The Kennedy Center announced Tuesday that Adam Sandler is the 24th winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
The 56-year-old actor and comedian will be presented with the award at a March 19 gala at the Kennedy Center, to be broadcast at a later date, according to The Hill. The “Billy Madison” star is in good company. Previous winners of the prestigious award include Dave Chappelle, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Letterman, Jay Leno and Bill Murray, according to The Hill.
Adam Sandler wins the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: 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 and… https://t.co/gwdtD5fXCA
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Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter declared Sandler the winner, and went on to describe the many qualities that led to Sandler’s win.
“Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on [‘Saturday Night Live’],” Rutter said, according to The Hill. “Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry and cry from laughing.” (RELATED: NBA Announces MVP Trophy Will Be Redesigned After Legend Michael Jordan)
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The award “recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain,” Rutter said, according to The Hill.
Sandler has yet to comment publicly about being honored with the award.