Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Steve Martin
Discover the career path of Steve Martin, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Stephen Glenn Martin is a highly acclaimed American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. He is renowned for his contributions to comedy films, television, and music. He has won five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Honorary Academy Award. Martin has also received nominations for two Tony Awards and eight Golden Globe Awards. He received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2015. Comedy Central ranked him sixth among the 100 greatest stand-up comics in 2004. The Guardian recognized him as one of the best actors to have never received an Academy Award nomination.
1955: First Job at Disneyland
In 1955, Steve Martin started his first job at Disneyland, selling guidebooks during weekends and summer breaks.
1958: Disneyland Job Ends
In 1958, Steve Martin's three-year employment selling guidebooks at Disneyland came to an end.
1960: Magic Shop Job in Fantasyland
In August 1960, Steve Martin took a paying job at the Magic shop in Fantasyland, where he honed his talents in magic, juggling, and creating balloon animals.
1967: Writing Job at Smothers Brothers
In 1967, Steve Martin landed a writing job on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, thanks to Nina Goldblatt, marking his entry into professional comedy writing.
1968: First National Television Appearance
In 1968, Steve Martin made his first national television appearance on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
1969: Emmy Award for Smothers Brothers
In 1969, Steve Martin won a Primetime Emmy Award for his writing on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, marking an early milestone in his career.
1969: Emmy Award Win
In 1969, Steve Martin won an Emmy Award as part of the writing team for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
1970: The Virginia Graham Show Appearance
Around 1970, Steve Martin appeared on The Virginia Graham Show, an experience he found deeply discouraging due to his perceived lack of authority and awkward presentation.
1972: Small Role in Another Nice Mess
In 1972, Steve Martin had a small role in the film "Another Nice Mess".
1974: The Funnier Side of Eastern Canada
In 1974, Steve Martin starred in the Canadian travelogue production "The Funnier Side of Eastern Canada".
1976: Emmy Nomination for Van Dyke and Company
In 1976, Steve Martin received an Emmy nomination for his writing work on Van Dyke and Company.
1977: Let's Get Small Album Release
In 1977, Steve Martin released his first comedy album, "Let's Get Small", which helped establish his national catchphrase, "Excuse Me".
1977: The Absent-Minded Waiter
In 1977, Steve Martin wrote and starred in "The Absent-Minded Waiter", a short film that was nominated for an Academy Award.
April 22, 1978: "King Tut" Performance on SNL
On April 22, 1978, Steve Martin performed "King Tut" on Saturday Night Live, further popularizing the song.
1978: SNL Performance with Gilda Radner Footage
In 1978, Steve Martin hosted SNL and featured footage of himself and Gilda Radner together in a sketch, showcasing their close relationship.
1979: Starring in The Jerk
In 1979, Steve Martin starred in "The Jerk", a commercially successful comedy film directed by Carl Reiner.
1980: All Commercials Television Special
In 1980, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band appeared in Steve Martin's television special "All Commercials", returning the favor for Martin having opened for them previously.
1981: Pennies from Heaven
In 1981, Steve Martin starred in "Pennies from Heaven", his first serious film, based on the BBC serial, aiming to avoid being typecast.
1981: End of Stand-Up Career
In 1981, Steve Martin stopped doing stand-up comedy to focus on movies, marking a significant shift in his career.
1982: Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid Release
In 1982, Steve Martin starred in the film "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid", directed by Carl Reiner.
1983: The Man with Two Brains Release
In 1983, Steve Martin starred in the film "The Man with Two Brains", another collaboration with director Carl Reiner.
1984: All of Me Release
In 1984, Steve Martin starred in "All of Me", which was his most critically acclaimed performance up to that point.
1986: ¡Three Amigos! and Little Shop of Horrors
In 1986, Steve Martin starred in "¡Three Amigos!" with Martin Short and Chevy Chase, and also appeared in the movie musical film version of "Little Shop of Horrors".
1986: ¡Three Amigos!
In 1986, Steve Martin starred in the film "¡Three Amigos!".
1987: Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Roxanne
In 1987, Steve Martin starred in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" with John Candy and in "Roxanne", the film adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, which he co-wrote and won a Writers Guild of America Award.
1988: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Waiting for Godot
In 1988, Steve Martin performed in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" alongside Michael Caine and appeared in a revival of "Waiting for Godot" at Lincoln Center.
1988: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
In 1988, Steve Martin starred in the film "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels".
1989: Parenthood Release
In 1989, Steve Martin starred in the Ron Howard film "Parenthood" with Rick Moranis.
1991: L.A. Story and Father of the Bride
In 1991, Steve Martin starred in the film "L.A. Story", and "Father of the Bride" films
1995: Father of the Bride films
In 1995, Steve Martin starred in "Father of the Bride films."
1999: Eyes Wide Shut
In 1999, Stanley Kubrick's film "Eyes Wide Shut" was released, a project that had initially involved discussions with Steve Martin for a screwball comedy version.
2003: Looney Tunes: Back in Action and Bringing Down the House
In 2003, Steve Martin starred in the films "Looney Tunes: Back in Action" and "Bringing Down the House".
2004: Comedy Central Ranking
In 2004, Comedy Central ranked Steve Martin sixth in their list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics, acknowledging his significant influence on the world of comedy.
2005: Cheaper by the Dozen films
In 2005, Steve Martin starred in the Cheaper by the Dozen films.
March 21, 2011: The Colbert Report Performance
On March 21, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Jubilation Day" with the Steep Canyon Rangers on The Colbert Report.
May 3, 2011: Conan Performance
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 a song he wrote called "Me and Paul Revere" in addition to two other songs at the "Capitol Fourth Celebration" in Washington, D.C.
July 6, 2011: The One Show Performance
On July 6, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Jubilation Day" with the Steep Canyon Rangers on BBC's The One Show.
April 2013: Love Has Come for You Album Release
In April 2013, the collaboration album "Love Has Come for You" with Edie Brickell was released.
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.
2015: Comedy Tours with Martin Short
In 2015, Steve Martin began several national comedy tours with Martin Short, marking a return to live performance.
2015: AFI Life Achievement Award
In 2015, Steve Martin received the AFI Life Achievement Award, celebrating his extensive and impactful career in film and television.
2016: Comeback to Live Comedy
In 2016, Steve Martin made a comeback to live comedy by opening for Jerry Seinfeld and staged a national tour with Martin Short.
2016: Bright Star on Broadway
In 2016, Steve Martin wrote the book to the musical "Bright Star", which premiered on Broadway; he also co-wrote the music.
February 2017: SNL Hosting Record
As of February 2017, Steve Martin has hosted sixteen Saturday Night Live shows, second only to Alec Baldwin's seventeen times.
June 9, 2017: Music from The American Epic Sessions Soundtrack Release
On June 9, 2017, the soundtrack Music from The American Epic Sessions was released, featuring Martin and Brickell performing "The Coo Coo Bird".
2017: Meteor Shower on Broadway
In 2017, Steve Martin wrote the book to the comedy "Meteor Shower", which premiered on Broadway.
2018: Netflix Special Release
In 2018, Steve Martin and Martin Short released their Netflix special, "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life", which received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
2018: Netflix Comedy Special
In 2018, Steve Martin released a Netflix comedy special with Martin Short called Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life.
2021: Only Murders in the Building
In 2021, Steve Martin co-created and starred in "Only Murders in the Building", a Hulu comedy series with Martin Short and Selena Gomez, receiving multiple award nominations.
2022: SNL Hosting with Martin Short and Selena Gomez
In 2022, Steve Martin co-hosted Saturday Night Live with Martin Short, featuring an appearance by Selena Gomez.
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