Martin Short's 'Only Murders in the Building' Emmy chances, by the numbers

A standout for decades successful a breathtaking array of roles, drama pb histrion nominee Martin Short is the benignant of all-around entertainer they don’t marque anymore. But an Emmy for his astir sustained large show — arsenic theatre director, podcaster and dip connoisseur Oliver Putnam connected “Only Murders successful the Building” — has eluded him frankincense far.

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Short’s Emmy nominations person spanned drama penning and acting, melodramatic performances and hosting (including a 2026 information for ABC’s “Match Game”).

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His lone wins person been for penning connected “SCTV Network” (1983) and hosting the AFI tribute to Mel Brooks (2014).

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His spread betwixt Emmys outstretched “Only Murders” woman and real-life predominant companion Meryl Streep’s 29 years betwixt 2nd (“Sophie’s Choice”) and 3rd (“The Iron Lady”) Oscars.

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Short’s polishing of adjacent so-so lines into drama golden earned him nominations for each play of “Only Murders” truthful far.

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Twice he’s mislaid to laughter riot Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”).

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But past year, for the series’ 4th season, Short bushed White for the Actor Award, his biggest prize aft the 1999 Tony helium won for philharmonic “Little Me.”

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Short broke done successful the legendary Toronto staging of “Godspell,” taxable of the forthcoming documentary “You Had to Be There.”

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Short already was profiled successful the 2026 Netflix documentary “Marty, Life Is Short,” nominated for 3 Emmys successful its ain right.

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He has reached an property wherever a competitory Emmy tin treble arsenic a beingness accomplishment award.