Mark Twain Prize

Jonathan Winters

Among those paying tribute to comedian Jonathan Winters: Steve Allen, Richard Belzer, Sid Caesar, Mark Curry, Bonnie Hun

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner, winner of 12 Emmys and an inductee into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, was honored with the third ann

Whoopi Goldberg

On October 15, 2001, Whoopi Goldberg was fêted by an all-star cast of her peers as she was awarded the 2001 Kennedy Cen

Bob Newhart

Joining the celebration to honor Bob Newhart were Bill Daily, Richard Belzer, Tim Conway, Jane Curtin, Kelsey Grammer, J

Lily Tomlin

Tributes and comic performances from entertainers Dave Chappelle, Eve Ensler, Jane Fonda, Darrell Hammond, George Lopez,

Lorne Michaels

Tributes and comic performances by Dan Aykroyd, Candice Bergen, Senator Chris Dodd (D-Connecticut), Darrell Hammond, Tin

Steve Martin

Tributes and comic performances from Martin's friends and colleagues including Dave Barry, Claire Danes, Larry David, To

Neil Simon

Tributes and comic testimonials from Simon's friends and colleagues including Jason Alexander, Christina Applegate, Luci

Billy Crystal

Tributes and comic testimonials from Crystal’s friends and colleagues including Bob Costas, Robert DeNiro, Danny DeVit

George Carlin

Tributes and comic testimonials from Richard Belzer, Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Ben E. King, Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Jo

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The ceremony features clips from his classic shows and trib

Tina Fey

Tina Fey's friends and colleagues including Fred Armisen, Steve Carell, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Hudson, Jane Kr

Will Ferrell

Featured Ferrell's friends and colleagues including top entertainers Ed Asner, Jack Black, Matthew Broderick, Adam McKay

Ellen DeGeneres

Features DeGeneres’ friends and colleagues including top entertainers Kristin Chenoweth, Steve Harvey, Sean Hayes, Jim

Carol Burnett

The all-star cast includes Julie Andrews, Lucie Arnaz, Tony Bennett, Tim Conway, Tina Fey, Rashida Jones, Vicki Lawrence

Jay Leno

Celebrates “Tonight Show” host, comedian and performer Jay Leno, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twa

Eddie Murphy

From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, a lineup of the biggest names in

Bill Murray

Celebrate beloved actor and comedian Bill Murray, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Americ

David Letterman

Celebrating the work of "Late Night" and "The Late Show" legend David Letterman. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy C

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Celebrate the work of beloved actress, comedian, and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy

Dave Chappelle

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave Chappelle, recipient of

Jon Stewart

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Jon Stewart, recipient of the

Adam Sandler

Kevin Hart

Comedy’s biggest stars gather to honor — and roast — Kevin Hart as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Hu

Conan O'Brien

Comedy's biggest stars gather to toast and celebrate late-night legend Conan O'Brien as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize