Martin Short is a celebrated comedian and actor whose versatile career has spanned television, film, and theater for over four decades. He first rose to international prominence on Saturday Night Live (SNL), where he created iconic characters like Ed Grimley and Nathan Thurm. His success on SNL quickly transitioned into a prolific film career, with notable roles in Three Amigos, Innerspace, and his memorable turn as Franck the wedding planner in the Father of the Bride franchise.

An accomplished stage performer, Short has garnered prestigious accolades, including a Tony Award for the revival of Little Me and an Outer Critics Circle Award for The Goodbye Girl. His Broadway presence remains strong, most recently appearing in It's Only a Play. On television, Short is a two-time Primetime Emmy winner. His diverse credits range from the comedy series Primetime Glick and the drama Damages to voice work in The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That.

Short is also recognized for his frequent collaborations with Steve Martin. The duo has toured extensively with shows like "The Dukes of Funnytown" and starred in the 2018 Netflix special An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life. Currently, they star alongside Selena Gomez in Hulu’s hit series Only Murders in the Building. 

A proud Canadian, Short was awarded the Order of Canada in 1994 and received a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award from the Governor-General in 2017. He is also the author of the bestselling memoir I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend.