Earned an Oscar nomination for his theatrical
short, where he directed himself, THE ABSENT-MINDED WAITER.
Received kudos for his comedic acting
talent and some awards for his role in the clever comedy,
ALL OF ME.
He grew in his profession, by pulling
back on his wild comedic style, and took "straight
roles," that required a kinder and gentler type of
humor, which he also excelled at. ROXANNE, PARENTHOOD,
FATHER OF THE BRIDE, and L.A. STORY.
Steve Martin tackled serious roles in
GRAND CANYON, LEAP OF FAITH, a Broadway stage play, WAITING
FOR GODOT, and a mystery / thriller, NOVOCAINE.
His 1999 hit, BOWFINGER, gives the audience
a hilarious look through a satirical eye at low budget
movie making and the Hollywood system.