Conan O'Brien gets Mark Twain Prize for comedy

Conan O'Brien has been honoured with the 2025 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

The comedian received the title at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Speaking about the award, O'Brien, 61, in a statement: “I am honored to be the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor, but for my work as a riverboat pilot."

Celebrating his success, Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter said: “For four decades, Conan O'Brien has brought his unique blend of the smart, silly, insightful and hilarious into our homes,” Kennedy Center

“From Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons — including the unbelievably funny monorail episode — to late night, podcasts and all things Team Coco, Conan is a master of invention and reinvention, consistently pushing the envelope in search of new comedic heights."

"I look forward to honoring his immense legacy and enduring impact with an uproarious evening in the Concert Hall on March 23," Rutter added.