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Steve Martin

Stephen Glenn Martin (known as Steve Martin) is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician, born on August 14, 1945. Recognized for his work in comedy films, television, and recording, his accolades include five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, an Honorary Academy Award, and nominations for two Tony Awards. Over his illustrious career, Martin hosted Saturday Night Live multiple times and received noteworthy recognition, including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2015. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked him sixth on its list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics.

In addition to his success in stand-up comedy, Martin's film career includes iconic roles in movies like The Jerk, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Since 2015, he has toured with fellow comedian Martin Short, leading to a celebrated Netflix special in 2018. He also co-created and starred in his first television show, the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building, earning multiple award nominations in 2021. Aside from his acting and comedy career, Martin happens to be a skilled banjo player, with music included in his comedy routines from the outset of his professional journey.

69 movies
5 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Steve Martin, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Steve Martin rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Stephen Glenn Martin

Born: Waco, Texas, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: August 14, 1945

Occupations: Stand-up, film, television, music, books

Years Active: 1966-present

Children: 1

Spouses: Victoria Tennant, Anne Stringfield

Awards and Nominations Received by Steve Martin

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Steve Martin has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


53rd Golden Globe Awards 1996

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor)

Father of the Bride Part II

47th Golden Globe Awards 1990

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)

Parenthood

45th Golden Globe Awards 1988

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor)

Roxanne

42nd Golden Globe Awards 1985

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)

All of Me

39th Golden Globe Awards 1982

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)

Pennies from Heaven

Movies Featuring Steve Martin

It's Complicated

It's Complicated

Bowfinger

Bowfinger

Sgt. Bilko

Sgt. Bilko

HouseSitter

HouseSitter

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

The Spanish Prisoner

The Spanish Prisoner

Fantasia 2000

Fantasia 2000

All of Me

All of Me

Three Amigos!

Three Amigos!

Pennies from Heaven

Pennies from Heaven

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

L.A. Story

L.A. Story

Roxanne

Roxanne

Shopgirl

Shopgirl

Home

Home

Father of the Bride Part II

Father of the Bride Part II

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther

The Man with Two Brains

The Man with Two Brains

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

The Jerk

The Jerk

The Lonely Guy

The Lonely Guy

Novocaine

Novocaine

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

The Out-of-Towners

The Out-of-Towners

Parenthood

Parenthood

The Pink Panther 2

The Pink Panther 2

My Blue Heaven

My Blue Heaven

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

Bringing Down the House

Bringing Down the House

Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Thank You Very Much

Thank You Very Much

Give Me the Banjo

Give Me the Banjo

Inventing David Geffen

Inventing David Geffen

And the Oscar Goes To…

And the Oscar Goes To…

Almost Home

Almost Home

Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special

Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special

The American Epic Sessions

The American Epic Sessions

Oh, Hello on Broadway

Oh, Hello on Broadway

Howard

Howard

Hellraisers

Hellraisers

Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch

The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch

Earth to America

Earth to America

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Cutting Edge Comedians of the ’60s & ’70s

Cutting Edge Comedians of the ’60s & ’70s

Life of Python

Life of Python

Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women

Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty

Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty

All Commercials… A Steve Martin Special

All Commercials… A Steve Martin Special

Steve Martin’s Best Show Ever

Steve Martin’s Best Show Ever

Twilight Theatre

Twilight Theatre

Enya: Moonshadows

Enya: Moonshadows

Steve Martin: Homage to Steve

Steve Martin: Homage to Steve

B.B. King: Into the Night

B.B. King: Into the Night

Muppet Video: Rowlf’s Rhapsodies with the Muppets

Muppet Video: Rowlf’s Rhapsodies with the Muppets

Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary

Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

The History of White People in America

The History of White People in America

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Laurel Canyon

Laurel Canyon

Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)

Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Career Timeline

Track the complete movie timeline of Steve Martin, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.


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