Martin isn’t just good on screen, or on paper, or just on vinyl as a comedian. He’s been called one of the best actors to never be nominated for an Oscar, among the likes of Mia Farrow, Alan Rickman, and Jeff Goldblum.
His bestselling memoir, Born Standing Up: a comic’s life, was nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for Best Spoken Word Album. Plainly, Steve Martin excels in several fields while most of us struggle in one, making him a genuine polymath.
In addition to the big screen, Martin has made a name for himself in the literary world. His works have been projected to audiences on Broadway and through The New Yorker and The New York Times. Screenplays, novels and novellas, children’s books, plays, and musicals are all a part of his repertoire.
His work with the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and other bluegrass greats, including Earl Scruggs, have also proven fruitful.
Martin isn’t just good on screen, or on paper, or just on vinyl as a comedian. He’s been called one of the best actors to never be nominated for an Oscar, among the likes of Mia Farrow, Alan Rickman, and Jeff Goldblum.
ReplyDeleteHis bestselling memoir, Born Standing Up: a comic’s life, was nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for Best Spoken Word Album. Plainly, Steve Martin excels in several fields while most of us struggle in one, making him a genuine polymath.
In addition to the big screen, Martin has made a name for himself in the literary world. His works have been projected to audiences on Broadway and through The New Yorker and The New York Times. Screenplays, novels and novellas, children’s books, plays, and musicals are all a part of his repertoire.
His work with the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and other bluegrass greats, including Earl Scruggs, have also proven fruitful.