Born in Ontario, Canada, Short began his career on Canada's "SCTV Comedy Network," where his work garnered an Emmy Award. Short's proven ability as a comedic chameleon and his host of hilarious impressions brought him to the attention of "Saturday Night Live." After only one season, Short was instantly recognized for his standout performances and on-the-mark impressions of such characters as Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., legendary songwriter Irving Cohen and lawyer Nathan Thurm. With the tremendous exposure he gained on "Saturday Night Live," he was on the Hollywood fast track and quickly crossed over into feature film work.

Short made his big screen debut in "Three Amigos." where he worked along side former "Saturday Night Live" colleagues Chevy Chase and Steve Martin. Over the years he has continued to land plum comedic roles in theatrical releases such as "Inner Space”, Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks," "Jungle to Jungle" and "The Big Picture," among others. Perhaps his most memorable role was that of the scene-stealing Franck the wedding planner in "Father of the Bride." He later reprised the hilarious portrayal for "Father of the Bride II."