The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is an American award presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. annually since 1998. Named after the 19th-century humor
The Kennedy Center award is modeled after Karl Gerhardt's bronze bust of Twain.
Venue, the Kennedy Center
President Barack Obama with Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in 2011
President Obama with awardee Carol Burnett in 2013
Richard Pryor
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Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Known for reaching a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style, he is regarded as one of t
Publicity photo of Pryor for one of his Mister Kelly's appearances, 1968–1969
Pryor performed in the Lily Tomlin specials. He is seen here with Tomlin and Alan Alda in Tomlin's 1973 special.
Pryor performing in 1974
Pryor with Lou Gossett Jr. in 1978