History of Steve Martin in Timeline
Stephen Glenn Martin is a multifaceted American entertainer celebrated for his contributions to comedy, acting, writing, producing, and music. He's won numerous awards, including five Grammys, a Primetime Emmy, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Martin has also received prestigious honors like the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Kennedy Center Honors, an Honorary Academy Award, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. Comedy Central recognized his stand-up prowess, ranking him sixth among the 100 greatest stand-up comics.
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1915: Falsely attributed work by Heinrich Campendonk
In July 2004, Steve Martin purchased what he believed to be Landschaft mit Pferden (Landscape with Horses), a 1915 work by Heinrich Campendonk, from a Paris gallery for approximately €700,000. It was later discovered that the painting was a forgery.
1955: Hopper's Hotel Window
In 2006, Steve Martin sold Edward Hopper's Hotel Window (1955) at Sotheby's for $26.8 million.
1968: Started Art Collecting
In 1968, Steve Martin began his art collection by buying a print from Ed Ruscha.
1977: Relationship with Bernadette Peters
From 1977 to 1980, Steve Martin was in a relationship with Bernadette Peters, with whom he co-starred in The Jerk and Pennies from Heaven.
1978: Novelty hit song
In 1978 Steve Martin wrote the novelty hit song "King Tut".
1980: Relationship with Bernadette Peters
From 1977 to 1980, Steve Martin was in a relationship with Bernadette Peters, with whom he co-starred in The Jerk and Pennies from Heaven.
1984: Appointment to LACMA Board of Trustees
From 1984 to 2004, Steve Martin was on the Los Angeles County Museum of Art board of trustees.
November 20, 1986: Marriage to Victoria Tennant
On November 20, 1986, Steve Martin married actress Victoria Tennant, with whom he co-starred in All of Me and L.A. Story.
1986: Onset of Tinnitus
In 1986, Steve Martin initially attributed his tinnitus to filming a pistol shooting scene for Three Amigos, but later clarified that it was due to years of exposure to loud music.
1990: USO Tour to Saudi Arabia
In 1990, Steve Martin went on a USO Tour to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm, meeting with military service men and women.
1994: Divorce from Victoria Tennant
In 1994, Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant divorced.
2001: Art exhibit at Bellagio Gallery
In 2001, The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art presented a five-month exhibit of twenty-eight items from Steve Martin's art collection.
July 2004: Purchase of fake Campendonk painting
In July 2004, Steve Martin purchased what he believed to be Landschaft mit Pferden (Landscape with Horses), a 1915 work by Heinrich Campendonk, from a Paris gallery for approximately €700,000.
2004: End of LACMA Trustee Board Service
From 1984 to 2004, Steve Martin was on the Los Angeles County Museum of Art board of trustees.
2006: Sale of Hotel Window painting
In 2006, Steve Martin sold Edward Hopper's Hotel Window (1955) at Sotheby's for $26.8 million.
July 28, 2007: Marriage to Anne Stringfield
On July 28, 2007, Steve Martin married writer Anne Stringfield at his Los Angeles home.
June 2009: Tour with Steep Canyon Rangers
In June 2009, Steve Martin played the banjo alongside the Steep Canyon Rangers on A Prairie Home Companion.
2010: Performances with Steep Canyon Rangers
In 2010, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers performed at the New Orleans Jazzfest, Merlefest Bluegrass Festival, Bonnaroo Music Festival, ROMP Bluegrass Festival, Red Butte Garden Concert series, and on BBC's Later... with Jools Holland.
2010: Creation of the Steve Martin Prize
In 2010, Steve Martin created the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, an award to reward artistry and bring greater visibility to bluegrass performers.
March 21, 2011: Performance on The Colbert Report
On March 21, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Jubilation Day" with the Steep Canyon Rangers on The Colbert Report.
May 3, 2011: Performance on Conan
On May 3, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Jubilation Day" with the Steep Canyon Rangers on Conan.
July 4, 2011: Capitol Fourth Celebration performance
On July 4, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Me and Paul Revere" and two other songs at the "Capitol Fourth Celebration" on the lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
July 6, 2011: Performance on BBC's The One Show
On July 6, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Jubilation Day" with the Steep Canyon Rangers on BBC's The One Show.
2011: Sammy Shelor wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2011, Sammy Shelor of Lonesome River Band received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
December 2012: Birth of daughter
In December 2012, Steve Martin became a father when Anne Stringfield gave birth to their daughter.
2012: Mark Johnson wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2012, Mark Johnson received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
April 2013: Release of "Love Has Come for You"
In April 2013, Steve Martin released "Love Has Come for You", a collaboration album with Edie Brickell and they appeared on talk shows such as The View and Late Show with David Letterman to promote the album.
May 2013: Tour with Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell
Starting in May 2013, Steve Martin began a tour with the Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell throughout the United States.
2013: Jens Kruger wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2013, Jens Kruger received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
2014: Eddie Adcock wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2014, Eddie Adcock received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
2015: Danny Barnes wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2015, Danny Barnes received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
2015: Release of "So Familiar"
In 2015, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell released "So Familiar" as the second installment of their partnership.
2015: Curated Lawren Harris Exhibition
In 2015, Steve Martin worked with other curators to organize "The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris," an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, featuring Lawren Harris's works.
2016: Rhiannon Giddens wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2016, Rhiannon Giddens received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
June 9, 2017: Release of Music from The American Epic Sessions
On June 9, 2017, Music from The American Epic Sessions, the soundtrack of the multi-award-winning documentary film The American Epic Sessions, was released featuring Steve Martin and Edie Brickell performing "The Coo Coo Bird".
2017: Scott Vestal wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2017, Scott Vestal received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
2018: Kristin Scott Benson wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2018, Kristin Scott Benson received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
2019: Victor Furtado wins Steve Martin Prize
In 2019, Victor Furtado received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
2021: Assistance in launching NEIVA
In 2021, Steve Martin assisted in launching the National Endowment for Indigenous Visual Arts (NEIVA), a fund to support Australian Indigenous artists.
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