Edward Mayhoff 'Ed' Grimley is a fictional character created and portrayed by
Martin Short. Developed amongst
The Second City improv comedy troupe, Grimley made his television debut on the sketch comedy show
SCTV in 1982, leading to popular success for both Short and the persona. Short continued to portray Grimley on
Saturday Night Live and in various other appearances. The character also starred in the 1988 animated series
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley, as well as appearing in Short's 2012 comedy special
I, Martin Short, Goes Home.