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Marc Maron to Be Honored With Inaugural Richard Lewis Award at Comedy Gives Back Gala
Marc Maron will receive the inaugural Richard Lewis Humor & Humanity Award at a new Comedy Gives Back gala in Los Angeles on 15 November. The event honours Lewis’s legacy and supports the charity’s work helping comedians facing financial, mental health or addiction-related challenges.
The gala will be held at the Hollywood Improv and hosted by Jeff Garlin, with Nick Kroll presenting. Lewis, who died aged 76 in February 2024, was an early supporter and board member of Comedy Gives Back. Maron, a veteran stand-up and actor, launched the podcast *WTF With Marc Maron* in 2009 and recently stepped away after 16 years; the event is sponsored by HBO and the Johnny Carson Foundation.
In short
- Marc Maron is the first recipient of the Richard Lewis award.
- The inaugural gala takes place on 15 November in Los Angeles.
- Proceeds will support comedians’ financial and wellbeing needs.
Explained simply
Comedy Gives Back is a charity that supports comedians dealing with financial hardship, mental health difficulties or addiction. It was founded to provide help in an industry where work can be irregular and pressures can be difficult to manage.
Richard Lewis was a stand-up comedian and actor who supported the charity and served on its board. Marc Maron is a veteran comedian and actor, also known for his long-running podcast WTF With Marc Maron. The award named for Lewis recognises comedy alongside the personal challenges comedians may face.