Famous actor Steve Martin recently told The Hollywood Reporter that he plans to scale back on his performances after the very successful Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building” concludes, however he refrained from announcing his retirement.
Martin declared that after the TV show ended, he would not actively look for other chances. He expressed his lack of interest in seeking further movie roles. This, surprisingly, is where his trip ends.
Whatever his choice, Martin has had a remarkable six-decade career as a diversified artist. He is just one Tony Award away from becoming a member of the exclusive EGOT club, which honors individuals who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
In order to shed light on Martin’s illustrious career should he choose to quit the entertainment business, let’s examine some of his many talents and accomplishments in that field.
As a writer for “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” Martin got his start in comedy in the 1960s and was nominated for an Emmy in 1969. He had the opportunity to host “Saturday Night Live” throughout the 1970s, which he has taken advantage of fifteen times.
As he started selling-out tours to showcase his distinctive stand-up routines—which frequently featured music and props—his star kept rising.
By the 1980s, Martin had shifted his priorities and abandoned stand-up comedy in favor of acting. He received the Mark Twain Prize in 2005 in recognition of his contributions to American humor.
In 2016, Martin made a comeback to the stage as Jerry Seinfeld’s opening act. Alongside Martin Short, his co-star from “Only Murders in the Building,” he went on a cross-country tour that same year.
In 2018, the Netflix special “An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life” was produced as a result of this collaboration.
Throughout his career, Martin has been in a number of movies, including the well-known series “Father of the Bride” and “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Three Amigos (1986), “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” (1987), “Bowfinger” (1999), and “Three Amigos” (1999) are some of his other notable motion pictures.
Martin has never been nominated for an Oscar, but his contributions to the industry are still valued. In 2013, he received recognition for his extraordinary work.
Martin’s co-writing and orchestration of “Bright Star,” a Broadway musical set in the 1940s in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, showcased his abilities as a playwright and composer as well. He was nominated for five Tony Awards in 2016 for the play.
As co-creator and actor of “Only Murders in the Building,” Martin has embarked on a new endeavor. Since 2021, he has portrayed an amateur podcaster. In addition to the show’s seven nominations, Martin has been nominated for three Emmy Awards for his outstanding performance.
Martin, who was raised in California after being born in Texas, fell in love with the banjo at an early age and began incorporating it into his stand-up routines in the 1970s. In 2002, his rendition of Earl Scruggs’ “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” won him a Grammy Award.
Martin persisted in his musical pursuits, releasing “The Crow: New Songs for the 5-String Banjo,” his first music-only CD, in 2009. This CD won him a Grammy for Best Bluegrass CD in 2010.