Comedian Bill Murray awarded Mark Twain prize!

Q.  Comedian Bill Murray was honoured with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour in 2016. Who else has won the award as well?
- Published on 26 Oct 16

a. Eddie Murphy
b. Robin Williams
c. Jay Leno
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Eddie Murphy
 
Comedian Bill Murray awarded Mark Twain prize!Bill Murray was on 23rd Oct 2016 honoured with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour. He was presented with the award at a ceremony organised at the Kennedy Centre Concert Hall in Washington DC
  • He was awarded the 19th Mark Twain Prize for making an impact on US society
  • American actor, comedian and writer Bill Murray first gained recognition on Saturday Night Live, which earned him an Emmy as well
  • In 2013, he won the Golden Globe and BAFTA award for best actor for his role in Lost in Translation
  • He won the second Emmy for Oliver Kitteridge
  • The Mark Twain award has been given since 1998
  • It is named after well-known 19th century novelist Mark Twain
  • Recipients of the Twain Prize received a copy of the 1884 bronze portrait of Mark Twain
  • The honour was won last year by Eddie Murphy

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