Stephen Glenn Martin born August 14, 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 an Honorary Academy Award , [ 1 ] in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards. In , Comedy Central ranked Martin at sixth place in a list of the greatest stand-up comics. He became one of the most popular U. He played family patriarchs in Parenthood , the Father of the Bride films β , Bringing Down the House , and the Cheaper by the Dozen films β Since , Martin has embarked on several national comedy tours with fellow comedian Martin Short.
Martin is also known for writing the books to the musical Bright Star and to the comedy Meteor Shower , both of which premiered on Broadway ; he co-wrote the music to the former. He has played banjo since an early age and has included music in his comedy routines from the beginning of his professional career. He has released several music albums and has performed with various bluegrass acts, including Earl Scruggs.
He has won three Grammy Awards for his music. Expressing his affection through gifts like cars and bikes, Steve's father was stern and not emotionally open to his son. Steve Martin's first job was at Disneyland , selling guidebooks on weekends and full-time during his school's summer break.
The work lasted for three years β During his free time, he frequented the Main Street Magic shop , where tricks were demonstrated to patrons. By , he had mastered several magic tricks and illusions and took a paying job at the Magic shop in Fantasyland in August. There he perfected his talents for magic, juggling, and creating balloon animals in the manner of mentor Wally Boag , [ 16 ] frequently performing for tips. In his authorized biography, close friend Morris Walker suggests that Martin could "be described most accurately as an agnostic In his free time, he teamed up with friend and Garden Grove High School classmate Kathy Westmoreland to participate in comedies and other productions at the Bird Cage Theatre.
He joined a comedy troupe at Knott's Berry Farm. Sherk's influence caused Martin to apply to the California State University, Long Beach , for enrollment with a major in philosophy.
