How many films has Steve Martin starred in throughout his career? Filmography explored as “Father of the Bride” returns to TV

American actor, comedian, and writer Steve Martin has appeared in more than 50 films throughout his career. According to his IMDb page, Martin has over 70 film credits as an actor. Aside from the silver screen, the Baby Mama actor has also explored television acting and theater. But instead of acting in the latter, his contribution was mostly as a producer, writer, or playwright.

One of Steve Martin's old films, Father of the Bride (1991), is making headlines in the US. In order to celebrate the veteran actor turning 80 years old on August 14, ABC hosted a special airing of the film on July 27, at 8:35 p.m. ET.

Keep reading to know all about the roles and characters Steve Martin played in different films throughout the years.

Steve Martin's complete filmography explored

Steve Martin's career began as a television actor in 1966 in a show called Dusty's Attic. He played the role of Tex. Later on, he branched into writing for a show called The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in 1969.

Have a look at the Grammy-winning actor's complete filmography from 1966 to the present.

Film

The films below are arranged in chronological order according to the years they were released.

• Another Nice Mess - Hippy (1972)
• The Absent-Minded Waiter - Steven, the Waiter (also writer) (1977)
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Dr. Maxwell Edison (1978)
• The Muppet Movie - Insolent Waiter (1979)
• The Kids Are Alright - Himself (1979)
• The Jerk - Navin R. Johnson (also writer) (1979)
• Pennies from Heaven - Arthur (1981)
• Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid - Rigby Reardon (1982)
• The Man with Two Brains - Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr (1983)
• The Lonely Guy - Larry Hubbard (1984)
• All of Me - Roger Cobb (1984)
• Movers & Shakers - Fabio Longio (1985)
• ¡Three Amigos! - Lucky Day (also writer and executive producer) (1986)
• Little Shop of Horrors - Orin Scrivello, DDS (1986)
• Roxanne - C. D. Bales (also writer and executive producer) (1987)
• Planes, Trains and Automobiles - Neal Page (1987)
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Freddy Benson (1988)
• Parenthood - Gil Buckman (1989)
• My Blue Heaven - Vinnie Antonelli (1990)
• L.A. Story - Harris K. Telemacher (also writer and executive producer) (1991)
• Father of the Bride - George Banks (1991)
• Grand Canyon - Davis (1991)
• Housesitter - Newton Davis (1992)
• Leap of Faith - Jonas Nightengale (1992)
• A Simple Twist of Fate - Michael McCann (also writer and executive producer) (1994)
• Mixed Nuts - Philip (1994)
• Father of the Bride Part II - George Banks (1995)
• Sgt. Bilko - Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko (1996)
• The Spanish Prisoner - Jimmy Dell (1997)
• The Prince of Egypt - Hotep (voice) (1998)
• The Out-of-Towners - Henry Clark (1999)
• Bowfinger - Robert "Bobby" K. Bowfinger (also writer) (1999)
• The Venice Project - Himself (uncredited cameo) (1999)
• Fantasia 2000 - Himself (Introductory host) (1999)
• Joe Gould's Secret - Charlie Duell (2000)
• Novocaine - Frank Sangster (2001)
• Bringing Down the House - Peter Sanderson (2003)
• Looney Tunes: Back in Action - Mr. Chairman (2003)
• Cheaper by the Dozen - Tom Baker (2003)
• Jiminy Glick in Lalawood - Himself (2004)
• Shopgirl - Ray Porter (also writer and producer) (2005)
• Cheaper by the Dozen 2 - Tom Baker (2005)
• Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years - Himself (host) (2005)
• The Pink Panther - Inspector Clouseau (also writer) (2006)
• Baby Mama - Barry (2008)
• Traitor - No role (story writer and producer) (2008)
• The Pink Panther 2 - Inspector Clouseau (also writer) (2009)
• It's Complicated - Adam Schaffer (2009)
• The Big Year - Stu Preissler (2011)
• Home - Captain Smek (voice) (2015)
• Love the Coopers - Narrator / Rags the Dog (voice) (2015)
• Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk - Norm Oglesby (2016)
• The American Epic Sessions - Himself (2017)
• Cruel Shoes - Narrator (also writer) (2020)
• Father of the Bride Part 3(ish) - George Banks (2020)
• Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces - Himself (2024)
• Untitled Mona the Vampire animated film - No role (screenplay only) (2026)

Television

Below is a list of all the characters and shows Steve Martin has starred in on television. It also includes the episodes of the shows you can watch him on.

• Dusty's Attic - Tex, 1 episode (1966)
• Off to See the Wizard - Simon the Pieman, Episode: "Who's Afraid of Mother Goose?" (1967)
• The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour - Himself / Medieval King, 5 episodes (1968 - 1969)
• The Ray Stevens Show - Himself, 7 episodes (1970)
• The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour - Various characters, 13 episodes (1971 - 1972)
• The Midnight Special - Himself, 3 episodes (1973)
• The Funnier Side of Eastern Canada - Himself (Stand-up special) (1974)
• Doc - Brian Bogert, Episode: "My Son, the Father" (1976)
• Steve Martin: On Location with Steve Martin - Himself (stand-up special) (1976)
• Saturday Night Live - Himself (host), 16 episodes (1976 - 2022)
• The Muppet Show - Himself, Episode: "Steve Martin" (1977)
• The Carol Burnett Show - Himself, Episode: "11.21" (1978)
• Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy - Himself (stand-up special) (1978)
• Steve Martin: Homage to Steve - Himself (TV special) (1979)
• Steve Martin: Comedy is Not Pretty - Himself (TV special) (1980)
• All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special - Himself (TV special) (1980)
• Steve Martin's Best Show Ever - Himself (TV special) (1981)
• Twilight Theater - Various characters, (TV special) (1982)
• Domestic Life - No role, 10 episodes (as creator, writer, and executive producer) (1984)
• The Tracey Ullman Show - Rusty DeClure, Episode: "2.1" (1987)
• And the Band Played On - The Brother (1993)
• The Simpsons - Ray Patterson, Episode: "Trash of the Titans" (1998)
• 73rd Academy Awards - Himself (host) (2001)
• 75th Academy Awards - Himself (host) (2003)
• 30 Rock - Gavin Volure, Episode: "Gavin Volure" (2008)
• 82nd Academy Awards - Himself (co-host) (2010)
• Maya & Marty - Himself, 3 episodes (2016)
• An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life - Himself (stand-up special) (2018)
• Only Murders in the Building - Charles-Haden Savage, (also creator, writer, and executive producer) (2021 - present)
• Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special - Himself, Opening Monologue (2025)

Theater

Have a look at some of Steve Martin's theater work.

• Waiting for Godot - Vladimir (1988)
• Picasso at the Lapin Agile - Playwright (1993)
• The Elephant Man - Producer (2002)
• Short Talks on the Universe - Writer, segment: "3 a.m." (2002)
• Bright Star - Playwright/composer (2014)
• Meteor Shower - Playwright (2016)
• Oh, Hello on Broadway - Special Guest, Himself (2016)
• Gutenberg! The Musical! - The Producer (2023)

Trending

Steve Martin's diverse roles in film, television, and theater reveal his knack for acting, producing, writing, and creating. If you missed the Father of the Bride airing on ABC on July 27, it is available to stream on Disney+.

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