WASHINGTON (AP) — Comedian Kevin Hart has been chosen to receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor, capping a three-decade career that has seen him rise from the open mics of Philadelphia to become one of his generation's most successful performers.
Hart, in a statement, noted that the launch of the Mark Twain Prize in 1998, with inaugural recipient Richard Pryor, basically coincided with the start of his comedic career.
I am grateful to the Kennedy Center for recognizing my voice and impact on culture.”Hart will receive his prize at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts on March 24.
Mark Twain recipients are honored with a night of testimonials and video tributes, often featuring previous award winners.
Bill Cosby, the 2009 recipient, had his Mark Twain Prize rescinded in 2019 amid multiple allegations of sexual assault.
Persons:
Kevin Hart, Kennedy, Mark Twain, Hart, Lil Kev, ” Hart, ”, Deborah F, Rutter, “, Kevin, Twain, Samuel Clemens, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Carol Burnett, Dave Chapelle, Bill Cosby
Organizations:
WASHINGTON, ” Kennedy, Kennedy Center, Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Locations:
Philadelphia, America