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Nov 16, 2023 · Learn about the 25 recipients of the Mark Twain Prize, an annual award for comedy excellence, since 1998. See who else has been honored, who has declined, and who has been rescinded the prize.
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is an American award presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. annually since 1998, except for the years 2020 and 2021.
- 1998
- Adam Sandler (2023)
- having "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Mark Twain
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Kennedy Center will honor comedian Kevin Hart with the prestigious award named after Mark Twain on March 24, 2024. The event will be filmed and streamed on Netflix, featuring special guests such as Dave Chappelle, Tiffany Haddish, and Jimmy Fallon.
A list of comedians, actors, writers and producers who have received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor since 1998. See the names, years, photos and biographies of the honorees, including Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin and Tina Fey.
Dec 13, 2022 · The Kennedy Center has announced Adam Sandler as the winner of this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Sandler's credits include SNL, Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups, The Wedding Singer...
- Elizabeth Blair
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Watch the tribute to Jon Stewart, the 23rd recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, hosted by Stephen Colbert. See clips, photos, and more from the star-studded ceremony at the Kennedy Center.
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