Date of Birth: August 14, 1945
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Steve Martin, born Stephen Glenn Martin, is an American comedian, actor, writer, and musician. He was born on August 14, 1945, in Waco, Texas. Martin was raised in Inglewood, California, and Garden Grove, California. His career began in the 1960s as a writer for television shows such as “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” for which he won an Emmy Award in 1969. He gained widespread fame in the 1970s for his stand-up routines, characterized by their absurdity and originality. He also became a frequent guest on “Saturday Night Live,” further cementing his status as a leading comedian. In addition to his comedy career, Martin has had a successful career in acting, starring in films such as “The Jerk” (1979), “Three Amigos!” (1986), “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987), “Parenthood” (1989), and “Father of the Bride” (1991). He has also authored several books, including the novels “Shopgirl” and “An Object of Beauty,” and has written plays and musicals. Martin is also an accomplished musician, particularly known for his banjo playing. He has released several bluegrass albums, some of which have won Grammy Awards. He continues to be a multifaceted entertainer whose contributions to comedy, film, literature, and music have left a lasting impact.
5 Interesting Facts about Steve Martin
1. Steve Martin is an accomplished banjo player and has won several Grammy Awards for his bluegrass music.
2. He wrote the screenplay for the 1986 film “Roxanne,” which is a modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac.
3. Steve Martin is a member of the American Banjo Museum’s Hall of Fame.
4. He received an honorary Academy Award in 2013 for his contributions to the film industry.
5. Steve Martin is also a novelist and playwright, having written several books and plays, including “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Steve Martin
1. “A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.”
2. “Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.”
3. “I believe entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you are an idiot.”
4. “Be so good they can’t ignore you.”
5. “Thankfully, persistence is a great substitute for talent.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Steve Martin’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $140 million.
Children
Steve Martin has one child, a daughter named Mary, born in December 2012, with his wife Anne Stringfield.
Relevant Links
1. [Steve Martin IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000188/
2. [Steve Martin’s Official Website](http://www.stevemartin.com/
3. [Steve Martin on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Martin
4. [Steve Martin Profile on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/steve-martin
5. [Steve Martin’s Music on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gMaNLQm7D9MornNILzdSl
