The comedian, podcaster and former late night host will be the 26th recipient of the award from the Kennedy Center.

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

The former late-night host joins the ranks of a celebrated group including Kevin Hart, Jon Stewart, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Conan O'Brien was named the 26th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Thursday, Jan. 16, joking it's for his '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.

Conan O’Brien has been selected by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize ...

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

Conan O’Brien is the latest comedian to be feted at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The former host of Conan and The ...

Before hosting this year’s Oscars, comedian Conan O’Brien will accept his own big award. The Emmy Award winner, set to host ...

Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honours individuals who have "had an impact on American society in ways similar to" Twain ...

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

There are very few people in the world with a resume like Conan O'Brien. The former late-night show host has written for ...