Emily Garbutt
Updated on: October 10, 2024 3:46 am GMT
In a recent interview with Vogue, Steve Martin was asked about his favorite character he has ever played outside of his current role in Only Murders in the Building. Without hesitation, Martin responded, “Roxanne. C.D. Bales.” This character, portrayed in the 1987 romantic comedy Roxanne, is a retelling of the classic story of Cyrano de Bergerac, where Martin’s character is a witty but large-nosed fire chief who finds love.
Martin described C.D. Bales as a “fun character to play,” noting that he had a lot of energy and personality. He added that the makeup process to create the character’s prosthetic nose was labor-intensive. Despite the demanding nature of the role—where he faced frequent comments about his nose during filming—he cherished the character and the experience. His performance even earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.
When the same question was posed to Martin Short, he seemed to struggle to identify a single favorite character, humorously suggesting that all his roles are like his children. After pushback from his co-stars, he acknowledged Dale O’Day, a parody character from his 1989 HBO special, I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood. The exchange highlighted Short’s extensive career in comedy, though it seems he found it difficult to pin down a personal favorite like Martin did with C.D. Bales.
During the chat, it was obvious that both actors really love their work and the characters they’ve played over the years. They have made great contributions to comedy. They are still busy in the industry, and their show, *Only Murders in the Building*, is now in its fourth season. Fans are having a blast watching their amazing chemistry together!
