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- Eddie Murphy last publicly marked connection to the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize occurred in 2015 when he was honored as the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center.
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- The Mark Twain Prize recognizes influence on American humor in the spirit of Mark Twain, and Murphy’s 2015 ceremony featured tributes from prominent comedians and celebrities.[4][9]
- Murphy’s acceptance and subsequent tributes helped cement his status as a defining voice in modern American comedy, with performances and speeches from peers like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Tracy Morgan highlighted at the event.[5][4]
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Surrounded by an all-star cast of comedians at the Kennedy Center, Eddie Murphy was presented with the 2015 Mark Twain Prize which honors one of the world's greatest humorists each year.
www.revamp.comThe biggest names in comedy salute Eddie Murphy, the 2015 Mark Twain Prize recipient.
www.pbssocal.orgEddie Murphy will be awarded the nation's top prize for humor this year by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
foxbaltimore.comMurphy will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor this fall
www.cbsnews.comAirs Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV
www.kpbs.orgChris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Trevor Noah and more sign up.
www.bet.comThe Beverly Hills Cop actor will be honoured for his contribution to humor.
www.digitalspy.comEddie Murphy, famous for his standup routines, films and his early breakout on
www.ksl.comA star-studded lineup of comedians including Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Kathy Griffin and Arsenio Hall honored Eddie Murphy as an
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