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Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American media personality. He is an actor and film producer whose films have grossed over $2 billion worldwide.
He is also an accomplished stand-up comedian specializing in observational comedy, blue comedy, sketch comedy, satirical comedy, and musical comedy.
Adam Sandler, who was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995, has won nine Golden Raspberry Awards for his roles in comedy films.
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Real Name: | Adam Richard Sandler |
stage name: | Adam Sandler |
Date of Birth: | September 9, 1966 (57 years old) |
place of birth: | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
Country of Citizenship: | American |
high: | 1.77 m |
parents: | Stanley Sandler, Judith Sandler |
Brothers and sisters: | Scott Sandler, Elizabeth Sandler, Valerie Sandler |
Wife • Spouse: | Jackie Sandler ( m. 2003) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
Children: | Sadie Sandler, Sonny Sandler |
Profession: | Actor • Comedian |
net worth: | $450 million to $480 million |
early life
Adam Richard Sandler was born into the family of Stanley Sandler (father) and Judith Sandler (mother). He came into this world on September 9, 1966. He comes from a Jewish family. Both sides of his family tree have Russian Jewish ancestry.
His father, Stanley Sandler, is an electrical engineer, and his mother, Judy Sandler, is a kindergarten teacher. He has a younger brother, Scott Sandler, and two younger sisters, Elizabeth Sandler and Valerie Sandler.
Although Adam Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York, he lived for most of his childhood and teenage years in Manchester, New Hampshire. He moved to the city with his family when he was six years old.
Growing up, he was a member of BBYO, a Jewish youth group in New Hampshire.
educate
Adam Sandler is an alumnus of Manchester Central High School in New Hampshire.
In 1988, he received a bachelor’s degree from the Tisch School of the Arts at the State University of New York.
Profession
Adam Sandler’s comedy career began in 1987 when he landed a spot on The Cosby Show. He was chosen to play Smitty, Theo Huxtable’s friend. In 1990, he was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live (SNL), and by 1991, he became a regular on the show. He remained on the show until the producers fired him in 1995. In a twist of fate, he returned to the show as host in 2019.
Adam Sandler’s success in stand-up comedy paved the way for his career as an actor. Directors and producers invited him to star in many comedy films. Worth mentioning are “Happy Gilmore”, “Billy Madison”, “The Wedding Singer”, “Big Dad”, “The Waterboy”, “50 First Dates”, “Mr. Deeds”, “The Longest Yard”, “Remote Control”, “Grown Ups”, “Grown Ups 2”, “Just Go With It”, “Mixed Up”, “Hughie Halloween” and “Murder Mystery”.
He voiced Dracula in the Hotel Transylvania trilogy (2012-2018). He also voiced David, Eleanor and Whitney in Eight Crazy Nights. The film was released in 2002. He won the Independent Best Actor Award for his role in Uncut Gems (released in 2019). He starred in the critically acclaimed film The Meyerowitz Stories (released in 2017).
Sandler is not only one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood, he has also received numerous awards and nominations. He has won nine Golden Raspberry Awards and has been nominated for 37 Golden Raspberry Awards.
In 1999, Adam Sandler founded his own production company, Happy Madison Productions. The company’s first production was Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.
Social Media
Maverick actor Adam Sandler has over 12.8 million followers on Instagram and over 3 million followers on Twitter.
- Instagram account: @adamsandler
- Twitter: @AdamSandler
Personal life
Adam Sandler married his heartthrob Jackie Sandler in 2003. After the two got married, Jackie Sandler converted to Adam’s religion, Judaism.
The Sandlers have two lovely children after marriage. Their first daughter Sadie Sandler was born in May 2006, and their second daughter Sunny Sandler was born in November 2008.
Adam Sandler has a nephew named Jared Sandler, who has also appeared in some of Adam Sandler’s movies, such as “Inside Team” and “Pixels”.
net worth
He is one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Adam Sandler’s net worth is estimated to be $450 million to $480 million.