Sandler has won one of the highest honors in humor.

Veteran actor, comedian, and filmmaker Adam Sandler has been a constant presence in the comedy scene for decades, both with his movies and his classic performances on shows like Saturday Night Live. For his achievements in the sphere of humor, he has won one of the most prestigious awards for comedy: the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, whose previous recipients include Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Carl Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Steve Martin, Neil Simon, Billy Crystal, Bill Murray, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart.

Sandler will receive the 24th Mark Twain Prize in a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on March 19, 2023.

Adam Sandler has won this year’s Mark Twain Award for American Humor, considered one of the most prestigious honors in comedy. https://t.co/92hjUR7UwJ

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“Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on SNL,” Kennedy Center president Deborah F. Rutter said in a statement. “Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry, and cry from laughing. I am looking forward to a laughter-filled evening like no other as we celebrate his career at a ceremony that is sure to bring together the best in comedy.”