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Steve Martin


Born
in Waco, Texas, The United States
August 14, 1945

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Literature & Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Humor


Stephen Glenn "Steve" Martin is an American actor, comedian, writer, playwright, producer, musician, and composer. He was raised in Southern California in a Baptist family, where his early influences were working at Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm and working magic and comedy acts at these and other smaller venues in the area. His ascent to fame picked up when he became a writer for the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and later became a frequent guest on the Tonight Show.

In the 1970s, Martin performed his offbeat, absurdist comedy routines before packed houses on national tours. In the 1980s, having branched away from stand-up comedy, he became a successful actor, playwright, and juggler, and eventually earned Emmy, Grammy, and American Co ...more

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UK Shows Postponed

From the Royal Albert Hall website: We are sorry to announce that the Steve Martin and Martin Short shows on 14 and 15 March 2020 will no longer take place due to the developing coronavirus situation.


We are calling it a postponement. This is the right thing. More later.

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“A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.”
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“Some people have a way with words, and other people...oh, uh, not have way.”
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“I like a woman with a head on her shoulders. I hate necks.”
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