Mort Sahl was a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and political satirist. He was known for his sharp wit and often controversial material. He was one of the first modern stand-up comedians to become a major celebrity and was widely regarded as the father of modern political satire. He was also the first comedian to appear on the cover of Time magazine. Sahl's career spanned over five decades and he was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the 1960 film The Apartment.