Career Timeline of Martin Short: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Martin Short, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Martin Short is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer celebrated for his energetic comedic style and contributions to sketch comedy. He achieved significant recognition through his roles in various films and television series. His talent has been acknowledged with prestigious awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, two SAG Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2019, Short was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada.
1993: Voiced Stubbs in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
In 1993, Martin Short provided the voice of Stubbs in the animated film We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story.
1995: Voiced Hubie in The Pebble and the Penguin
In 1995, Martin Short provided the voice of Hubie in the animated film The Pebble and the Penguin.
1996: Guest starred on Muppets Tonight
In 1996, Martin Short guest starred on Muppets Tonight.
1998: Voiced Huy in The Prince of Egypt
In 1998, Martin Short provided the voice of Huy in the animated film The Prince of Egypt.
2001: Appeared on Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
In 2001, Martin Short appeared on Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and won $32,000 for Loyola High School.
2001: Voiced Ooblar in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
In 2001, Martin Short provided the voice of Ooblar in the animated film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.
2002: Voiced B.E.N. in Treasure Planet
In 2002, Martin Short provided the voice of B.E.N. in the animated film Treasure Planet.
2004: Voiced Preminger in Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper
In 2004, Martin Short provided the voice of Preminger in the animated film Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper.
2005: Guest starred on Arrested Development
In 2005, Martin Short guest starred in an episode of Arrested Development titled "Ready, Aim, Marry Me!".
2006: Performed in Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me
In 2006, Martin Short performed in his one-man show, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, which toured several cities before opening on Broadway in August.
2006: Starred in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
In 2006, Martin Short starred in the film The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause with Tim Allen.
January 2007: Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me closed on Broadway
In January 2007, Martin Short's show, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, closed on Broadway.
2008: Voiced Thimbletack the Brownie in The Spiderwick Chronicles
In 2008, Martin Short provided the voice of Thimbletack the Brownie in the film The Spiderwick Chronicles.
2010: Voiced Cat in the Hat in TV series
In 2010, Martin Short began voicing the Cat in the Hat in the animated TV series The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!.
2010: Joined the cast of Damages
In 2010, Martin Short joined the cast of the FX drama Damages as lawyer Leonard Winstone.
September 2011: Shot comedy special I, Martin Short, Goes Home
In September 2011, Martin Short shot a new comedy special for television in Toronto titled I, Martin Short, Goes Home.
2011: Accepted Courage Award for Nancy Dolman
In 2011, Martin Short accepted a "Courage Award" on behalf of his late wife at a gala by the Women's Research Cancer Fund.
April 3, 2012: I, Martin Short, Goes Home aired on CBC Television
On April 3, 2012, Martin Short's comedy special, I, Martin Short, Goes Home, aired on CBC Television, earning him a nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Program or Series.
2012: Voiced characters in Frankenweenie and Madagascar 3
In 2012, Martin Short voiced Mr. Frankenstein/Mr. Bergermesiter/Nassor in Frankenweenie and Stefano the sea lion in Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
March 9, 2013: Appeared on Saturday Night Live
On March 9, 2013, Martin Short appeared on an episode of Saturday Night Live as part of the "Five-Timers Club" sketch, alongside Steve Martin and Chevy Chase, although he appeared as a waiter due to having hosted only three times.
2013: Voiced characters in The Wind Rises and Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
In 2013, Martin Short voiced Kurokawa in the English dub of Hayao Miyazaki's The Wind Rises and The Jester in Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return.
2013: Continued voicing Cat in the Hat
Through 2013, Martin Short continued voicing the Cat in the Hat in the animated TV series The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!.
November 4, 2014: Released memoir I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
On November 4, 2014, Martin Short's memoir, I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend, was released, covering his 40-year career.
2014: Starred in the Fox sitcom Mulaney
From 2014, Martin Short starred in the Fox sitcom Mulaney as Lou Cannon.
2014: Voiced Cat in the Hat in TV specials
In 2014, Martin Short voiced the Cat in the Hat in a number of related TV specials.
2015: Returned to Broadway in It's Only a Play
In 2015, Martin Short returned to Broadway, replacing Nathan Lane in the play It's Only a Play.
2015: Toured with Steve Martin in A Very Stupid Conversation
Since 2015, Martin Short has toured with Steve Martin, beginning with A Very Stupid Conversation in 2015.
May 31, 2016: Debuted Maya & Marty on NBC
On May 31, 2016, Martin Short debuted a new variety show on NBC, Maya & Marty, alongside Maya Rudolph.
2016: Voiced Cat in the Hat in TV specials
In 2016, Martin Short voiced the Cat in the Hat in a number of related TV specials.
2017: Toured with Steve Martin in An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
In 2017, Martin Short toured with Steve Martin in An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life, which was filmed for Netflix.
2019: Appeared on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and voiced Grandpa Frump
In 2019, Martin Short appeared on the Netflix talk show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and voiced Grandpa Frump in The Addams Family.
2020: Voiced Father Willoughby in The Willoughbys and reprised role in Father of the Bride Part 3(ish)
In 2020, Martin Short voiced Father Willoughby in the Netflix animated film The Willoughbys and reprised his role in the short film Father of the Bride Part 3(ish).
2021: Starred in Only Murders in the Building
Beginning in 2021, Martin Short starred in and served as an executive producer for the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building.
2021: Played Dick Lundy in The Morning Show and appeared in Schmigadoon!
From 2019 to 2021, Martin Short portrayed Dick Lundy in The Morning Show and appeared as a Leprechaun in Schmigadoon!.
2021: Toured with Steve Martin in The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment
In 2021, Martin Short toured with Steve Martin in The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment.
2023: Finished his run on Schmigadoon!
In 2023, Martin Short concluded his role as a Leprechaun on the Apple TV+ series Schmigadoon!.
2023: Voiced Kingfish in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
In 2023, Martin Short voiced the role of Kingfish in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
2024: Reprised role as Jiminy Glick and guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live
In 2024, Martin Short reprised his role as Jiminy Glick on Real Time with Bill Maher and guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live.
June 2025: Took over hosting duties for Match Game
Starting in June 2025, Martin Short took over hosting duties for Match Game on ABC.
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