Dave Chappelle to be honored with the 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

TheWrap

Chappelle, who celebrated 30 years in comedy in 2017 by releasing four Netflix standup specials, will be honored at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 27 in a ceremony that will air on PBS on Jan. 6, 2020. Chappelle follows last year's winner, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “Dave is the embodiment of Mark Twain’s observation that ‘against the assault of humor, nothing can stand,'" said Kennedy Center president Deborah F. Rutter in a statement. "For three decades, Dave has challenged us to see hot-button issues from his entirely original yet relatable perspective. Dave is a hometown hero here in Washington, D.C., where he grew up. We’re so looking forward to welcoming him back home."