Arts & Entertainment

Chris Rock Inducted Into Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame

The comedian is the 37th inductee into the arena's Walk of Fame.

UNCASVILLE, CT — Chris Rock was inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame prior to his show Friday at Mohegan Sun. It was Rock's fourth sold-out show at the arena, according to a statement from Mohegan Sun.

Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment Worldwide for Mohegan, presented Rock with the honor in a private ceremony backstage. The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer is the 37th inductee into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame.

Rock performed for a sold-out crowd Friday evening as part of his Ego Death World Tour. It was his fourth show at Mohegan Sun Arena since making his debut in 2008.

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Rock has won four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards and is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In addition, he received two nominations at the 2016 Emmy Awards for “Outstanding Director for a Variety Special” for Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo and “Outstanding Special Class Program” for the 88th annual Academy Awards.

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