Steve Martin becomes father for first time at 67 A spokesman confirmed on Wednesday that the couple "are new parents and recently welcomed a child." The spokesman did not elaborate on the child's sex or date of birth. Martin is said to be "very private" about his personal life. An unidentified source said: "They've had a baby and how they kept it a secret nobody knows." He added: "They are thrilled. They worked hard to have the baby. Martin has played a father in many family-friendly films, including "Father of the Bride" and "Cheaper by the Dozen." Whilst promoting "Cheaper by the Dozen," a film about a family with 12 children, he said: "I played fathers so many times, it's like being one. I've had children of every age. And like I say, I get to do everything but the dirty work.