Martin Short finds himself with an unusually broad presence across the Emmy nominations this year, with recognition spanning multiple formats and roles. The actor received a nomination for outstanding comedy lead for his performance in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” where he also earned a nod as an executive producer. Additionally, Short was nominated for hosting duties on ABC’s “Match Game,” and he is featured prominently in the Netflix documentary “Marty, Life Is Short,” directed by Lawrence Kasdan, which garnered three Emmy nominations overall.
The documentary project began when Kasdan, whom Short has known for 40 years, approached the performer about creating a film chronicling his life and career. Short initially hesitated due to his Canadian background and personal reserve, but Kasdan’s persuasive eight-minute message about the importance of Short’s story—centered on celebrating life and using humor to navigate grief—convinced him to participate. Short contributed extensive personal material to the project, including decades of home videos he had filmed with his children that were later transferred to DVD, as well as home movies provided by Steven Spielberg.
Short’s participation in the documentary took on added significance following the February death of his daughter Katherine. Kasdan offered to delay the film’s release, but Short chose to proceed, viewing the project as an opportunity to discuss mental health and loss. Since the film’s May premiere, Short reports receiving responses from viewers who appreciated his openness about navigating such personal tragedy.
The documentary faces competition in its Emmy category from another project featuring Short: the Amazon documentary “John Candy: I Like Me,” about his former “SCTV” co-star. Short noted that Candy was the inspiration for his lifelong habit of filming personal moments, which began in 1981.
Regarding his other current projects, Short indicated there are no plans for additional seasons of “Match Game,” while remaining noncommittal about specifics for the upcoming season of “Only Murders in the Building” beyond its relocation to London and involvement of additional guest stars.
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