Adam Sandler facts for kids
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Adam Richard Sandler
September 9, 1966 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | New York University (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Tyler Spindel (nephew) Joseph H. Titone (father-in-law) |
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Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is a famous American actor and comedian. He is known for making people laugh in movies and on TV. He has won many awards for his work, including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2023.
Adam Sandler was a popular cast member on the TV show Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995. He even came back to host the show later! He has starred in many successful Hollywood comedy movies that have been very popular. He also has a special deal with Netflix to make more films.
Some of Adam Sandler's well-known comedy movies include Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), and Big Daddy (1999). He also starred in 50 First Dates (2004), Click (2006), and Grown Ups (2010). Besides comedies, he has received praise for his serious roles in films like Uncut Gems (2019) and Hustle (2022). He also voiced the character Dracula in the Hotel Transylvania animated movies.
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Adam Sandler's Early Life and Education
Adam Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 9, 1966. His mother, Judith, was a nursery school teacher, and his father, Stanley, was an electrical engineer. His family is Jewish and came from Russia. When he was six, his family moved to Manchester, New Hampshire, where he grew up.
As a teenager, Sandler was part of a Jewish youth group called BBYO. He later went to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and graduated in 1988.
Adam Sandler's Career Journey
Starting Out: TV and First Movies (1987–1994)
In 1987, Adam Sandler had small roles on TV shows like The Cosby Show and the MTV game show Remote Control. He started performing comedy in clubs when he was 17. A comedian named Dennis Miller saw his act and suggested him to Lorne Michaels, the producer of Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Sandler joined SNL as a writer in 1990 and became a cast member the next year. He became famous for singing funny original songs on the show, such as "The Thanksgiving Song" and "The Chanukah Song". He left SNL in 1995, but later returned to host the show in 2019.
In 1993, Adam Sandler appeared in the movie Coneheads with other SNL stars. In 1994, he co-starred in Airheads.
Big Success in Comedy Films (1995–2014)
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Sandler starred in Billy Madison (1995), where he played a grown man going back to school. This movie was popular even though critics didn't love it. He then made other successful comedies like Happy Gilmore (1996) and The Wedding Singer (1998), which was his first movie with Drew Barrymore.
He continued to make many popular comedy films, including Big Daddy (1999), Mr. Deeds (2002), Anger Management (2003), 50 First Dates (2004), and Click (2006). In 1999, he started his own film production company called Happy Madison Productions. This company has produced most of his movies since then. While many of these films got mixed reviews, they were often very popular with audiences.
Sandler also started taking on more serious roles, like in the drama Reign Over Me (2007). In this film, he played a man dealing with a big loss.
He starred with his friend Kevin James in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007). He also starred in You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), which he helped write. That same year, Sandler starred in the children's fantasy film Bedtime Stories (2008), where the stories he read to his niece and nephew started to come true. This was his first family-friendly movie.
In 2009, Sandler starred in Funny People, a comedy drama about a famous comedian. This role helped him get invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In 2010, Sandler appeared in Grown Ups with Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. He also starred in Grown Ups 2. The next year, he starred with Jennifer Aniston in the romantic comedy Just Go with It. In 2012, he starred in That's My Boy. In 2013, he made a guest appearance on the Disney Channel Original Series Jessie. His 2020 film Hubie Halloween was dedicated to the memory of Cameron Boyce, who starred with Sandler in the Grown Ups movies. Sandler reunited with Drew Barrymore for a third time in the romantic comedy Blended (2014).
Movies with Netflix and Dramatic Roles (2014-Present)
In 2014, Netflix announced a special deal with Adam Sandler and Happy Madison Productions to make four movies. Sandler also appeared in the drama film Men, Women & Children that year.
In 2015, Sandler released his last movie in theaters, Pixels, before focusing on his deal with Netflix.
His first Netflix movie was the Western comedy The Ridiculous 6. Even though critics didn't like it, Netflix announced it was watched more times than any other movie in its history at the time. Sandler also starred in another Netflix film in 2016, called The Do-Over.
Sandler starred in the 2017 Netflix film Sandy Wexler. He also returned to dramatic acting in Noah Baumbach's family drama The Meyerowitz Stories. In this film, Sandler played Danny Meyerowitz, a character dealing with his family relationships. Critics praised his performance in this movie.
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In 2018, Sandler starred in the Netflix film The Week Of with Chris Rock. He also released a Netflix stand-up comedy special called Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh, which was his first stand-up film in over twenty years.
On May 4, 2019, Sandler hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time. He ended the show with a special tribute to his friend and former cast member Chris Farley. In June 2019, he reunited with Jennifer Aniston in the Netflix movie Murder Mystery, which was very popular and led to a sequel, Murder Mystery 2, in 2023.
In December 2019, Sandler starred in the crime thriller Uncut Gems. Both the movie and Sandler's acting received great reviews. Many critics called this his best role ever, and he won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.
In 2020, Netflix announced another four-movie deal with Happy Madison Productions. Sandler starred in and wrote the 2020 Netflix film Hubie Halloween. He also voiced Leo the lizard in the animated musical Leo (2023).
Sandler produced and starred in the 2022 sports drama film Hustle. His performance in this movie was highly praised, and he received a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. On March 19, 2023, Sandler was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center. Many of his friends and fellow comedians spoke at the event.
In 2024, Sandler released his second Netflix stand-up comedy special, Adam Sandler: Love You. He also starred in the science fiction drama film Spaceman.
Also in 2024, Sandler was named the People's Choice Icon at the 49th People's Choice Awards. In March 2024, Forbes magazine reported that Sandler was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood in 2023.
Adam Sandler's Personal Life
Adam Sandler has been married to Jacqueline "Jackie" Sandler since 2003. She converted to Judaism, which is Sandler's religion. They have two daughters, Sadie (born in May 2006) and Sunny (born in November 2008).
Adam Sandler's wife and children often appear in his movies. Both Sadie and Sunny have been in at least two of the Hotel Transylvania movies. His nephew, Jared, has also been featured in his films, like Pixels.
In 2007, Sandler donated $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he grew up.
Adam Sandler's Filmography
Adam Sandler's Music Albums
Adam Sandler is also a musician and has released several comedy albums. These albums often feature funny songs and skits. Some of his albums include They're All Gonna Laugh at You! (1993) and What the Hell Happened to Me? (1996). His song "The Peeper" was even made into a popular online cartoon in 1999.
He has also contributed to movie soundtracks, including Eight Crazy Nights (2002) and Leo (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) (2023). His stand-up special Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh also has a soundtrack album.
Some of his well-known singles include "The Thanksgiving Song" and "The Chanukah Song".
See Also
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Images for kids
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Sandler in 2024
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Sandler at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival
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Sandler at a press conference for Click in 2005
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Sandler in Berlin in 2009
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Sandler at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
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Sandler with his two daughters, Sunny and Sadie, in February 2011
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Sandler's handprints and shoeprints in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, 2008
