List of awards and nominations received by Martin Short
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Martin Short is a Canadian actor and comedian known for his performances in film, television, and theatre.
He is known for his performances on SCTV, Saturday Night Live, and Only Murders in the Building. He has received a Golden Globe Award nomination, two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and fifteen Emmy Award nominations winning two Primetime Emmy Awards. He has also received two Tony Award nominations winning in 1999 for Best Actor in a Musical in Little Me.
Major associations[]
Emmy Awards[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime Emmy Awards | ||||
| 1983 | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | "Sweeps Week", SCTV Network 90 | Won | [1] |
| "The Christmas Show", SCTV Network 90 | Nominated | |||
| "Joe Walsh", SCTV Network 90 | Nominated | |||
| "Robin Williams, America", SCTV Network 90 | Nominated | |||
| "Towering Inferno", SCTV Network 90 | Nominated | |||
| 1998 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Merlin | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety Program | Primetime Glick | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Damages | Nominated | [2] |
| 2014 | Outstanding Variety Special | AFI Life Achievement Award: Mel Brooks | Won | |
| 2018 | Outstanding Variety Special | Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life |
Nominated | |
| Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | The Morning Show | Nominated | |
| Daytime Emmy Award | ||||
| 2000 | Outstanding Talk Show | The Martin Short Show | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Talk Show Host | Nominated | |||
| 2011 | Performer in an Animated Program | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | Nominated | [3] |
Golden Globe Awards[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy | Only Murders in the Building | Nominated | [4] |
Screen Actors Guild Awards[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Only Murders in the Building | Nominated | [5] |
| Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
Tony Awards[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Best Actor in a Musical | The Goodbye Girl | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Little Me | Won | [1] |
Industry awards[]
Critics' Choice Television Awards[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Only Murders in the Building | Pending | [6] |
Canadian Screen Awards[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | I, Martin Short, Goes Home | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Best Performance in an animated program or series | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | Won | |
| 2017 | Best Performance in an animated program or series | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | Won | |
| 2018 | Best Performance in an animated program or series | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | Won |
Satellite Award[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or TV Film | Merlin | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or TV Film | Damages | Nominated | [7] |
Writers Guild of America Awards[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Comedy/Variety Sketch Series | Maya & Marty | Nominated |
Theatre awards[]
Drama Desk Awards[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | The Goodbye Girl | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Little Me | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me | Nominated |
Outer Critics Circle[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | The Goodbye Girl | Won | [1] |
| 1999 | Little Me | Won | [1] |
Theatre World Award[]
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Theater World Award | N/A | Won | [1] |
Honours[]
Short's star on Canada's Walk of Fame
- 1982: Nelly Award: Outstanding Writing, SCTV Comedy Network[1]
- 1994: Member of the Order of Canada[1]
- 1995: Earl Grey Lifetime Achievement Award[8]
- 1999: Sir Peter Ustinov Award awarded at the Banff Television Festival[8]
- 2000: Canada's Walk of Fame[8]
- 2001: Awarded honorary Doctor of Literature from McMaster University[8]
- 2002: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[8]
- 2012: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[9]
- 2014: Robert Altman Award from Independent Spirit Awards for Inherent Vice
- 2015: A stamp issued by Canada Post[10]
- 2016: Canadian Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2019: Officer of the Order of Canada.
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Martin Short Judge, Canada's Got Talent" (PDF). Rogers Media. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ "Damages AWARDS & NOMINATIONS". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ "Cat in the Hat Awards". Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. Collingwood O'Hare Productions Limited, and Portfolio Entertainment Inc. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Golden Globe Nominations: 'Licorice Pizza,' 'Squid Game,' 'West Side Story,' and More|IndieWire
- ^ Moreau, Jordan (January 12, 2022). "2022 SAG Awards 2022: The Complete Nominations List". Variety. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (December 6, 2021). "Critics Choice TV Nominations: 'Succession' Leads Field As HBO Edges Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "15th Annual Satellite Awards Announced". chinokino.com. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Martin Short". Historica Canada. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ "It's an Honour". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ "Canada Post honours Canuck comedians with new stamp series". CBC News. August 29, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
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