Nickname:	Pig Eye Jackson /
Known for:	The Jerk, Shopgirl, Bowfinger
Birth name:	Stephen Glenn Martin
Birthday:	14 August 1945, Waco, Texas, USA
Height:	6' (1.83 m)

Reuters - Given Steve Martin's many appearances on "Saturday Night Live," a Grand Ole Opry performance should have been second nature to the veteran comedian. But roughly an hour before making his Opry debut May 30, Martin admitted to a group of journalists that he was a bit nervous.
"The Insider" is on the red carpet at the "American Idol" season eight finale with Keith Urban, Lionel Richie, Brad Garret, Steve Martin and other celebs as the stars reveal who they think will be crowned the next "American Idol". "Idol" judge Paula Abdul tells "The Insider" that she feels both finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert have promising careers ahead of them.   "It's not up to me, it's up to what they've done all season," Paula says. "They're both going to have tremendous careers. We as judges are happy with any of the top five winning." Keith Urban tells "The Insider" which contestant he and his wife Nicole Kidman are rooting for. "It's going to be a tough night no matter how you look at it," Keith says. "I'm playing with Kris so we're rooting for Kris." "I don't know it could either way today," Randy says. "I almost feel like the underdog being Kris has a shot. It could literally go either way." Keith Urban reveals that he is a big fan of the show and that he thinks both finalists are talented musicians, but he is rooting for Kris Allen. Watch the video for more star predictions, and to hear season seven runner-up David Archuleta, and ACM's Entertainer of The Year and "Idol" alum Carrie Underwood explain what it feels like to be spectators instead of contestants.

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"The Insider" is on the red carpet at the "American Idol" season eight finale with Keith Urban, Lionel Richie, Brad Garret, Steve Martin and other celebs as the stars reveal who they think will be crowned the next "American Idol". "Idol" judge Paula Abdul tells "The Insider" that she feels both finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert have promising careers ahead of them. "It's not up to me, it's up to what they've done all season," Paula says. "They're both going to have tremendous careers. We as judges are happy with any of the top five winning." Keith Urban tells "The Insider" which contestant he and his wife Nicole Kidman are rooting for. "It's going to be a tough night no matter how you look at it," Keith says. "I'm playing with Kris so we're rooting for Kris." "I don't know it could either way today," Randy says. "I almost feel like the underdog being Kris has a shot. It could literally go either way." Keith Urban reveals that he is a big fan of the show and that he thinks both finalists are talented musicians, but he is rooting for Kris Allen. Watch the video for more star predictions, and to hear season seven runner-up David Archuleta, and ACM's Entertainer of The Year and "Idol" alum Carrie Underwood explain what it feels like to be spectators instead of contestants.

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Funnyman Steve Martin will realize a dream in May when he makes his debut at country music Mecca the Grand Ole Opry.


Funnyman Steve Martin will realize a dream in May when he makes his debut at country music Mecca the Grand Ole Opry.


STEVE MARTIN is personally funding a kids’ production of a play he wrote in 1993, after it was banned by a U.S. high school.Students have been prohibited from staging Picasso at the Lapin Agile at La Grande High School in Oregon, after parents complained about its adult themes.Martin is baffled by the controversy, and is
AP - Steve Martin has offered to pay for an off-campus production of his play "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," which was banned from a high school because parents objected to what they called adult content.
AP - Actor and comedian Steve Martin has offered to pay for an off-campus production of his play "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," which was banned from a high school because parents objected to what they called adult content.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Steve Martin has packed so much into his 63 years that it almost seems easier to mention what he hasn't done instead of what he has.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Steve Martin has packed so much into his 63 years that it almost seems easier to mention what he hasn't done instead of what he has.


Hollywood funnyman Steve Martin has dismissed recent poor reviews of his latest Pink Panther movie - accusing film critics of "snobbery" when judging comedy films. Martin reprised his role as Inspector


Hollywood funnyman STEVE MARTIN has dismissed recent poor reviews of his latest PINK PANTHER movie - accusing film critics of "snobbery" when judging comedy films.Martin reprised his role as Inspector Jacques Clouseau for Pink Panther 2, but the new picture received a barrage of scathing write-ups from film journalists and took a disappointing $12 million
Reuters - Actor Steve Martin on Friday dismissed poor reviews of the latest Pink Panther movie saying critics are always snobs when it comes to comedy.
Reuters - Made famous by his absurdist stand-up comedy and zany Hollywood films, Steve Martin has also exercised his creativity on a more serious plane, writing plays, novellas, articles and a memoir.
Reuters - Made famous by his absurdist stand-up comedy and zany Hollywood films, Steve Martin has also exercised his creativity on a more serious plane, writing plays, novellas, articles and a memoir.
Steve Martin and the cast of 'The Pink Panther 2' hit the "pink" carpet this week to premiere their hilarious sequel, in theaters Friday, and the stars were happy to give credit where credit was due. "[Inspector Clouseau is] such an enduring character that [we] thought, okay, we can do this without embarrassment, and I think we got away with it," says Martin. "Elements of the character are completely created by Peter Sellers, which I am adapting to myself, but I give him complete, full credit for the creation of the character." "I'm very nostalgic about 'The Pink Panther' because I grew up with it as a kid, and Peter Sellers was a particular person that I enjoyed so much as a child," says co-star Andy Garcia of the film franchise and its original star. "For me it was a hoot to actually take part of it." In 'The Pink Panther 2,' Clouseau is on the case when legendary treasures from around the globe are stolen, including the Pink Panther diamond. Taking the action to Paris and Rome, Clouseau must join up with a "dream team" of detectives from other countries to catch the elusive thief. Jean Reno. John Cleese, Alfred Molina, Lily Tomlin and Emily Mortimer also star. "It's just excellent doing bad French accents and getting to hang out in Paris with Steve Martin and all these amazing actors," enthuses Mortimer. Watch "The Insider" for more highlights from 'The Pink Panther 2' premiere!

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Funnyman Steve Martin has vowed to stop taking prescription drugs to help him sleep, after discovering he developed a bizarre online poker habit after dozing off.


Hollywood funnyman Steve Martin returns to the role made famous by Peter Sellers in this high-concept sequel to the 2006 comedy hit The Pink Panther. Continue summary

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Steve Martin urged Pink Panther 2 producers to write in an unlikely wedding for his bumbling Inspector Clouseau into the script - because all his films that end with a marriage have been hits.


STEVE MARTIN urged PINK PANTHER 2 producers to write in an unlikely wedding for his bumbling INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU into the script - because all his films that end with a marriage have been hits.Clouseau weds Emily Mortimer’s character Nicole in the new comedy after funnyman Martin got his way.He says, "I said, ‘I have to

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