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Kevin Hart, who rose from the open bikes and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of the country’s best-known performers, will receive the Mark Twain Award for American Humor at a gala performance on Sunday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
WASHINGTON: Kevin Hart, who rose from open bikes and comedy clubs in his native Philadelphia to become one of the country’s best-known performers, will receive the Mark Twain Award for American Humor at a gala performance on Sunday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .
Hart, 44, has refined a signature style that combines his small stature, expressive face and motor mouth into a successful stand-up act.
In Hollywood, Hart made his film debut in the 2002 film “Paper Soldiers” and rose to mainstream fame through a series of scene-stealing cameos in hits such as 2005’s “The 40-Year-Old-Virgin.”
Hart’s films have grossed more than $4.23 billion worldwide.
Now in its 25th year, the Mark Twain Award annually honors performers who have had a lasting impact on humor and culture. Honorees receive a bronze bust of Twain, the iconic American author and satirist whose real name was Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain recipients are honored with an evening of testimonials and video tributes, often featuring previous award winners. Other comedians receiving the lifetime achievement award include George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Carol Burnett and Dave Chapelle. Bill Cosby’s Mark Twain Award, a 2009 recipient, was revoked in 2019 amid allegations of sexual assault.
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