biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (March 2010) Martin Short Short hosting Broadway on Broadway, September 2006 Born Martin Hayter Short March 26, 1950 (1950-03-26) (age 60) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Occupation Comedian, actor, screenwriter, singer, producer, voice actor Years active 1972–present Spouse Nancy Dolman (1980-2010 [her death]; 3 children) Martin Hayter Short, CM (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, writer, singer and producer. He is best known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He has also starred in many popular comedic films such as Three Amigos, Innerspace, Pure Luck, Jungle 2 Jungle, Mars Attacks!, Father of the Bride, and Father of the Bride Part 2..