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Waco, Texas · Wild and crazy guy
Steve Martin
Comedian · Actor · Writer · Banjo player · Only Murders in the Building
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Who is Steve Martin?
Steve Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and musician. Comedian Steve Martin became the biggest stand-up act of the late 1970s with his absurd style and albums like A Wild and Crazy Guy, then starred in The Jerk, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Roxanne and Father of the Bride. He received the Mark Twain Prize in 2005, has won Grammys for comedy and bluegrass banjo, and co-created and stars in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building.
Career timeline
- 1945Born August 14 in Waco, Texas; grows up in Southern California
- 1960sWorks at Disneyland; writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
- 1978A Wild and Crazy Guy
- 1979The Jerk
- 1987Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Roxanne
- 2005Mark Twain Prize
- 2021Only Murders in the Building premieres
Podcast & show guest appearances
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Steve Martin live
Tours with Martin Short
Comedy and banjo shows. stevemartin.com
Books
Born Standing Up (2007) and Number One Is Walking (2022).
Steve Martin movies and TV shows
- Only Murders in the Building (2021–)
- The Jerk (1979)
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
- Father of the Bride (1991)
- Three Amigos (1986)
Full credits on IMDb.
People
- Martin Short, touring partner and co-star
- John Candy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Places
- Waco, Texas (born)
- Garden Grove, California (raised)
- Disneyland (early job)
Products
- Memoir: Born Standing Up (2007)
- Tour tickets: stevemartin.com
- Born Standing Up: Amazon
- Number One Is Walking: Amazon
Steve Martin FAQ
Who is Steve Martin?
An American comedian, actor, writer and banjo player, known for The Jerk and Only Murders in the Building.
How old is Steve Martin?
Steve Martin’s age is 81. Born August 14, 1945.
Does Steve Martin still tour?
He tours comedy shows with Martin Short; dates are on stevemartin.com.
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