A Look Back at Steve Martin's Incredible Career in Photos

Born in Waco, Texas, Martin's family moved to California when he was 5 and he worked at Disneyland from ages 10 to 18. There, he learned magic and the art of comedic timing from Disney performer, Wally Boag.

By college, he was performing a comedy and banjo act in nightclubs. His big break came when he began writing for the hit television show The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (pictured, far left, with writers and performers from the show).