- Born 1950, March 26.
- Martin Short’s brother drowned when Martin was 12, his mother died when he was 18, his father when he was 20. A brother and sister are still living.
- Studied social work at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. Earned his B.A. in 1972
- Married to Nancy since 1980, 3 children.
- Awarded the Order of Canada in 1994. The Order of Canada is presented to a limited number of Canadians who exemplify the highest qualities of citizenship and whose contributions enrich the lives of their contemporaries.