WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – American comic Jon Stewart, whose irreverent model of political and media satire made him a beloved determine on tv, will obtain the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour on the Kennedy Centre in April, changing into the twenty third recipient of the prize.
The American prize is known as after novelist and essayist Samuel Langhorne Clemens, recognized by his pen title Mark Twain.
Late comic Richard Pryor was the primary recipient of the prize in 1998; its final recipient was slapstick comedian Dave Chappelle.
“For greater than three a long time, Jon Stewart has brightened our lives and challenged our minds as he delivers present occasions and social satire along with his trademark wit and knowledge,” the Kennedy Centre mentioned in a press release on Wednesday (Jan 19).
Stewart, 59, will likely be honoured on April 24 in Washington, in a televised ceremony, the primary for the award since 2019 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I’m really honoured to obtain this award,” Stewart mentioned, in accordance with the assertion.
In 2021, six years after he give up his satirical The Each day Present (1996 to current), Stewart returned to tv with a brand new enterprise present affairs in depth.
The Drawback With Jon Stewart was launched on the Apple TV+ streaming platform on Sept 30.
Stewart’s satire made him a beloved determine with affect far past the two million to three million nightly viewers of The Each day Present on the Comedy Central channel.
The Each day Present received 20 Emmy Awards throughout his 16-year stint as host, and boosted the careers of different comedians, together with Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Samantha Bee. Its present host is Trevor Noah.
After stepping apart in 2015, Stewart made solely rare public appearances, together with advocating for wounded veterans and for healthcare advantages for first responders who turned unwell after the Sept 11, 2001, assaults on New York and Washington, earlier than making a comeback on Apple TV+.
In 2020, he wrote and directed Irresistible, a political comedy movie starring Steve Carell, that drew blended opinions.
