Steve Martin – Biography, Facts & Life Story

Nickname	Glenn
Gender	Male
Age	77 years old (in 2023)
Date of Birth	August 14, 1945
Full Name	Stephen Glenn Martin
Profession	Actor, Comedian, Writer, Filmmaker, Musician
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Waco, Texas, United States
Religion	Christianity
Zodiac Sign	Leo

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements	44-36-14 inches
Bodytype	Athletic
Height	5 feet 10 inches (179.1 cm)
Weight	74 kg (163 lbs)
Waist	36 inches
Hair Color	Gray
Eye Color	Blue
Shoe Size	10 (US)

An acclaimed American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician, Stephen Glenn Martin has received five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and other acknowledgments as well. He was also awarded an Honorary Academy Award at the Academy’s 5th Annual Governors Awards in 2013.

The veteran actor has established his career in multiple fields and has been getting fame for successfully managing his multiple professions.

Career

Steve Martin is a man who has received global acclaim because of his amazing contribution to showbiz. He has been enthralling the audience with his excellent prowess and other notable talents for which he gained immense love and support from his fans.

Let’s recall the victories that he has won throughout his prolific career.

In the 1960s, Martin first gained public attention as a writer for ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’, and later became famous for appearing as a frequent host on ‘Saturday Night Live’.

In the 1970s, Martin visited the country with his offbeat, absurdist comedy routines. After his retirement from stand-up comedy in the 1980s, Martin has become a successful actor. He started appearing in movies.

Steve Martin’s most popular acting projects include The Jerk (1979), Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid (1982), The Man with Two Brains (1983), Three Amigos (1986), Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), and many more.

Additionally, Martin made appearances in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), Sgt. Bilko (1996), Bowfinger (1999), and Looney Tunes: Back in Action.

Morevoer, Martin is also notable for being a part of the family patriarch in Parenthood (1989), the Father of the Bride films (1991–1995), and the Cheaper by the Dozen films (2003–2005).

In 2021, he co-produced and acted in a Hulu comedy series titled ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for which was nominated for the sixth time for Golden Globe nomination.

Achievements

Among many awards and honors, Steve Martin has won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center Honors, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. In 2004, he earned the Comedy Central ranked Martin at sixth place in a list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics.

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Steve Martin Education

Qualification: Graduate

School: Garden Grove High School
Ralston Middle School
Rancho Alamitos High School

College: California State University Long Beach
University of California, Los Angeles
Santa Ana College

Steve Martin Career

Profession: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Filmmaker, Musician

Debut:

Another Nice Mess (Film 1972)

Net Worth: USD $110 million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Glenn Vernon Martin

Mother: Mary Lee Martin

Brother: None

Sister: Melinda Martin

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Anne Stringfield (2007)

No. of Children: 1

Son: None

Daughter: Baby Girl

Past Relationships:

Victoria Tennant (1986-1994)

Steve Martin Favorites

Hobbies: Travelling

Favorite Actor: Alec Baldwin

Favorite Actress: Bonnie Hunt

Favorite Destination: UK

Favorite Color: Brown, Blue

Favorite Books: Born Standing Up, Shopgirl, The Pleasure of My Company