Ned Nederlander is a fictional character from the 1986 comedy film *¡Three Amigos!*. He is portrayed by actor Martin Short and is one of the three main characters, alongside Steve Martin and Chevy Chase. Ned is characterized as the enthusiastic and optimistic member of the trio, who are silent film stars mistaken for real heroes. In the film, Ned and his friends are hired to help a small Mexican village defend itself from a bandit named El Guapo. Despite their initial lack of real-life experience in heroism, Ned's determination and charm play a crucial role in the story's comedic and adventurous elements.