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Steve Martin is a legend in the world of comedy, film, and music, known for his sharp wit, unique performances, and versatility across many creative outlets. At 78, the star of “Only Murders in the Building” continues to entertain audiences with his effortless charm and unparalleled talent. Despite being in the spotlight for decades, there are still many aspects of his life and career that remain lesser-known or surprising. Here are seven fascinating facts about Steve Martin that offer a deeper look into his remarkable journey.

1) He started his career at Disneyland Steve Martin. | Image via Instagram

Long before he became a household name, Steve Martin honed his craft at Disneyland. From ages 10 to 18, he worked various odd jobs in the theme park, including selling guidebooks and performing at Merlin’s Magic Shop in Fantasyland. It was here that Martin learned the art of performing magic tricks and developed his comedic timing,...

Hollywood star and comedian Steve Martin has talked about his relationship with his father Glenn Martin and said that he thought his dad was a “little embarrassed” by him. Steve was seen talking about his father in his new two-part documentary film on Apple TV+ Steve! (Martin).

“I always thought my father was a little embarrassed by me. He couldn’t quite be proud of an unconventional showbiz act that he didn’t quite understand,” Steve said.

The actor said that by the middle of his career, he learned to use his father’s criticism as motivation.

“By that time, I had been so sort of alienated by my father that negative comments were actually my encouragement,” he said, reports people.com.

Talking about his early childhood at the start of the film, Steve’s sister Melinda Dobbs shared that her brother received “no affection” from their father, and instead...