Martin Short’s career continues to thrive decades after he first broke into show business. The Emmy-winning actor remains a standout on Only Murders in the Building, which has continued its successful run and kept him in awards conversations alongside co-stars Steve Martin and Selena Gomez. In 2026, fans are also set to see a more personal side of the comedy legend in the upcoming Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short, chronicling his life and decades-long career in entertainment.
Long before the acclaim and standing ovations, Martin was a young actor in Toronto, where his love story began. In 1972, while performing in a stage production of Godspell, he met actress Nancy Dolman. The couple married in 1980 and went on to adopt three children — Katherine, Oliver and Henry — building a life together that lasted nearly 30 years.
Nancy died from ovarian cancer in 2010, a loss Martin has described as life-altering. In February 2026, the family endured another tragedy with the passing of their eldest daughter, Katherine, at age 42. Through it all, Martin has continued to speak lovingly about Nancy and the family they created together.
Scroll through the gallery to see more photos of Martin and Nancy throughout the years.
