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Adam Sandler
Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. Recognized for his work in the comedy genre, his accolades consist of nominations for three Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2023, his contribution to comedy was highlighted when he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Starting his career as a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live in 1990, Sandler was propelled into the limelight, later returning as a host in 2019, which gained him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Sandler's films have cumulatively grossed over $2 billion worldwide, highlighting his significant impact on the film industry. Notable films include blockbuster comedies, such as 'Billy Madison', 'Happy Gilmore', and 'The Waterboy', and acclaimed dramas like 'Punch-Drunk Love' and 'Uncut Gems'. Sandler also lends his voice to animated features and is known for voicing Dracula in the first three 'Hotel Transylvania' films. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Sandler graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1988. The last few years have seen Sandler transition to a new phase in his career with a four-movie deal with Netflix, subsiquently earning a new height of success and respect in the industry.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Adam Richard Sandler
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: September 9, 1966
Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Musician
Years Active: 1987-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Jackie Titone
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Awards and Nominations Received by Adam Sandler
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Movies Featuring Adam Sandler
Murder Mystery 2
Murder Mystery
Grown Ups 2
Grown Ups
Uncut Gems
Punch-Drunk Love
Hustle
Hubie Halloween
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Funny People
Men, Women & Children
The Week Of
Billy Madison
Bulletproof
Happy Gilmore
Spanglish
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Bedtime Stories
Reign Over Me
Blended
50 First Dates
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
The Longest Yard
The Waterboy
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!
Hotel Transylvania
Hotel Transylvania 2
The Wedding Singer
Anger Management
Eight Crazy Nights
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Mr. Deeds
Click
Pixels
Jack and Jill
Just Go with It
That's My Boy
Big Daddy
Airheads
Going Overboard
Little Nicky
Leo
Spaceman
Happy Gilmore 2
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Netflix Live
Puppy!
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh
The Concert for New York City
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
A Day with the Meatball
Pauly Shore Is Dead
Blossoms & Blood
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
Ballchewer
Testing Dirty
Shakes the Clown
Goldman v Silverman
Question & Answer
Adam Sandler: Funny Guy
Winona Ryder: The Ghosts She Called
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Finding Sandler
Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Buddy
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Adam Sandler: Love You
Netflix Tudum 2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Jay Kelly
Career Timeline
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2025
Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Self
Netflix Tudum 2025
Self
Jay Kelly
Ron
2023
Murder Mystery 2
Nick
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!
Danny Friedman
Leo
Leo
Adam Sandler: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Self - Honoree
2022
Hustle
Stanley Sugerman
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Winona Ryder: The Ghosts She Called
TV Producer (archive footage)
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Self
Finding Sandler
Self
2020
Hubie Halloween
Hubie Dubois
Goldman v Silverman
Rod Goldman
Question & Answer
Self
Adam Sandler: Funny Guy
self
2018
The Week Of
Kenny Lustig
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Dracula
Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh
Self
2017
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Danny
Netflix Live
Himself
Puppy!
Count Dracula (voice)
2012
Hotel Transylvania
That's My Boy
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Self
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
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