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

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

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

Gold Derby’s top news stories for Jan. 16, 2025 Conan O’Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Conan O’Brien ...

Comedian and host Conan O’Brien is the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy ...

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

"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," ...

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

Comedian Conan O'Brien was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy. Known for his dynamic career, ...

Despite facing setbacks during the infamous "Tonight Show conflict" in 2009, O'Brien's resilience led him to create Conan on TBS, where he earned $10 million annually until the show concluded in 2021.