Adam Sandler has been awarded the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for Humor

Adam Sandler has been causing quite a stir lately with his dramatic outbursts Hurry up and unpolished gems, but he will be honored in March for his comedic roots. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said today that the Saturday night live Alum and movie star receive 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

The award will be presented at a gala performance on March 19 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Manhattan. Shipping details to be determined.

“Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for more than three decades with his films, his music and his tenure as a beloved cast member SNLsaid Deborah F. Rutter, president of the Kennedy Center. “Adam created characters that made us laugh, cry and cry.”

Sandler, a five-time Emmy nominee, started with four episodes the cosby show, as the #1 series on TV before you join SNL The cast in 1990. The following year, he became a leading man and drew laughs for his wacky original songs, including “The Chanukah Song” and “The Thanksgiving Song,” and impersonated such memorable characters as Cajun Man, Opera Man, and Canteen Boy during his five- Season Stay.

His film career started in 1995 BillyMadison, quickly followed Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy, Mr. Certificates, 50 First Dates, The Longest Yard, Little Nicky Grown Ups and the sequel and the voice of Dracula in the first three Hotel Transylvania Movies, among other roles. He also wrote and/or produced some of these paintings.

Then, in 2014, he signed a disruptive mega-deal to produce and star in films for Netflix, starting with The ridiculous 6 2016 and beyond The Switch, Sandy Wexler and more. He returned to the streamer for four more films in 2020.

He also has three career Grammy nominations for his ’90s comedy albums, along with a slew of People’s Choice, MTV and other awards. In 2011, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes people who have influenced American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain. Past award winners range from Richard Pryor, Carl Reiner and Whoopi Goldberg to Eddie Murphy, David Letterman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart.