Why Kevin Hart Deserves the Mark Twain Prize | 2024 Mark Twain Prize
Hear what some of comedy's bright stars had to say about this year's recipient of the prestigious award.
Mark Twain Prize Videos
Highlights From the 2024 Mark Twain Prize
Acceptance Speeches
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Adam Sandler 2023
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Jon Stewart 2022
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Dave Chappelle 2019
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus 2018
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David Letterman 2017
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Bill Murray 2016
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Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart. Meet the new recipient and watch highlights from past shows.
Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
watch now on netflix
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart. Meet the new recipient and watch highlights from past shows.
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