Steve Martin
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Summary
Steve Martin was born on August 14, 1945[1], in Waco[2]. He has worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], comedian[5], street artist[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75,250 views/month, #1,033 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Anne Stringfield[9]
- Child: Mary A. Martin[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: American English[12]
- Occupation: musician[13], writer[14], banjoist[15], playwright[16], screenwriter[17], voice actor[18], art collector[19], actor[20], television director[21], composer[22]
- Educated at: University of California, Los Angeles[23], California State University, Long Beach[24], Garden Grove High School[25], Santa Ana College[26], Rancho Alamitos High School[27]
- Award received: Writers Guild of America Award[28], Kennedy Center Honors[29], Disney Legends[30], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[31], AFI Life Achievement Award[32], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series[34], Academy Honorary Award[35]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[36]
- Religion or worldview: Baptists[37]
- Influenced by: Smothers Brothers[38], George Carlin[39], Jerry Lewis[40], Redd Foxx[41], Woody Allen[42], George Burns[43], Jack Benny[44], Monty Python[45], Richard Pryor[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Genre: bluegrass music[48]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[49]
- Commons category: Steve Martin[50]
- Residence: Los Angeles[51], Inglewood[52], Garden Grove[53]
- Family name: Martin[54]
- Given name: Stephen[55], Glenn[56]
- Official website: http://www.stevemartin.com[57]
- Topic's main category: Category:Steve Martin[58]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[59]
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Country: US[60]
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Began / founded: 1945-08-14[61]
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Genre(s): bluegrass, comedy, sketch comedy[62]
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Community tags: bluegrass, comedy, musical theatre, physical comedy, sketch comedy, surreal humour, wit, word play[63]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0da08c43-c04c-4016-968d-b9d3eb9b7751[64]
Why It Matters
Steve Martin has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Ben Stiller[67], a screenwriter[68], b. 1965[69], of United States[70], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[71]; Steve Carell[72], an actor[73], b. 1962[74], of United States[75], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy[76], specialised in acting[77]; Jordan Peele[78], an actor[79], b. 1979[80], of United States[81], awarded the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[82], specialised in acting[83]; Will Ferrell[84], a comedian[85], b. 1967[86], of United States[87], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[88]; Ellen DeGeneres[89], an actor[90], b. 1958[91], of United States[92], awarded the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress[93], specialised in entertainment industry[94]; and Judd Apatow[95], an actor[96], b. 1967[97], of United States[98], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[99].
FAQs
Where was Steve Martin born?
Steve Martin was born in Waco[2].
Who was Steve Martin married to?
Steve Martin's spouses include Anne Stringfield[9].
What did Steve Martin do for work?
Steve Martin worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], comedian[5], street artist[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Steve Martin go to school?
Steve Martin was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[23], California State University, Long Beach[24], Garden Grove High School[25], and Santa Ana College[26].
What awards did Steve Martin receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[28], Kennedy Center Honors[29], Disney Legends[30], and Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[31].
Who did Steve Martin influence?
Steve Martin has been cited as an influence by Ben Stiller[67], Steve Carell[72], Jordan Peele[78], and Will Ferrell[84].