Martin Short

Acting · Born 1950-03-26 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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.

Filmography

• Treasure Planet as B.E.N. (voice)
• The Prince of Egypt as Huy (voice)
• Frankenweenie as Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
• Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper as Preminger (voice)
• The Willoughbys as The Father (voice)
• Mars Attacks! as Jerry Ross
• Get Over It as Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates
• Innerspace as Jack Putter
• Clifford as Clifford Daniels
• Mumford as Lionel Dillard

TV

• How I Met Your Mother as Garrison Cootes
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Sebastian Ballentine
• Modern Family as Merv Schechter
• Arrested Development as Uncle Jack
• Curb Your Enthusiasm as Martin Short
• BoJack Horseman as Poppy Stilton (voice)
• The Morning Show as Dick Lundy
• The Simpsons as Guthrie Frenel (voice)
• Big Mouth as Gordie (voice)
• Only Murders in the Building as Oliver Putnam