A young Steve Martin.Photo:Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
On Friday,Selena Gomezsaidthat it “pains” her"how many people may not know truly aboutSteve [Martin]’s life.” HerOnly Murders in the Buildingcostar is now 78, and though quite famous for that latest role, has a career that goes deep on both stage and screen, all the way back to the 1970s.
As fans new and old start streaming, check out some epic throwback photos of the man Gomez calls “truly an icon.”
01of 15Steve Martin in High SchoolA young Steve Martin.Seth Poppel/Yearbook LibrarySteve Martin grew up near California’s Disneyland and spent his teen years working at the park, selling guidebooks and souvenirs before moving on to the Fantasyland magic shop.According to a Disney profile, he “learned all the tricks, and collected all the jokes, writing down every gag.”
01of 15
Steve Martin in High School
A young Steve Martin.Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library
Steve Martin grew up near California’s Disneyland and spent his teen years working at the park, selling guidebooks and souvenirs before moving on to the Fantasyland magic shop.According to a Disney profile, he “learned all the tricks, and collected all the jokes, writing down every gag.”
02of 15
Steve Martin on ‘The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour’
Always a standout on sketch shows, Steve Martin made several appearances onCherand Sonny Bono’sThe Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour,which ran for four seasons in the early 1970s.
03of 15Steve Martin in ‘The Muppet Movie,’ 1979A young Steve Martin in ‘The Muppet Movie’.Henson Associates/courtesy EverettSteve Martin’s history with The Muppets runs deep, and after guesting onThe Muppet Showin 1977 (withhis trusty banjo), he made a hilarious cameo as a disgruntled waiter inThe Muppet Moviein 1979.
03of 15
Steve Martin in ‘The Muppet Movie,’ 1979
A young Steve Martin in ‘The Muppet Movie’.Henson Associates/courtesy Everett
Henson Associates/courtesy Everett
Steve Martin’s history with The Muppets runs deep, and after guesting onThe Muppet Showin 1977 (withhis trusty banjo), he made a hilarious cameo as a disgruntled waiter inThe Muppet Moviein 1979.
04of 15Steve Martin in ‘The Jerk,’ 1979A young Steve Martin in ‘The Jerk’.Universal/courtesy EverettSteve Martin got into character on the set of his wildly popular 1979 film, theCarl ReinercomedyThe Jerk.
04of 15
Steve Martin in ‘The Jerk,’ 1979
A young Steve Martin in ‘The Jerk’.Universal/courtesy Everett
Universal/courtesy Everett
Steve Martin got into character on the set of his wildly popular 1979 film, theCarl ReinercomedyThe Jerk.
05of 15Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters, 1981A young Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters.Robin Platzer/Images/GettySteve Martin dated Broadway iconBernadette Petersin the early 1980s;according to anInStylestory, they crossed paths in the late 1970s in part through Kenny Rogers’ celebrity softball league.
05of 15
Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters, 1981
A young Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters.Robin Platzer/Images/Getty
Robin Platzer/Images/Getty
Steve Martin dated Broadway iconBernadette Petersin the early 1980s;according to anInStylestory, they crossed paths in the late 1970s in part through Kenny Rogers’ celebrity softball league.
06of 15Steve Martin and Mary Tyler Moore, 1982A young Steve Martin and Mary Tyler Moore.Nick Ut/AP PhotoMary Tyler Mooreand Steve Martin also dated in the 1980s, and he was on hand to support her at theSix Weekspremiere in L.A. in 1982.
06of 15
Steve Martin and Mary Tyler Moore, 1982
A young Steve Martin and Mary Tyler Moore.Nick Ut/AP Photo
Nick Ut/AP Photo
Mary Tyler Mooreand Steve Martin also dated in the 1980s, and he was on hand to support her at theSix Weekspremiere in L.A. in 1982.
07of 15Steve Martin and Victoria TennantA young Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettySteve Martin and Victoria Tennant, who were married from 1986 to 1994, walked the red carpet at the AFI Life Achievement Awards Honoring Gene Kelly in Beverly Hills.
07of 15
Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant
A young Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant, who were married from 1986 to 1994, walked the red carpet at the AFI Life Achievement Awards Honoring Gene Kelly in Beverly Hills.
08of 15Steve Martin in ‘Three Amigos,’ 1986A young Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short in ‘Three Amigos’.Orion Pictures/courtesy EverettSaturday Night LivestarsChevy ChaseandMartin Shortbrought their “Three Amigos” skit to the big screen alongside Steve Martin with a 1986 musical comedy that made almost $40 million at the box office.
