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Steve Martin Biography

Birth Name:Stephen Glenn Martin

Birth Place:Waco, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

Was honored at teh 2017 Drama League Benefit Gala
Was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005
Received an honorary doctorate degree from California State University, Long Beach
Started out in a comedy troupe at Knott's Berry Farm
Worked at Disneyland's Main Street Magic shop as his first job
Quote: "What is comedy? Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke․"
Frequently portrays fatherly characters in his roles, including George Banks in "Father of the Bride" and Tom Baker in "Cheaper by the Dozen․"
Wanted to become a philosophy professor while in college
Plays the horn in B․B․ King's music video for "In The Midnight Hour․"
Has hosted "Saturday Night Live" so many times that he is popularly believed to have been a cast member

Awards

1969Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy, Variety or Music: winner
1972Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music: nominated
1979Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
1982Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1984NYFCC Award-Best Actor: winner
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1985NSFC Award-Best Actor: winner
1986Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
1987American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1987LAFCA Award-Best Actor: winner
1988American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1988NSFC Award-Best Actor: winner
1988WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: winner
1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1990Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1992American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1992MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series: nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Comedy Team: nominated
2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Liar: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Best Dance Sequence: nominated
2005Satellite Award-Outstanding Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
2005WIN Award-Actor in Film: nominated
2006Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2006Stinker Award-Most Annoying Fake Accent: Male: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2009NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2012Felix-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2021People's Choice Award-The Comedy TV Star of 2021: nominated
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: nominated
2022Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Writing in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
2022MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Team: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2022Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2022TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2022WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2022WGA Award (TV)-New Series: nominated
2022WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2023HMMA Award-Best Original Song - TV Show/Limited Series: nominated
2023HMMA Award-Best Song - Onscreen Performance - TV Show/Limited Series: winner
2023Huading Award-Global Most Popular Actor in a TV Series: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Steaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Best Narration: winner
2024Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: nominated
2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2024People's Choice Award-The Male TV Star of the Year: nominated
2024People's Choice Award-The Comedy TV Star of the Year: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2024Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2025Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated