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Martin Short and his son Oliver Patrick Short | Source: Getty Images
Martin Short and his son Oliver Patrick Short | Source: Getty Images

Oliver Patrick Short Is Martin Short's Son Who Pursued a Different Career

Christell Fatima M. Tudtud
Mar 24, 2023
03:15 A.M.

Oliver Patrick Short is one of the three children of the renowned actor and comedian Martin Short. Like his siblings, Oliver has charted his own path and made a name for himself despite not following in his father's footsteps.

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Martin Short is a brilliant and respected actor in the entertainment industry. He wouldn't be where he is now if not for his beloved children whom he shared with his late wife.

Of the three kids, Martin's son, Oliver Patrick Short, has recently gained public attention. Oliver has done well for himself and has become a respected professional, just like his famous father.

Martin Short poses with wife, Nancy Dolan and kids, Katherine Elizabeth and Oliver Patrick for a portrait in 1989, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Martin Short poses with wife, Nancy Dolan and kids, Katherine Elizabeth and Oliver Patrick for a portrait in 1989, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Oliver chose a different career path from his father, albeit still within the entertainment industry. He prefers to keep his personal life private, so little is known about him.

But some details have emerged through the years, including one special memory that he and his family have made for his late mother.

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Martin Short with son Oliver and daughter Katherine at the Comedy Central's "Night Of Too Many Stars," a benefit for Autism Education on October 15, 2006, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Martin Short with son Oliver and daughter Katherine at the Comedy Central's "Night Of Too Many Stars," a benefit for Autism Education on October 15, 2006, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Oliver Patrick Short Had No Interest Going into Show Business despite Dad's Encouragement

As the children of a famous actor, Oliver and his siblings were exposed to show business at an early age. Martin encouraged them to pursue acting careers, providing them with acting lessons.

However, Martin also taught his children to be independent and tough and find their own life paths. Oliver had a different career in mind from a young age, and despite his father's wishes, he decided to pursue a career in finance.

Oliver is the middle child in his family, with an older brother named Henry and a younger sister named Katherine. When Oliver and his siblings were young, their mother put her acting career on hold to care for them.

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Martin Short and Nancy Dolman attend the 2009 Shakespeare in the Park opening night gala performance of "Twelfth Night" at the Delacorte Theater on June 25, 2009, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Martin Short and Nancy Dolman attend the 2009 Shakespeare in the Park opening night gala performance of "Twelfth Night" at the Delacorte Theater on June 25, 2009, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Oliver's parents, Martin and Nancy Dolman, met in 1972 during the production of "Godspell" and married in 1980. Despite Nancy's acting career, she chose to stay home and raise their children while Martin pursued his successful film and TV career.

In 2010, cancer took away Oliver's mother, Nancy, leaving him and his family devastated.

Martin Short and wife Nancy Short attend the after party for the opening night of "Love, Loss and What I Wore" at Bryant Park Grill on October 1, 2009, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Martin Short and wife Nancy Short attend the after party for the opening night of "Love, Loss and What I Wore" at Bryant Park Grill on October 1, 2009, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

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Oliver Patrick Short Works behind the Camera as a Producer

Oliver studied Film and Television Production at the University of Notre Dame, where he attended from 2004 to 2008. During his time there, he engaged in various activities and societies, including serving as the Women's Ice Hockey Coach and Men's Snowboard Captain.

He has an extensive career in the entertainment industry, specifically as a producer. He began his career as an assistant at William Morris Endeavor in October 2008. From there, he worked his way up to become an executive assistant at Warner Bros. Pictures from April 2011 to February 2013.

In February 2013, Oliver shifted his focus to production and became a broadcast associate at FOX Sports, where he worked for a year and a half. He then spent two years and three months as a senior associate producer at the same company.

Oliver Short and his siblings Katherine Short and Henry Short attend Martin Short: FAME Becomes Me Opening Night Arrivals at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on August 17, 2006, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Oliver Short and his siblings Katherine Short and Henry Short attend Martin Short: FAME Becomes Me Opening Night Arrivals at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on August 17, 2006, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

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After his time at FOX Sports, Oliver worked as a broadcast associate at the MLB Network in April 2015 and held the role for five months. He then became an associate producer at NBC Sports Group from August 2015 to August 2019.

He became an associate producer at A. Smith & Co. Productions from February 2020 to April 2022 for two years and three months. Most recently, Oliver worked as a contestant producer on the "Generation Gap" game show from April 2022 to July 2022.

Martin Short arrives at Goldie Hawn's Inaugural "Love In For Kids" Benefiting The Hawn Foundation's MindUp Program at Ron Burkle's Green Acres Estate on November 21, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Martin Short arrives at Goldie Hawn's Inaugural "Love In For Kids" Benefiting The Hawn Foundation's MindUp Program at Ron Burkle's Green Acres Estate on November 21, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Oliver Leads a More Private Life than His Dad but Made Rare Red Carpet Appearances Before

Unlike his father, Oliver leads a quieter life away from the limelight. But his father's career had thrust him into the spotlight at red-carpet events in the past. He also appeared in public photos alongside his parents and siblings, including an adorable 1989 photo in Los Angeles, California.

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Like Oliver, his siblings are also not that public with their life and prefer to live almost anonymously. One of his siblings is a therapist, and the other is a wealth manager.

Oliver's dad is just one of the celebrity parents who rarely share about their children. Similarly, actors like Ryan Gosling and Blake Lively follow the same approach as a way to protect their kids' privacy.

Martin Short and Nancy with their children Katherine, Henry and Oliver Patrick Short at Tavern on the Green during an after-party following the opening night performance of Martin's Broadway musical, "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me" in August 2006 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Martin Short and Nancy with their children Katherine, Henry and Oliver Patrick Short at Tavern on the Green during an after-party following the opening night performance of Martin's Broadway musical, "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me" in August 2006 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Oliver Lost His Mother to Cancer in 2010 & Had a Special Way to Celebrate Her Life

In 2010, cancer took away Oliver's mother, Nancy, leaving him and his family devastated. However, rather than succumbing to grief, they decided to unconventionally pay tribute to her memory.

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Oliver's dad honored Nancy's request for a party, and family members and friends were present. During the unique ceremony, Martin and his children rode a boat, sprinkled the ashes in the water, and they "jumped into the ashes."

Oliver and his siblings strengthened their father to continue living and moving forward. Martin stated that he might have decided to step back from public life if he did not have children.

However, he emphasized that with three kids, they look up to him to determine the family's future course of action. He also feels responsible as the head of the family to ensure that they remain a unified front.

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