Martin Short's Family Background: Parents, Siblings, and Upbringing in Ontario
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Summary
Martin Short, star of Only Murders in the Building, grew up in Ontario, Canada as the youngest of five children. His parents were Olive Hayter, a violinist, and Charles Patrick Short, a vice president at Canadian Steel. Short describes his family as very funny, with comedy being dominant in his household, and credits his older siblings for influencing his comedic style through what he calls "trickled-down funny."
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· 2 pulledEveryone was funny in my family.
I was the youngest, so it was almost like trickled-down funny ... comedy was very dominant in my house.
Martin Short and his four siblings were raised in Ontario, Canada, by Olive Hayter and Charles Patrick Short. Here's everything to know about Martin Short's family.
