Martin Short, precisely 5ft 6 ½ (168.9 cm) tall, has masterfully incorporated his compact stature into his iconic comedic roles, amplifying his high-energy, diminutive characters like Ed Grimley and Jackie Rogers Jr.
His height enhances the charm and hilarity in career highlights including starring in films such as Three Amigos!, Innerspace, and Mars Attacks!.
- Hosted three TV shows: the 1994 sitcom The Martin Short Show, 1995's The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show, and the 1999-2000 syndicated talk show.
- Featured in the 1985 Showtime special Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas.
Short's exact height defines his larger-than-life presence in comedy, making every performance memorably outsized.