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