Martin Short turns 75: a look back (20 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Actor and comedian Martin Short, best known for his roles in "Only Murders in the Building," "Saturday Night Live," "Three Amigos" and "Father of the Bride," turns 75 on Wednesday. Here's a look back at his career through the years.

Martin Short (L) and Steve Martin share a laugh at the opening night party for the revival production of Broadway musical "Little Me" in New York City on November 12, 1998. Short has starred in multiple Broadway productions including 1993's "The Goodbye Girl." Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Short poses for photographers on the red carpet before the Toronto International Film Festival closing night gala screening of "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood" in Canada on September 18, 2004. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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Short arrives at the American Cinematheque Award honoring Martin in Beverly Hills, Calif., on November 12, 2004. Photo by UPI

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Short (R) and his ex-wife Nancy Dolman arrive as guests for premiere of "The Producers" in Los Angeles on December 12, 2005. Dolman died age of 58 in 2010. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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