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.
In 1915, Heinrich Campendonk supposedly painted Landschaft mit Pferden, which Steve Martin purchased in 2004, but later discovered to be a forgery.
In 1955, Edward Hopper painted "Hotel Window", which Steve Martin later owned and sold in 2006.
In 1968, Steve Martin began his art collection by purchasing a print by Ed Ruscha.
In 1977, Steve Martin began a relationship with Bernadette Peters.
In 1978, Steve Martin released the novelty hit song "King Tut", which he occasionally performed live in a bluegrass arrangement during his tour with the Steep Canyon Rangers.
In 1980, Steve Martin's relationship with Bernadette Peters ended.
In 1984, Steve Martin joined the Los Angeles County Museum of Art board of trustees.
On November 20, 1986, Steve Martin married actress Victoria Tennant.
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.
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.
In 1994, Steve Martin divorced actress Victoria Tennant.
In 2001, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art presented a five-month exhibit of twenty-eight items from Steve Martin's art collection.
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.
In 2004, Steve Martin left the Los Angeles County Museum of Art board of trustees.
In 2006, Steve Martin sold Edward Hopper's Hotel Window (1955) at Sotheby's for $26.8 million.
On July 28, 2007, Steve Martin married writer Anne Stringfield.
In June 2009, Steve Martin played banjo with the Steep Canyon Rangers on A Prairie Home Companion.
In 2010, Steve Martin created the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass to reward artistry and increase visibility for bluegrass performers, including a cash prize, a sculpture, and a performance opportunity.
On March 21, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Jubilation Day" with the Steep Canyon Rangers on The Colbert Report.
On May 3, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Jubilation Day" with the Steep Canyon Rangers on Conan.
On July 4, 2011, Steve Martin performed at the Capitol Fourth Celebration in Washington, D.C., singing "Me and Paul Revere" along with two other songs.
On July 6, 2011, Steve Martin performed "Jubilation Day" with the Steep Canyon Rangers on BBC's The One Show.
In 2011, Sammy Shelor of Lonesome River Band received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
In December 2012, Steve Martin became a father when Anne Stringfield gave birth to their daughter.
In 2012, Mark Johnson received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
In April 2013, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell released their collaboration album, Love Has Come for You.
Starting in May 2013, Steve Martin began a tour with the Steep Canyon Rangers and Edie Brickell throughout the United States.
In 2013, Jens Kruger received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
In 2014, Eddie Adcock received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
In 2015, Danny Barnes received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
In 2015, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell released So Familiar, their second collaboration album.
In 2015, Steve Martin co-organized an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and other locations, titled "The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris," featuring works by Canadian painter Lawren Harris.
In 2016, Rhiannon Giddens received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
On June 9, 2017, the soundtrack Music from The American Epic Sessions was released, featuring Martin and Brickell's version of "The Coo Coo Bird."
In 2017, Scott Vestal received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
In 2018, Kristin Scott Benson received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
In 2019, Victor Furtado received the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.
In 2021, Steve Martin assisted in launching the National Endowment for Indigenous Visual Arts (NEIVA) to support Australian Indigenous artists.
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