The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor has been awarded by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts annually since 1998. It is named after the 19th century novelist, essayist and humorist Mark Twain.
The Mark Twain Prize is America’s foremost award for humor, presented annually by The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to an individual who has made a significant contribution to American humor.
The prize is presented and taped in The Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington DC, during which the honoree is celebrated by his or her peers.
Tina Fey is an actress, comedienne, writer, and producer who has received seven Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Writers Guild of America Awards.
After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1992, Fey moved to Chicago to take classes at the improvisational comedy group The Second City, where she became a featured player in 1994.
Three years later, Fey became a writer for the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). She was promoted to the position of head writer in 1999. The following year, Fey was added to the cast of SNL.
In 2004 Fey made her film debut as writer and co-star of the teen comedy Mean Girls. In 2008 she starred in the comedy film Baby Mama and the following year she won an Emmy Award for her satirical portrayal of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in a guest appearance on SNL.
As of May 25, 2010 it has been announced that Tina Fey will be honored and awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The ceremony and presentation will be held on November 9, 2010.
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