Will Ferrell was honored on Sunday night at the Kennedy Center, this year’s recipient of the famed Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
This is the foremost award for humor, given annually since 1998. It is named after the 19th century novelist, essayist and humorist Mark Twain. Last year’s winner was Tina Fey.
Ferrell jokingly gave the thumbs-down during his introduction. His wife Viveca Paulin smiled broadly and applauded at his side. Other family members in attendance included his brother Patrick Ferrell, and his mother Kay Ferrell.
The 44-year-old, a former Saturday Night Live alum, has made a name for himself as an impressionist, actor, and writer. He gained notoriety with his spot on impersonations of President George W. Bush, among a long list of others.
His film credits include Old School, Elf, Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Stranger than Fiction, Blades of Glory, Semi-Pro and The Other Guys.
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