In a statement, he quipped: "I am honoured to be the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor, but for my work as a riverboat pilot." Other previous recipients include Jon Stewart ...

Conan O’Brien is the 2025 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy, honored 'not for humor, but ...

Comedian Conan O'Brien is the latest former late-night host to receive the Mark Twain prize: a distinction for American humor.

Conan O’Brien, the writer turned late-night host turned podcaster, will receive the Twain Prize for American humor at Kennedy ...

The former late-night host joins the ranks of a celebrated group including Kevin Hart, Jon Stewart, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was first given to comedian Richard Pryor in 1998. Over the years, it’s been handed ...

Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honours individuals who have "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain ...

The comedian and former late-night talk show host will be given the Kennedy Center’s annual comedy honor at a ceremony in ...

Conan O’Brien is the latest comedian to be feted at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The former host of Conan and The ...

Comedian and host Conan O’Brien has been named the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in ...

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O’Brien on March 23 ...

"I am honored to be the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor, but for my work as a riverboat pilot," ...