Martin Short: Canadian actor and comedian (born 1950)
Martin Hayter Short OC (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian actor, comedian, singer and writer.
He is mostly known for hosting Second City Television and Saturday Night Live and for making the voice of Cat in the animated series The Cat in the Hat. He won three Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
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| Birth name | Martin Hayter Short |
| Born | March 26, 1950 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
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| Alma mater | McMaster University |
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| Spouse | Nancy Dolman (m. 1980; died 2010) |
| Children | 3 |
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More recently, Short is known for his live comedic performance with friend and fellow comedian Steve Martin.
Short was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was educated at Westdale Secondary School and at McMaster University. He married Nancy Dolman from 1980 to 2010. They had three children. Short lives in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California and Lake Rosseau.
Filmography
Animated roles
- The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That - Cat in the Hat
- The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley - Ed Grimley, Emil Gustav
Movie roles
- 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure - Lars
- Dorothy of Oz - Jester
- Frankenweenie - Mr. Bergermeister
- Hey Arnold! The Movie - Caillou's Dad
- Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil - The Woodsman
- Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius - Ooblar
- The Pebble and the Penguin - Hubie
- The Prince of Egypt - Huy
- Toy Story 2 - Bullseye
- Treasure Planet - B.E.N.
- We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story - Stubbs the Clown
References
Other websites
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