Natalia Chi
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler will be honored by comedy and entertainment royalty when he receives the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain American Humor Award on Sunday night.
Sandler, 56, first gained national attention as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” After being fired from the cast after a five-year stint, Sandler embarked on a hugely successful film career, spanning over 30 films and worldwide, earning him over $3 billion. .
Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter said in a statement when Sandler’s award was announced in December, “Adam Sandler has been an integral part of his tenure as a fan-favorite cast member of SNL in movies, music, and SNL. has entertained audiences for over 30 years: “Adam has created characters that make us laugh, we cry, we laugh and we cry.”
Sandler’s top hits include “Happy Gilmore,” “The Wedding Singer,” and “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan.” Although primarily known for his slapstick comedy and overgrown boy characters, Sandler has also excelled in multiple dramatic roles, including the films Punch His Doran Club and Uncut Gems.
Mark Twain winners are often honored with testimonials and video tribute evenings featuring previous winners. ), Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Carol Burnett and Dave Chappelle. 2009 winner Bill Cosby had his Mark Twain Award revoked in 2019 amid multiple allegations of sexual assault.
The long-running comedy institution “SNL” offers more than its share of 24 Mark Twain winners. Sandler is the seventh cast member to win the award, joining Billy Murray, Tina Fey, Will Farrell, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy and Julia Louise-Dreyfus. Show creator and producer Lorne Michaels won her 2004 award.
According to the Kennedy Center, among those scheduled to honor Sandler on Sunday night are Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Dana Carvey, Louis Guzman, Tim Hurley and Tim・There are Meadows, Idina Menzel, Conan O’Brien and Chris. The Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Ben Stiller.
The ceremony will be broadcast nationally on CNN on March 26.
