The 21 most iconic and hilarious roles of Steve Martin's legendary career

To kick it all off, we have Steve Martin as George Banks in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II. It's probably one of the first that comes to mind when you think of Martin's best and most iconic roles throughout his career.

After season four of Only Murders in the Building , I can confidently say that Charles-Haden Savage remains one of Martin's best characters. What an amazing opportunity to be able to work with Martin Short once again on such an entertaining and successful series.

Okay, it's another remake/reboot, but we millennials remember these movies fondly. Steve Martin's Tom Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 can pretty much be summed up as a comfort character within our favorite comfort movies.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a classic '80s comedy that simply wouldn't have been a hit without Steve Martin. He and co-star Michael Caine, though perhaps an unexpected pairing, gave us one of that era's better buddy comedy films.

If there's one thing we know about Steve Martin, it's that he loves a good parody, and The Man with Two Brains is just that. With a character name like Dr. Hfuhruhurr, it's impossible not to find him hilarious.

Where are my Pink Panther fans? This movie and Steve Martin as Inspector Jacques Clouseau are absolutely hilarious, and no one can convince me otherwise. I'm sure I will quote, "I would like to buy a hamburger" for the rest of my life.

What a perfect film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is. Martin's performance, along with John Candy's, makes it deserving of a spot on everyone's top five list of Steve Martin movies and an annual rewatch around Thanksgiving.

Did any other film student watch this in school, or did you go to an accredited university? I didn't expect it to become one of my favorite movies, but Steve Martin sure knows how to write and star in a comedy.

We couldn't possibly forget about his role as the legendary Lucky Day from Three Amigos! It was the film that brought Steve Martin and Martin Short together, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.

As the star and writer of L.A. Story, this film is easily one of Steve Martin's best works. Not only is it cleverly written and brilliantly acted, but it serves as an entertaining tribute to the city of Los Angeles.

Was anyone else surprised to see Steve Martin in Little Shop of Horrors, or was it just me? Martin embodied the character of Orin Scrivello, D.D.S., effortlessly, as he does, making for an unforgettable cinematic experience.

With an already amazing cast, it was no surprise to learn Steve Martin played Hotep opposite Martin Short's Huy in The Prince of Egypt. The dynamic duo as the high priests brought the funny, as they often do, making them an integral part of the film.

Steve Martin undoubtedly brought comedy and charm as C.D. Bales in Roxanne, an adaptation of the play Cyrano de Bergerac. As the writer and star of the film, Martin delivered yet another sweet romantic comedy and a wonderful performance with a character worth rooting for.

Before Modern Family, there was Parenthood. Steve Martin completely won us over as family man Gil Buckman in the 1989 film, whose success produced two television series.

It's Complicated may not be one of Steve Martin's most memorable roles, but Nancy Meyers fans loved him as Adam Schaffer in the beloved rom-com. He was the perfect love interest for Meryl Streep's character and a hilarious addition to the love triangle.

Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin put on a comedy masterclass in All of Me. Only able to control one side of his body with Tomlin's character controlling the other, Martin's role as Roger Cobb is peak physical comedy.

Steve Martin's appearance in The Muppet Movie as "Insolent Waiter" may not be memorable to some, but to me, it's everything. He should've received an Academy Award for this performance simply based on the amount of times I watched him in the film's trailer as a kid.

Steve Martin played a part in Grand Canyon, a very significant and underrated '90s film. Often compared to Crash (2004), the crime drama features an ensemble cast and gives audiences another noteworthy dramatic performance from Martin.

As one of Steve Martin's more dramatic films, The Spanish Prisoner is well worth mentioning. His role as Jimmy Dell proved just how talented and versatile an actor he is.

Now that we've somehow stumbled into neo-noir, Steve Martin as Rigby Reardon in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is the obvious next choice. The film is a parody, although it still manages to pay respect to films of the genre. It's another classic Carl Reiner and Martin collaboration whose main character belongs on this list.

Steve Martin's first starring role as Navin Johnson (as well as Cat Juggler) in The Jerk is considered some of his best work. The film has ranked on numerous best-of lists and is well-regarded by critics and audiences alike.