Previous Mark Twain Prizes for American Humor -- 2016 recipient to was comedian Bill Murray

Some of the Mark Twain Prize winners:

Richard Pryor

Steve Martin

Tina Fey

Eddie Murphy

Dave Chappelle

Conan O'Brien

Adam Sandler

Bill Murray was honored as the 19th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 

when he received the award at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. October 23, 2016.

“I’m honored by this award and by its timing,” Murray said in a statement. 

“I believe Mark Twain has rolled over in his grave so much for so long, that this news won’t disturb his peace.”

Murray has starred in such hits as “Ghostbusters,” “Groundhog Day,” and “Caddyshack” 

over the course of his four-decade career, adding dozens of comedy films to his name.