Adam Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for lifetime in comedy

Adam Sandler honored with Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize

WASHINGTON — Actor and comedian Adam Sandler became the 24th recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, at an evening event featuring stars Jennifer

Adam Sandler honored with 2023 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

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Adam Sandler gets Mark Twain prize surrounded by celeb pals

The 56-year-old New Hampshire native first came to national attention on TV’s “Saturday Night Live.”

Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for comedy

Adam Sandler is the latest celebrity to be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The actor and comedian first rose to fame during his five-year stint on Saturday Night Live, which launched his long and wildly successful movie career, producing over 30 movies and grossing over $3 billion worldwide.

Adam Sandler gets Mark Twain prize surrounded by celeb pals

Adam Sandler placed his hand on the bronze bust of Mark Twain and speculated that it “one day might be the weapon used to bludgeon me in my sleep.”

Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for comedy

Adam Sandler is the latest celebrity to be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The actor and comedian first rose to fame during his five-year stint on Saturday Night Live, which launched his long and wildly successful movie career, producing over 30 movies and grossing over $3 billion worldwide.