Steve Martin is not only a comedian but also a talented musician and writer, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.
He won an Emmy Award at just 23 years old for his writing on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
He received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005, recognizing his significant impact on comedy.
Biography
Early Life
Stephen Glenn Martin was born on August 14, 1945, in Waco, Texas, to Mary Lee and Glenn Vernon Martin. Growing up in a Baptist family, he spent his childhood in Inglewood and Garden Grove, California. Martin's early exposure to performance came from his father, who was an aspiring actor. His first job was at Disneyland, where he sold guidebooks and developed a passion for magic and performance. This early experience laid the groundwork for his future in entertainment.
Career
Martin's career began in the late 1960s when he transitioned from writing for television shows like "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" to performing stand-up comedy. His unique style, characterized by irony and absurdity, quickly gained popularity. He became a household name in the 1970s, releasing several successful comedy albums, including "Let's Get Small" and "A Wild and Crazy Guy." In addition to his comedy, Martin is an accomplished musician, particularly known for his banjo playing, and has released several bluegrass albums, such as "The Crow" and "Love Has Come for You." Over his career, he has received numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Personal Life
Throughout his life, Martin has had several high-profile relationships, including with actress Bernadette Peters and writer Anne Stringfield, whom he married in 2007. He has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, including a USO tour during Operation Desert Storm. Martin's diverse talents extend beyond comedy and music; he is also a successful author and has written several books, showcasing his versatility as an artist. His influence on comedy is profound, inspiring a new generation of comedians with his innovative approach to humor.
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Discography
Safe, Sensible and Sane2025
- 1.Friend of Mine1:50
- 2.5 Days Out, 2 Days Back3:54
- 3.New Cluck Old Hen3:28
- 4.Michael4:17
- 5.Evening Star4:13
- 6.Statement of Your Affairs2:36
- 7.Dear Time (Prelude)0:42
- 8.Dear Time4:27
- 9.Girl, Have Money When You’re Old4:14
- 10.Bluegrass Radio3:05
- 11.Wall Guitar (Since You Said Goodbye)3:24
- 12.Let’s Get Out of Here2:42
Steve in a Box: The Warner Years (1977–1981)2024
- 1.Ramblin’ Man / Theme From Ramblin’ Man2:15
- 2.Vegas3:49
- 3.Let’s Get Small15:36
- 4.Smoking2:11
- 5.One Way to Leave Your Lover1:34
- 6.Mad at My Mother0:55
- 7.Excuse Me3:03
- 8.Grandmother’s Song3:36
- 9.Funny Comedy Gags3:07
- 10.Closing2:04
- 11.I’m Feelin’ It5:32
- 12.Philosophy / Religion / College / Language10:22
- 13.Creativity in Action / I’m in the Mood for Love2:26
- 14.A Wild and Crazy Guy7:01
- 15.A Charitable Kind of Guy1:39
- 16.An Exposé2:55
- 17.Cat Handcuffs1:42
- 18.You Naive Americans2:00
- 19.My Real Name2:22
- 20.King Tut3:40
- 21.Born to Be Wild5:49
- 22.The All Being1:24
- 23.McDonald’s / Men’s Underwear3:11
- 24.Drop Thumb Medley2:11
- 25.Googlephonics3:06
- 26.Hostages1:13
- 27.Cruel Shoes (from the book “Cruel Shoes”)2:17
- 28.Comedy Is Not Pretty3:26
- 29.How to Meet a Girl3:47
- 30.Rubberhead0:56
- 31.Jackie O. and Farrah F.3:39
- 32.You Can Be a Millionaire2:55
- 33.Cocktail Show, Vegas: American Photography / A Scientific Question / What I Believe / A Show Biz Moment7:38
- 34.Comedy Store, Hollywood: The Real Me / Love God / Make the Rent / The Gospel Maniacs11:26
- 35.Sally Goodin’1:09
- 36.Saga of the Old West2:31
- 37.John Henry2:01
- 38.Saga of the Old West (reprise)1:03
- 39.Pitkin County Turn Around1:07
- 40.Hoedown at Alice’s2:23
- 41.Song of Perfect Spaces3:17
- 42.Freddie’s Lilt, Parts I and II3:47
- 43.Waterbound1:15
- 44.Banana Banjo1:06
“The Long‐Awaited Album”2017
- 1.Santa Fe3:12
- 2.Caroline3:18
- 3.All Night Long3:44
- 4.Canadian Girl3:08
- 5.Office Supplies2:00
- 6.Bad Night4:04
- 7.Strangest Christmas Yet3:42
- 8.Always Will1:26
- 9.So Familiar3:02
- 10.Nights in the Lab2:46
- 11.Angeline the Barista1:47
- 12.On the Water2:33
- 13.Girl From River Run3:18
- 14.Promontory Point1:04
Bright Star2016
- 1.If You Knew My Story3:19
- 2.She’s Gone2:35
- 3.Bright Star3:06
- 4.Way Back in the Day2:37
- 5.Whoa, Mama2:49
- 6.Firmer Hand / Do Right2:14
- 7.A Man’s Gotta Do2:06
- 8.Asheville2:58
- 9.What Could Be Better3:21
- 10.I Can’t Wait3:24
- 11.Please, Don’t Take Him2:27
- 12.A Man’s Gotta Do (reprise)2:49
- 13.Entr’acte1:46
- 14.Sun Is Gonna Shine3:07
- 15.Heartbreaker2:58
- 16.Another Round3:29
- 17.I Had a Vision3:34
- 18.Always Will2:19
- 19.So Familiar1:31
- 20.At Long Last2:56
- 21.Finale1:50
- 22.Bright Star (reprise)0:45
- 23.Sun Is Gonna Shine (single version)3:07
So Familiar2015
- 1.So Familiar2:47
- 2.Always Will2:27
- 3.Way Back in the Day3:18
- 4.Won’t Go Back2:22
- 5.I’m by Your Side2:39
- 6.I Had a Vision3:56
- 7.I Have You2:20
- 8.Another Round2:24
- 9.Mine All Mine2:09
- 10.Heart of the Dreamer3:15
- 11.My Baby3:20
- 12.Heartbreaker3:19
Live2014
- 1.Katie Mae
- 2.Daddy Played the Banjo
- 3.Jubilation Day
- 4.The Crow
- 5.Get Along Stray Dog
- 6.Love Has Come for You
- 7.Fighter
- 8.Sarah Jane and the Iron Mountain Baby
- 9.Stand and Deliver
- 10.Hunger
- 11.Athiests Don’t Have No Songs
- 12.The Great Remember (for Nancy)
- 13.Sun’s Gonna Shine
- 14.When You Get to Asheville
- 15.Shawnee
- 16.Yes She Did
- 17.Pretty Little One
- 18.Auden’s Train
- 19.The Dance at the Wedding
- 20.Remember Me This Way
- 21.Pitkin County Turnaround / So Long Now
- 22.Credits
- 23.Katie Mae2:42
- 24.Jubilation Day3:29
- 25.Get Along Stray Dog2:01
- 26.Yes She Did1:36
- 27.Love Has Come for You3:02
- 28.The Crow3:49
- 29.Fighter2:36
- 30.Sarah Jane and the Iron Mountain Baby2:56
- 31.Hunger2:36
- 32.Athiests Don’t Have No Songs2:39
- 33.The Great Remember (for Nancy)2:33
- 34.Sun’s Gonna Shine3:28
- 35.When You Get to Asheville3:22
- 36.Pretty Little One4:21
- 37.Auden’s Train5:41
- 38.The Dance at the Wedding3:01
- 39.Remember Me This Way3:46
- 40.Pitkin County Turnaround / So Long Now4:26
- 41.Daddy Played the Banjo3:36
Love Has Come for You2013
- 1.When You Get to Asheville3:16
- 2.Get Along Stray Dog2:10
- 3.Love Has Come for You3:11
- 4.Friend of Mine2:37
- 5.Siamese Cat2:59
- 6.Yes She Did1:35
- 7.Sarah Jane and the Iron Mountain Baby3:12
- 8.Fighter2:41
- 9.King of Boys2:53
- 10.Sun’s Gonna Shine3:05
- 11.Who You Gonna Take?2:42
- 12.Shawnee2:30
- 13.Remember Me This Way3:31
Rare Bird Alert2011
- 1.Rare Bird Alert2:40
- 2.Yellow‐Backed Fly3:21
- 3.Best Love4:22
- 4.Northern Island2:40
- 5.Go Away, Stop, Turn Around, Come Back3:36
- 6.Jubilation Day3:12
- 7.More Bad Weather on the Way3:32
- 8.You3:46
- 9.The Great Remember (For Nancy)3:11
- 10.Women Like to Slow Dance2:13
- 11.Hide Behind a Rock2:07
- 12.Atheists Don’t Have No Songs (live)3:51
- 13.King Tut (live)3:06
The Crow2009
- 1.Daddy Played the Banjo3:21
- 2.Pitkin County Turnaround2:28
- 3.Hoedown at Alice's3:15
- 4.Late for School3:48
- 5.Tin Roof2:19
- 6.Words Unspoken2:55
- 7.Pretty Flowers2:44
- 8.Wally on the Run1:39
- 9.Freddie's Lilt2:56
- 10.Saga of the Old West3:24
- 11.Clawhammer Medley2:18
- 12.Calico Train4:49
- 13.Banana Banjo2:17
- 14.Blue River Waltz2:19
- 15.The Crow3:23
Sehr Erfreut, Meine Bekanntschaft Zu Machen2007
- 1.Untitled7:47
