A documentary on celebrated American actor and musician Steve Martin is set to release on Apple TV+ on March 29, 2024. Titled STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, this project is divided into two parts. The first part, “Then,” will showcase Martin’s rise to stardom. However, part two, titled “Now”, will focus on his current whereabouts.
Steve Martin has won numerous honors throughout his career, including five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Award nominations. However, one of the most coveted honors in his arsenal is an Honorary Academy Award. Apart from him, Angela Lansbury and Piero Tosi also received this award in the same event.
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces has been directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville. The official synopsis of the upcoming documentary reads, “Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. ‘STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces’ dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view.”
It states, “With companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Martin’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. ‘Then’ chronicles Martin’s early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize stand-up before walking away at 35. ‘Now’ focuses on the present day, with Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness in his art and personal life.”
When did Steve Martin receive an Oscar?
Martin was awarded an Honorary Academy Award in 2013. After the announcement, he expressed joy on his now-deleted X (formerly Twitter) account by calling his achievement “a salute to comedy and all the great people I’ve worked with.”
Several years back, Martin had encountered a rough patch in his career. In 2012, he had tweeted: “Looking over my trophies: Emmy: check. Grammy: check. Tony: eat me. Oscar: shove it. Pulitzer: who cares.” Later, he tweeted, “I swear, if I don’t win an Oscar this year, it will be like every other year.”
Steve Martin was born in Texas on August 14, 1945, to Mary Lee and Glenn Vernon Martin. His career began in the late 1960s, and he has appeared in numerous projects over the years. His most popular films include The Jerk, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Man with Two Brains, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Pink Panther, and more.
In 2021, the actor co-created and starred in his first television show, Only Murders in the Building, alongside Martin Short and Selena Gomez. Fans and critics have praised this Hulu show for its hilarious and insightful approach. In his interview with Deadline in 2022, he stated, “I’m very new to the television business, so I hadn’t even really thought about that. I didn’t even pitch myself in it. I just had an idea that I thought would be for different, older actors.” Currently, its fourth season is in production.
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces will explore the life and legacy of one of America’s most celebrated actors. This two-part documentary will serve as a poignant homage to the legendary comedian.
