Adam Sandler To Receive Mark Twain Prize

It has been announced that Adam Sandler will be the recipient of the next Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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The coveted award is presented each year to comedians "who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Mark Twain.

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"Adam Sandler has thrilled audiences with his films, music, and SNL stint," stated Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter.

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"Adam's creation of characters has not only made us laugh, but also made us cry—from laughing so hard."

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I am looking forward to an evening of laughing like no other as we commemorate his career at a ceremony that will undoubtedly bring together the greatest in comedy."

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Sandler will be the second comedian to receive the prize, following former The Daily Show host Jon Stewart in 2022.

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Dave Chappelle, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Letterman, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Jay Leno, and Carol Burnett are among the previous recipients.

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The award is presented by the Kennedy Center at an annual ceremony in which fellow comedians pay tribute to the honoree.

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This comes as Sandler has been gaining Oscar buzz for his latest dramatic turn, the basketball flick Hustle.

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