He is also the most recent incarnation of Inspector Jacques Clouseau inThe Pink Panthermovies.

The theme of loneliness is prominent throughout, but its approached in a light-hearted way.

Larry isnt exactly bold, but his shyness creates some laughable moments.

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The intriguing commentary about love triangles inShopgirlplays into severalromance movie tropeswhile also subverting them at the same time.

7Roxanne (1987)

Role: Charlie “C.D.”

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WhileRoxanneisnt Martin’s most obscure film, its definitely one that younger generations havent seen.

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Martin plays fire chief Charlie C.D.

The relationship between C.D.

Misunderstandings are also prominent inHousesitter, but they are also a staple of many of Martins funniest movies.

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While Martin has to share his spotlight frequently, watchingHousesitteris still a fun experience for audiences of all ages.

However, there are some good qualities toMixed Nuts.

The focus on three competitive bird watchers, each experiencing a midlife crisis, is an obscure premise.

Steve Martin in Dead Men Dont Wear Plaid and Shopgirl.

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However,Martins character is also notable because of moments that highlight Stus fears of having no purpose anymore.

Everything about Barrys character design is laughable, however.

Steve Martin as Rigby Reardon talking on the telephone in Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid.

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Steve Martin as Larry Hubbard sat in a dark restaurant being watched by other patrons in The Lonely Guy.

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Steve Martin as Ray Porter buying a pair of gloves from Claire Danes as Mirabelle in Shopgirl.

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Steve Martin as Charlie Bales and Daryl Hannah as Roxanne having dinner and chatting in Roxanne.

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Steve Martin as Vinnie Antonelli showing suits to Rick Moranis as Barney Coopersmith in My Blue Heaven.

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Steve Martin as Newton Davis and Goldie Hawn as Gwen sat on a couch together in Housesitter.

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Steve Martin as Philip in a red suit, holding a phone and looking defeated, in Mixed Nuts.

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Steve Martin as Stu Preissler and Jack Black as Brad Harris walking through a tall field with binoculars in The Big Year.

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Steve Martin as Barry Waterman pressing his forehead against Tina Fey as Kate Holbrook in Baby Mama.

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Steve Martin as Adam Schaffer and Meryl Streep as Jane Adler looking at each other lovingly in It’s Complicated.

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It’s Complicated, directed by Nancy Meyers, is a romantic comedy featuring Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin as Jane and Jake Adler, who unexpectedly rekindle their romance at their son’s college graduation, complicating their post-divorce lives as Jake is remarried and Jane explores a new relationship with her architect.

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