TV Resume: Martin Short

Primarily known for his comic roles, Short joins "Damages" this season as Leonard Winstone, the attorney for a Madoff-like family. Here are other notable Short shows:

1. THE ASSOCIATES (1979-80)

On this forgotten ABC sitcom, Short played Tucker Kerwin, a young law school graduate working at a Wall Street firm.

2. SCTV (1982-83)

On the Canadian sketch series, his comic creations included albino entertainer Jackie Rogers Jr. and obnoxious attorney Nathan Thurm.

3. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (1984-85)

His one "SNL" season is remembered for his portrayal of über-nerd Ed Grimley (whom Short had originated on "SCTV").

4. PRIMETIME GLICK (2001-03)

Donning a fat suit, Short played eccentric talk-show host Jiminy Glick on this popular Comedy Central show.

5. THE MARTIN SHORT SHOW (1994 and 1999-2000)

The former was a short-lived NBC sketch comedy; the latter, a daytime talk show.