Martin Short receives three Emmy nominations for diverse projects

Actor Martin Short has received three Emmy nominations for distinct projects in the 2026 awards season. His nominations include Outstanding Comedy Lead for the Hulu series ‘Only Murders in the Building’, a nomination as a game show host for ABC’s ‘Match Game’, and recognition for the Netflix documentary ‘Marty, Life Is Short’.

Short discussed the unique nature of his presence in this year’s race, noting the diversity of the formats. While he is the subject of the documentary directed by Lawrence Kasdan, he is not part of the production team and will not receive an Emmy if the film wins in the documentary or nonfiction special categories.

The documentary features personal home movies provided by Short and archival footage from Steven Spielberg. Short expressed his support for the project, which explores themes of celebrating life and using humor to navigate grief.