978
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978
Self
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Self
- 1977
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Self
- 1976
Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin
Self
- 1975
Rocky Mountain Christmas
Self
- 1974
The Funnier Side of Eastern Canada
Himself
- 1973
- 1972
1960s
- 1967
- 1962
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1944
