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Monday, June 13, 2016

"Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" -- 2016 recipient to be Bill Murray

June 13, 2016 | 03:29 P.M. PT
Bill Murray will become the 19th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor when he receives the award at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on 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.
POSTED at Variety dot-com.

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