The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will go to comedian, actor, writer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart. Past recipients include George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Carol Burnett and Adam Sandler.

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Kevin Hart picked up his Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center last night. Now, the event is always a bit of a roast of the honoree.

Other recent Mark Twain Prize honorees include Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart and Dave Chapelle. "You remind me … why I love comedy so much," Chappelle said at the Sunday night ceremony, noting he ...

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humour is annually awarded to individuals who have impacted American society with commentary and humor. This year's recipient is Adam Sandler. Sandler's ceremony ...

A big honor for “Big Daddy.” Comedy megastar Adam Sandler was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor during a star-filled ceremony at Washington’s Kennedy Center Sunday night.

O’Brien joked he would be “the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor, but for my work as a riverboat pilot.” Getty Images He will host the Academy Awards in March. AP ...

Mark Twain Prize recipient Adam Sandler is introduced at the start of the 24th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 19, 2023 ...

Conan O'Brien has been selected by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The prize, which is named to honor one of the world's ...

Comedian Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night, which David Letterman called "the most entertaining gathering of the resistance ever." ...

Hart’s films have grossed more than $4.23 billion globally. Now in its 25th year, the Mark Twain Prize annually honors performers who have made a lasting impact on humor and culture.