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 celebrated for his extensive work in comedy, spanning films, television, and recordings. Martin's contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He has also received nominations for eight Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards. His significant impact on American humor was further acknowledged with the Mark Twain Prize in 2005, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, an Honorary Academy Award in 2013, and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2015. Comedy Central ranked him sixth among the 100 greatest stand-up comics in 2004.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1968: First art purchase

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

November 20, 1986: Marriage to Victoria Tennant

On November 20, 1986, Steve Martin married actress Victoria Tennant.

1986: Tinnitus attributed to pistol shooting scene

In 1986, Steve Martin's tinnitus was initially attributed to filming a pistol shooting scene for Three Amigos, but later clarified to be from years of loud music exposure.

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1990: USO Tour to Saudi Arabia

In 1990, during Operation Desert Storm, Steve Martin went on a USO Tour to Saudi Arabia from October 14 to 21, meeting with military service members.

1994: Divorce from Victoria Tennant

In 1994, Steve Martin divorced actress Victoria Tennant.

July 2004: Purchase of a painting believed to be 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.