Kevin Hart To Receive The 25th Mark Twain Prize For American Humor
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Kevin Hart has a new career achievement to add to his resume. On Wednesday (Nov. 15), The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the comedic actor as the recipient of the 25th Mark Twain Prize For American Humor.
The Ride Along star will be presented with the honor on March 24, 2024, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy.
“I’ve been doing comedy since the inception of this award 25 years ago. To be honored in this commemorative year feels surreal. Comedy is my outlet for social commentary and observations on life—I am grateful to the Kennedy Center for recognizing my voice and impact on culture,” detailed the 44-year-old in a statement. “I can’t wait to celebrate!”
The Mark Twain Prize For American Humor presented by Wells Fargo, recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society and is named for the 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, who penned his literary work under the pseudonym. Hart will receive a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait bust of Mark Twain, sculpted by Karl Gerhardt.
Past awardees include Richard Pryor (1998), Whoopi Goldberg (2001), Steve Martin (2005), Neil Simon (2006), Bill Cosby (2009; rescinded in 2018), Tina Fey (2010), Will Ferrell (2011), Ellen DeGeneres (2012), Carol Burnett (2013), Jay Leno (2014), Eddie Murphy (2015), Bill Murray (2016), David Letterman (2017), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (2018), Dave Chappelle (2019), Jon Stewart (2022), and Adam Sandler (2023).
“For over three decades, Kevin Hart has been a source of laughter across America and throughout the world with his iconic characters, inimitable physical comedy, and relatable narratives. An accomplished writer, producer, actor, and comedian, he has made lasting contributions to the comedic landscape and represents our celebration of American humor at the Kennedy Center,” said Kennedy Center President, Deborah F. Rutter.
“We express our gratitude to Kevin for enriching American culture and look forward to celebrating his exceptional career.”
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