“Adam Sandler has been entertaining audiences for more than three decades with his movies, his music and his tenure as a fan-favorite cast member on ‘SNL.’”said the president of the Kennedy Center, Deborah F. Rutter. “Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry and cry with laughter. I look forward to a laugh-filled evening like no other as we celebrate his career in a ceremony sure to bring together the best of comedy.”
As the winner of the prize, Sandler will receive a copy of an 1884 bronze bust of Twain sculpted by Karl Gerhardt. Past winners include Richard PryorCarl Reiner, Whoopi GoldbergBob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Steve MartinNeil Simon, Billy Crystal, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, eddy murphy, Bill Murray, Julia Louis-DreyfusDave Chappelle and Jon Stewart.
Sandler’s films have grossed more than $3 billion worldwide, including blockbusters like “Grown Ups”, Big Daddy, “The Longest Yard” Y “The Water Boy”.
The movie of Netflix Sandler’s “Hustle” He has received numerous accolades and received a Gotham Award for his work as Stanley Sugerman. His role as Howard Ratner in the critically acclaimed Safdie Bros. “Uncut Gems” It earned Sandler several nominations and awards, including winning the National Board of Review and the Independent Spirit Award.
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