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.
Known For
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
(2023)
Kingfish (voice)
Treasure Planet
(2002)
B.E.N. (voice)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
(2012)
Stefano (voice)
The Prince of Egypt
(1998)
Huy (voice)
Mars Attacks!
(1996)
Jerry Ross
The Addams Family
(2019)
Grandpa Frump (voice)
The Spiderwick Chronicles
(2008)
Thimbletack (voice)
Inherent Vice
(2014)
Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
(2004)
Preminger (voice)
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
(2002)
Lars (voice)
Innerspace
(1987)
Jack Putter
Frankenweenie
(2012)
Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
¡Three Amigos!
(1986)
Ned Nederlander
Clifford
(1994)
Clifford Daniels
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
(2001)
Ooblar (voice)
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
(2006)
Jack Frost
Full Filmography
Acting
Seer Was Here
(1978)
Lost and Found
(1979)
Engel
The Family Man
(1979)
Louie
O Canada!
(1982)
Himself
Sunset Limousine
(1983)
Bradley Z. Coleman
Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas
(1985)
¡Three Amigos!
(1986)
Ned Nederlander
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
(1986)
King Louis XVI
The Canadian Conspiracy
(1986)
Johnny Appleseed
(1986)
Jonathan Chapman
Really Weird Tales
(1986)
Shucky (segment "All's Well That Ends Strange")
Innerspace
(1987)
Jack Putter
Cross My Heart
(1987)
David Morgan
On Location: Women of the Night
(1987)
Host
The Best of SCTV
(1988)
Three Fugitives
(1989)
Ned Perry
The Big Picture
(1989)
Neil Sussman - Nick's Agent
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
(1989)
Self
The Making of Me
(1989)
Himself
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
(1989)
Various Roles
Andrea Martin... Together Again
(1989)
The Earth Day Special
(1990)
Nathan Thurm
Night of 100 Stars III
(1990)
Self
Father of the Bride
(1991)
Franck Eggelhoffer
Pure Luck
(1991)
Eugene Proctor
Captain Ron
(1992)
Martin Harvey
The Return of Spinal Tap
(1992)
Martin Short
Money For Nothing
(1993)
Harrison Kilray
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
(1993)
Stubbs the Clown (voice)
Clifford
(1994)
Clifford Daniels
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
(1994)
Ed Grimley (archive footage)
Father of the Bride Part II
(1995)
Franck Eggelhoffer
The Pebble and the Penguin
(1995)
Hubie (voice)
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
(1995)
Mars Attacks!
(1996)
Jerry Ross
Jungle 2 Jungle
(1997)
Richard Kempster
A Simple Wish
(1997)
Murray
The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!
(1997)
Self - Host
The Prince of Egypt
(1998)
Huy (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
(1998)
Self
Alice in Wonderland
(1999)
Mad Hatter
Mumford
(1999)
Lionel Dillard
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen
(1999)
Self (archive footage)
Get Over It
(2001)
Dr. Desmond Forrest Oates
Prince Charming
(2001)
Rodney
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
(2001)
Ooblar (voice)
Treasure Planet
(2002)
B.E.N. (voice)
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure
(2002)
Lars (voice)
CinéMagique
(2002)
George
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
(2002)
Self
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
(2004)
Preminger (voice)
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
(2005)
Jiminy Glick / David Lynch
Earth to America
(2005)
Nathan Thurm
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
(2006)
Jack Frost
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary
(2007)
Himself
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
(2007)
Self
The Spiderwick Chronicles
(2008)
Thimbletack (voice)
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot about That!: Wings and Things
(2010)
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat: Surprise, Little Guys!
(2010)
The Cat in the Hat
Cat in the Hat: Tales About Tails
(2011)
The Cat in the Hat
Cat in the Hat: Tricks and Treats
(2011)
The Cat in the Hat
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
(2011)
Kirk the Woodsman (voice)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
(2012)
Stefano (voice)
Cat in the Hat: Ocean Commotion
(2012)
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!
(2012)
The Cat in the Hat
Cat in the Hat: Miles & Miles of Reptiles
(2012)
Cat in the Hat
Frankenweenie
(2012)
Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
(2012)
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
(2014)
The Appraiser / The Jester (voice)
All In
(2014)
Himself
Inherent Vice
(2014)
Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
Misery Loves Comedy
(2015)
Self
Being Canadian
(2015)
Self
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
(2015)
Self
Hairspray Live!
(2016)
Wilbur Turnblad
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Camping!
(2016)
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Halloween!
(2016)
The Cat in the Hat
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
(2017)
Self
The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About Space!
(2017)
The Cat in the Hat
Who Is the Real Martin Short?
(2017)
David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
(2017)
Self
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer
(2018)
Lemondrop / Ludzinka / Blitzen (voice)
Love, Gilda
(2018)
Self
Bathtubs Over Broadway
(2018)
Himself
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
(2018)
Self
The Addams Family
(2019)
Grandpa Frump (voice)
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
(2019)
Himself - Performer
The Willoughbys
(2020)
The Father (voice)
Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)
(2020)
Franck Eggelhoffer
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
(2020)
(archive footage)
Back Home Again
(2021)
Justin Beaver (voice)
Mack & Rita
(2022)
Cheese (voice)
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
(2022)
Lumière
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
(2023)
Self - Guest
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
(2023)
Kingfish (voice)
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
(2023)
Self
A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special
(2023)
Sound
Writing
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
(1989)
Writer
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
(1995)
Writer
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
(2005)
Writer
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
(2018)
Writer
Production