Kevin Hart to Receive Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize

The Comedian and Actor's Three-Decade Career Culminates in Prestigious Award for Lifetime Achievement in American Humor

Kevin Hart, the comedian and actor, has been chosen to receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor, marking a high point in his three-decade career.
Hart, 44, began his career performing at venues in his native Philadelphia and has since become one of the most successful performers of his generation, with 11 of his films opening at No. 1 at the box office and grossing more than $4.23 billion in global revenue.
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, now in its 25th year, annually honors performers who have made a lasting impact on humor and culture. Honorees receive a bronze bust of Twain, the iconic American writer and satirist.
Hart 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.
Hart will receive his prize at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts on March 24, 2024. The ceremony will be broadcast later on a date to be determined.