Martin Short And The Life Of One Of The Humblest Comedians Ever

Before Acting Short Got A Bachelor’s Degree In Social Work

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Before he got into acting, Short earned a Bachelor’s degree in social work at McMaster University.

As soon as Short graduated in 1971, he insisted on pursuing a career in social work. Short’s mother, however, was always encouraging of his early creative ambitions. With her support, he auditioned for and was cast in a play that same year, sparking his acting bug.