Hamilton-native Martin Short honoured

Comedian icon and Hamilton-native, Martin Short will be returning to the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards.

This time, he will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.  That announcement came down, Tuesday morning by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.

“Martin Short’s creativity, talent and exuberance are boundless,” says Academy Chair Martin Katz.

“In movies, television shows and on stage, his sharply-observed comic characters have won him a loyal following among audiences and critics around the globe. Throughout, he has remained an enthusiastic supporter of the industry here at home. We were elated with Marty’s invaluable contribution to the Academy’s re-branding and the launch of our Canadian Screen Awards as host of  the first two successful broadcast galas.”

The Hamilton-native has displayed his talents on a number of television series and tv movies, including “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, “Three Amigos” and “Father of the Bride” just to name a few.

Short has hosted the Canadian Screen Awards in 2013 and in 2014.  He has received 5 nominations and won the Academy’s Earle Grey Award in 1995.