Childhood and Education Journey of Steve Martin in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Steve Martin. A timeline of key moments.

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. His accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Martin's contributions to American humor and the arts have been recognized with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Kennedy Center Honors, an Honorary Academy Award, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. Comedy Central ranked him among the greatest stand-up comics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1911: Mother Mary Lee Born

In 1911, Steve Martin's mother, Mary Lee (née Stewart), was born.

1914: Father Glenn Vernon Born

In 1914, Steve Martin's father, Glenn Vernon Martin, was born.

August 14, 1945: Stephen Glenn Martin Born

On August 14, 1945, Stephen Glenn Martin was born in Waco, Texas, to Mary Lee and Glenn Vernon Martin.

1955: First Job at Disneyland

In 1955, Steve Martin's first job was selling guidebooks at the newly opened Disneyland, working weekends and full-time during summer break for three years.

1967: Transferred to UCLA

In 1967, Steve Martin transferred to UCLA and switched his major to theater and appeared on "The Dating Game".

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1968: Beginning of Art Collection

In 1968, Steve Martin began his art collection by buying a print by Ed Ruscha.

1984: Joined Los Angeles County Museum of Art board of trustees

In 1984, Steve Martin joined 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.

1990: USO Tour to Saudi Arabia

In 1990, from October 14 to 21, 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 divorced Victoria Tennant.

2001: Bellagio Gallery Exhibit

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 a Heinrich Campendonk Painting

In July 2004, Steve Martin purchased what he believed to be a 1915 work by Heinrich Campendonk, Landschaft mit Pferden (Landscape with Horses), from a Paris gallery for approximately €700,000.

2004: Left Los Angeles County Museum of Art board of trustees

In 2004, Steve Martin left the Los Angeles County Museum of Art board of trustees.

2006: Sale of Hopper's "Hotel Window"

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.

December 2012: Birth of daughter

In December 2012, Steve Martin became a father when Anne Stringfield gave birth to their daughter.

2015: "The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris" Exhibition

In 2015, Steve Martin organized an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and other locations, titled "The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris."

2019: "Desert Painters of Australia" Exhibition

In 2019, Steve Martin organized an exhibition with Gagosian Gallery titled "Desert Painters of Australia", which featured art by George Tjungurrayi and Emily Kame Kngwarreye.