
Adam Sandler
- Birth name:
- Adam Richard Sandler
- Date of Birth:
- 9 September 1966 Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Height:
- 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Adam Sandler was born on September 9, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, to Judy and Stanley Sandler. At 17, he took his first step towards becoming a stand-up comedian when he spontaneously took the stage at a Boston comedy club. He found he was a natural comic. He nurtured his talent while at New York University (graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1991) by performing regularly in clubs and at universities. During his freshman year, he snagged a recurring role as the Huxtable family's friend Smitty on "The Cosby Show" (1984). While working at a comedy club in L.A., he was "discovered" by Dennis Miller, who recommended him to "Saturday Night Live" (1975) producer Lorne Michaels and told him that Sandler had a big talent. This led to his being cast in the show in 1990, which he also wrote for in addition to performing. After "Saturday Night Live" (1975), Sandler went on to the movies, starring in such hit comedies as Airheads (1994), Happy Gilmore (1996), Billy Madison (1995) and Big Daddy (1999/I). He has also starred in Mr. Deeds (2002) alongside Winona Ryder; Eight Crazy Nights (2002), an animated movie about the Jewish festival of Chanukah; and Punch-Drunk Love (2002). He also writes and produces many of his own films and has composed songs for several of them, including The Wedding Singer (1998). Sandler has had several of his songs placed on the "Billboard" charts, including the classic "The Chanukah Song". Show more »
Adam Sandler was born on September 9, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, to Judy and Stanley Sandler. At 17, he took his first step towards becoming a stand-up comedian when he spontaneously took the stage at a Boston comedy club. He found he was a natural comic. He nurtured his talent while at New York University (graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1991) by performing regularly in clubs and at universities. During his freshman year, he snagged a recurring role as the Huxtable family's friend Smitty on "The Cosby Show" (1984). While working at a comedy club in L.A., he was "discovered" by Dennis Miller, who recommended him to "Saturday Night Live" (1975) producer Lorne Michaels and told him that Sandler had a big talent. This led to his being cast in the show in 1990, which he also wrote for in addition to performing. After "Saturday Night Live" (1975), Sandler went on to the movies, starring in such hit comedies as Airheads (1994), Happy Gilmore (1996), Billy Madison (1995) and Big Daddy (1999/I). He has also starred in Mr. Deeds (2002) alongside Winona Ryder; Eight Crazy Nights (2002), an animated movie about the Jewish festival of Chanukah; and Punch-Drunk Love (2002). He also writes and produces many of his own films and has composed songs for several of them, including The Wedding Singer (1998). Sandler has had several of his songs placed on the "Billboard" charts, including the classic "The Chanukah Song".
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartmanas Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
1998, USA
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The King of Queens
2007, USA
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Episode: Mild Bunch
as Jeff 'The beast' Sussman (uncredited)

Late Show with David Lettermanas Himself / ... (13 episodes, 1993-2009)
1993, USA
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carveyas Himself / Various Characters
1999, USA
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Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012as Himself - Nominee:Favorite Movie Actor
2012, USA
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Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programsas Himself
2015, USA
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The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2010, USA
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Episode: Episode #1.143
as Himself

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandleras Himself / Various Characters (archive footage)
1999, USA
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Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Reliefas Himself
2010, USA
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Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Educationas Himself
2010, USA
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The Graham Norton Show
2017, UK
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Episode: Emma Thompson/Adam Sandler/Claire Foy/Cara Delevingne/Morrissey
as Himself - Guest

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rockas Himself / Various Characters (archive footage)
1999, USA
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The 37th Annual People's Choice Awardsas Himself - Winner, Favorite Comedic Star
2011, USA
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Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Educationas Himself
2008, USA
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Conan
2012, USA
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Episode: The Day Lake Michigan Got Renamed What It Should've Been Called in the First Place-Lake Illinois!
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Conan
2011, USA
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Episode: The Announcer Who Died at the End of the Announcement
as Himself