08of 15
Steve Martin in ‘Three Amigos,’ 1986
A young Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short in ‘Three Amigos’.Orion Pictures/courtesy Everett
Orion Pictures/courtesy Everett
Saturday Night LivestarsChevy ChaseandMartin Shortbrought their “Three Amigos” skit to the big screen alongside Steve Martin with a 1986 musical comedy that made almost $40 million at the box office.
09of 15Steve Martin in ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ 1987A young Steve Martin and John Candy in ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’.Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock“John Candywas very sensitive and very complex and we really loved each other,”Steve Martin sharedof his latePlanes, Trains and Automobilescostar in his documentary. During one particular monologue from Candy’s character, Del Griffith, Martin said, “I was opposite him. I was weeping as he was performing it.”
09of 15
Steve Martin in ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ 1987
A young Steve Martin and John Candy in ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’.Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
“John Candywas very sensitive and very complex and we really loved each other,”Steve Martin sharedof his latePlanes, Trains and Automobilescostar in his documentary. During one particular monologue from Candy’s character, Del Griffith, Martin said, “I was opposite him. I was weeping as he was performing it.”
10of 15Steve Martin and The Smothers Brothers, 1988A young Steve Martin and The Smothers Brothers.CBS via GettySteve Martin got his start writing for several seasons ofThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hourin the late 1960s, making a cameo on an episode himself. In 1988, he reunited with thebrothers Tomand Dick themselves, alongside singerGlen Campbell.
10of 15
Steve Martin and The Smothers Brothers, 1988
A young Steve Martin and The Smothers Brothers.CBS via Getty
CBS via Getty
Steve Martin got his start writing for several seasons ofThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hourin the late 1960s, making a cameo on an episode himself. In 1988, he reunited with thebrothers Tomand Dick themselves, alongside singerGlen Campbell.
11of 15Steve Martin in ‘Parenthood,’ 1989A young Steve Martin in ‘Parenthood’.Universal/courtesy EverettPlaying a stressed-out dad in thisRon Howardclassic earned Steve Martin his fourth of eight Golden Globe Award nominations (to date).
11of 15
Steve Martin in ‘Parenthood,’ 1989
A young Steve Martin in ‘Parenthood’.Universal/courtesy Everett
Playing a stressed-out dad in thisRon Howardclassic earned Steve Martin his fourth of eight Golden Globe Award nominations (to date).
12of 15
Steve Martin in ‘Father of the Bride,’ 1991
A young Steve Martin in ‘Father of the Bride’.Touchstone/Kobal/Shutterstock
Touchstone/Kobal/Shutterstock
13of 15Steve Martin on ‘SNL,’ 1991A young Steve Martin on ‘SNL’.Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo BankSome might be surprised to hear Steve Martin was never anSNLcast member; however, he has hosted a staggering 16 times since the late ’70s and popped up as a guest on dozens of episodes during the show’s tenure. Here, he led a 1991 sketch alongsideMike Myers,Julia SweeneyandDana Carvey.
13of 15
Steve Martin on ‘SNL,’ 1991
A young Steve Martin on ‘SNL’.Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank
Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank
Some might be surprised to hear Steve Martin was never anSNLcast member; however, he has hosted a staggering 16 times since the late ’70s and popped up as a guest on dozens of episodes during the show’s tenure. Here, he led a 1991 sketch alongsideMike Myers,Julia SweeneyandDana Carvey.
14of 15Steve Martin in ‘Leap of Faith,’ 1992A young Steve Martin in ‘Leap of Faith’.Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/EverettAs no-good “faith healer” Jonas Nightengale, Steve Martin was delightfully “a seedy, desperate, bright, greedy man without hope,“wrote Roger Ebertin his review.
14of 15
Steve Martin in ‘Leap of Faith,’ 1992
A young Steve Martin in ‘Leap of Faith’.Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett
Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett
As no-good “faith healer” Jonas Nightengale, Steve Martin was delightfully “a seedy, desperate, bright, greedy man without hope,“wrote Roger Ebertin his review.
15of 15Steve Martin and Martin Short, 1999A young Steve Martin and Martin Short in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageThough they play besties onOnly Murders,Steve Martin and Martin Short have been close in real life for years. Here they are at Martin’sBowfingerpremiere in Los Angeles in 1999.
15of 15
Steve Martin and Martin Short, 1999
A young Steve Martin and Martin Short in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
SGranitz/WireImage
Though they play besties onOnly Murders,Steve Martin and Martin Short have been close in real life for years. Here they are at Martin’sBowfingerpremiere in Los Angeles in 1999.
source: people.com
