Reveal Martin Short's Grown Children, Including Late Daughter

Martin Short's eldest daughter, Katherine, passed away at the age of 42. Martin is a well-known actor and comedian, and a loving father to his three children: Katherine, Oliver, and Henry, whom he shared with his late wife, Nancy Dolman. Nancy succumbed to ovarian cancer in 2010.

Katherine Short

Katherine, born on December 3, 1983, worked as a social worker and maintained a mostly private life. She made public appearances with her father, such as the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2011 and The Spiderwick Chronicles premiere in 2008. Tragically, she died at the age of 42 in February 2026.

Oliver Short

Oliver, the second child of Martin and Nancy, was born on April 29, 1986. He works as a senior associate producer at NBC Sports. Martin praised his children in an interview with Conan O'Brien, noting that although he encouraged them to pursue show business, they chose other successful career paths. Oliver has also appeared on red carpets, like the one for the opening night of Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me in New York in 2006.

Henry Short

The youngest of Martin and Nancy's children, Henry, was born on August 4, 1989. He leads a private life but occasionally accompanies his father to events. One notable appearance was at the premiere of the film Inherent Vice in New York in 2014, where they both looked sharp in black and white suits.