Martin stated that he would not actively seek new opportunities once the television show concluded. He indicated his indifference to pursuing more film roles. Surprisingly, this is the conclusion of his journey.\n\n\n\n

Regardless of his decision, Martin, a diverse artist, has had a spectacular career spanning six decades, and he is only one Tony Award away from joining the elite EGOT club, which celebrates people who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

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Let\u2019s look at some of Martin\u2019s varied abilities and achievements in the entertainment industry, providing insight into his distinguished career if he decides to leave it.\n\n\n\n

Martin\u2019s career in comedy began in the 1960s as a writer for \u201cThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,\u201d for which he received an Emmy nomination in 1969. Throughout the 1970s, he hosted \u201cSaturday Night Live,\u201d a chance he has taken advantage of fifteen times.\n\n\n\n

His star continued to rise as he embarked on sold-out tours presenting his unique stand-up acts, which frequently included music and props.\n\n\n\n

By the 1980s, Martin had altered gears and focused on acting, saying goodbye to stand-up comedy. In 2005, he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for his contributions to American humor.\n\n\n\n

Martin returned to the stage in 2016 as Jerry Seinfeld\u2019s opening act. The same year, he embarked on a cross-country tour with his co-star from \u201cOnly Murders in the Building,\u201d Martin Short.\n\n\n\n

This collaboration also resulted in the creation of the Netflix special \u201cAn Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life,\u201d which was released in 2018.\n\n\n\n

Martin has appeared in several films throughout his career, including the iconic \u201cFather of the Bride\u201d and \u201cCheaper by the Dozen\u201d franchises. Among his other significant films are \u201cThree Amigos\u201d (1986), \u201cPlanes, Trains, and Automobiles\u201d (1987), \u201cBowfinger\u201d (1999), and \u201cThree Amigos.\u201d\n\n\n\n

Martin\u2019s industry services have not gone unappreciated, although he has never received an Oscar nomination. He was recognized for his remarkable efforts in 2013.\n\n\n\n

Martin also demonstrated his talent as a playwright and composer when he co-wrote and scored \u201cBright Star,\u201d a Broadway musical set in the 1940s in the picturesque North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. In 2016, he received five Tony Award nominations for the play.\n\n\n\n

Martin has taken up a new venture as the co-creator and actor of \u201cOnly Murders in the Building,\u201d in which he has played an amateur podcaster since 2021. Martin has been nominated for three Emmy Awards for his captivating performance, adding to the show\u2019s seven nominations.\n\n\n\n

Born in Texas and raised in California, Martin developed his love of the banjo at a young age and used it regularly in his stand-up shows during the 1970s. His performance of Earl Scruggs\u2019 \u201cFoggy Mountain Breakdown\u201d garnered him a Grammy Award in 2002.\n\n\n\n

Martin continued his musical endeavors by releasing his first music-only CD titled \u201cThe Crow: New Songs for the 5-String Banjo\u201d in 2009, which earned him a Grammy for Best Bluegrass CD in 2010.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"