Martin Hayter Short, CM (born March 26, 1950) is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning Canadian actor who stands in at 5 foot 7, comedian, writer, singer, author, and producer. He is best known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He starred in such comedic films as Three Amigos (1986), Innerspace (1987), Father of the Bride (1991), Pure Luck (1991), Father of the Bride Part II (1995), Mars Attacks! (1996), and Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) and created the characters of Jiminy Glick and Ed Grimley. He also has appeared on stage and won the Tony Award for Leading Actor in a Musical for the 1999 Broadway revival of Little Me.
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