Steve Martin

Info

Role

Director | Actor | Writer

Date of birth

08/14/1945

Place of birth

Waco, Texas, USA

Also known as

Stephen Glenn Martin

Στιβ Μάρτιν

استیو مارتین

史提夫·馬丁

Awards

12 nominations

Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards

3 nominations

Golden Globes, USA
Golden Globes, USA

9 nominations

Steve Martin

Biography

“I believe entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot.” Known for his sharp wit and cerebral humor, Steve Martin has crafted a long and varied career as an actor, writer, musician, and comedian. After studying philosophy at California State University, Long Beach, Martin’s early background in stand-up comedy and television writing—including an Emmy-winning stint on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour—laid the foundation for his transition to film. His breakout came with The Jerk (1979), followed by diverse roles in Roxanne (1987), Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), Parenthood (1989), L.A. Story (1991), Bowfinger (1999), and the Father of the Bride series. More recently, he co-created and starred in Only Murders in the Building (2021–), earning critical praise. Martin’s performances often blend absurdism, intelligence, and emotional restraint. Notable characters like Navin R. Johnson and C.D. Bales have left enduring marks on American comedy. A recipient of an Honorary Academy Award, five Grammy Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor, Martin’s cultural impact spans generations.

Known For

The Jerk

The Jerk

7.8
7.8
Bowfinger

Bowfinger

6.5
6.5
Roxanne

Roxanne

6.4
6.4

Filmography

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Role: Hotepvoice
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Role: Tom Baker
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Role: Orin Scrivello D.D.S.
Acting
Role: George Banks
Parenthood

Parenthood

6.8
6.8
Acting
Role: Gil Buckman
Acting
Role: Neal Page
Three Amigos!

Three Amigos!

6.5
6.5
Writing / Acting
Role: Lucky Day
Acting
Role: Freddy Benson
Acting / Writing
Role: Clouseau
Home

Home

6.9
6.9
Acting
Role: Captain Smekvoice
I Am Mother

I Am Mother

6.8
6.8
Acting
Role: Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
My Blue Heaven

My Blue Heaven

6.2
6.2
Acting
Role: Vincent 'Vinnie' Antonelli
The Jerk

The Jerk

7.8
7.8
Acting / Writing
Role: Navin
Acting
Role: Adam Schaffer
Bowfinger

Bowfinger

6.5
6.5
Acting / Writing
Role: Bowfinger
Acting
Role: Tom Baker
Traitor

Traitor

6.9
6.9
Writing
Acting / Writing
Role: Clouseau
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