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Known for his work in comedy films, television, and recording, he has received many accolades, including five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award and an Honorary Academy Award, [1] in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards.
Jul 17, 2024 · Comedian, actor and writer Steve Martin found fame starring in such films as 'The Jerk,' 'All of Me,' 'Little Shop of Horrors' and 'Father of the Bride.'
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5 days ago · Steve Martin, American comedian, writer, and producer who began his career as a stand-up comic and eventually achieved success in motion pictures, on television, on Broadway, and in literature. He was known for the hit song ‘King Tut,’ the comedy album A Wild and Crazy Guy, and the movies The Jerk and Parenthood.
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Aug 17, 2023 · In 1955, Steve Martin scored his first job — and honestly, it's pretty much a dream job. In his autobiography, "Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life," he shared the story of how he got a job at Disneyland during the very first summer it opened.
- Only Murders in the Building (2021-Current) – 99% Score. Only Murders in the Building is a comedic whodunit mystery series that was co-created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman.
- Parenthood (1989) – 92% Score. Directed by Ron Howard, Parenthood is a family-friendly comedy that stars Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, and more.
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) – 92% Score. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is a hit holiday comedy that stars Steve Martin and Uncle Bucks actor John Candy.
- L.A. Story (1991) – 91% Score. Story was directed by Mick Jackson and, in a running trend, written by Steve Martin. This tongue-in-cheek romantic comedy centers around television meteorologist Harris Telemacher (Steve Martin), who struggles to find love as his current relationship stagnates.
His first major role was in the short film, The Absent-Minded Waiter (1977), which he also wrote. His star value was established in The Jerk (1979), which was co-written by Martin, and directed by Carl Reiner. The film earned more than $100 million on a $4 million budget.
Having made a successful foray into television he achieved much popularity during the mid 1970s and performed in various shows. He became particularly famous after a guest appearance in NBC's ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) and was invited to be the show’s guest host 15 times.