- 2.Untitled8:23
- 3.Untitled9:25
- 4.Untitled8:25
- 5.Untitled7:26
- 6.Untitled8:41
- 7.Untitled8:40
- 8.Untitled8:03
- 9.Untitled9:12
- 10.Untitled6:37
- 11.Untitled7:56
- 12.Untitled8:07
- 13.Untitled7:26
- 14.Untitled7:09
- 15.Untitled9:15
- 16.Untitled7:25
- 17.Untitled7:47
- 18.Untitled8:01
- 19.Untitled6:39
- 20.Untitled5:54
- 21.Untitled6:02
- 22.Untitled9:02
- 23.Untitled8:59
- 24.Untitled9:01
- 25.Untitled4:57
- 26.Untitled10:33
- 27.Untitled9:59
- 28.Untitled9:08
- 29.Untitled4:57
- 30.Untitled7:55
- 31.Untitled7:55
- 32.Untitled7:45
- 33.Untitled6:10
- 34.Untitled7:52
- 35.Untitled6:21
- 36.Untitled7:01
- 37.Untitled7:15
- 38.Untitled4:03
The Steve Martin Brothers1981
- 1.American Photography2:03
- 2.A Scientific Question0:54
- 3.What I Believe3:37
- 4.A Showbiz Moment1:06
- 5.The Real Me2:08
- 6.Love God3:26
- 7.Make the Rent1:05
- 8.The Gospel Maniacs4:42
- 9.Sally Goodin'1:10
- 10.Saga of the Old West2:31
- 11.John Henry2:00
- 12.Saga (reprise)1:06
- 13.Pitkin County Turn Around1:09
- 14.Hoedown at Alice's2:25
- 15.Song of Perfect Spaces3:18
- 16.Freddie's Lilt, Parts I & II3:46
- 17.Waterbound1:17
- 18.Banana Banjo1:07
Comedy Is Not Pretty!1979
- 1.Born to Be Wild5:49
- 2.The All Being1:24
- 3.McDonald's / Men's Underwear3:11
- 4.Drop Thumb (medley)2:11
- 5.Googlephonics3:06
- 6.Hostages1:13
- 7.Cruel Shoes (from the Book "Cruel Shoes")2:17
- 8.Comedy Is Not Pretty3:26
- 9.How to Meet a Girl3:47
- 10.Rubberhead0:56
- 11.Jackie O. and Farrah F.3:39
- 12.You Can Be a Millionaire2:55
A Wild and Crazy Guy1978
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Let’s Get Small1977
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5 Days Out, 2 Days Back2025
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Dear Time2025
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Bluegrass Radio2024
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Wall Guitar (Since You Said Goodbye)2024
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i hate love2023
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Angel in Flip‐Flops (from “Only Murders in the Building”)2022
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Me and Paul Revere2011
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King Tut/Excuse Me1977
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Steve Martin2006
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Blanker Unsinn2001
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Pure Drivel1998
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Label
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
Achievements
- Award
- Writers Guild of America Award
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Award
- Disney Legends
- Award
- Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- Award
- AFI Life Achievement Award
- Award
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Award
- Academy Honorary Award
Influenced by
Groups
- Only Murders in the Building – Castcurrent
- Steep Canyon Rangerscurrent
- Steve Martin & The Toot Uncommonsprincipalcurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Martin, Steve
Stephen Glenn Martin is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician. Known for his work in comedy films, television, and recording, he has received many accolades, including five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for eight Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards. Martin received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, the Honorary Academy Award in 2013, and an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2015. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked Martin at sixth place in a list of the 100 greatest stand-up comics.
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