Adam Sandler
About Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler (born Adam Richard Sandler on September 9, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York City) is an American actor and comedian. Primarily a comedic leading actor in films, his accolades include an Independent Spirit Award, alongside nominations for three Golden Globes, three Grammy Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2023 he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. His family is Jewish and descends from Russian Jewish immigrants. He grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire, attended Manchester Central High School, and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in acting.
Sandler was a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995, making a name for himself with amusing original songs such as "The Thanksgiving Song" and "The Chanukah Song." He was discovered by comedian Dennis Miller, who recommended him to SNL producer Lorne Michaels. His return to SNL as a host in 2019 earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
He gained further stardom in a string of Hollywood comedy films that have cumulatively grossed over $2 billion worldwide, including Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), Big Daddy (1999), Anger Management (2003), 50 First Dates (2004) and Grown Ups (2010). In 1999 he formed his production company, Happy Madison Productions. In 2021 he signed a four-movie deal with Netflix worth over $250 million, and he has received praise for dramatic roles in Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Reign Over Me (2007), Uncut Gems (2019) and Hustle (2022).
Videos (290)
Videos 1 to 24 of 290.
4:06Bum Biddy
2.2M views
8:52The Goat
1.8M views
3:49The Thanksgiving Song
1.7M views
3:09Phone Wallet Keys
1.1M views
5:04Lunchlady Land
1.1M views
1:56Grow Old with You
1M views
3:56Ode to My Car
909K views
3:49Toll Booth Willie
864.5K views
1:53Somebody Kill Me
816.1K views
3:44The Chanukah Song
760.4K views
2:37Grow Old With You
686.5K views
7:07Sex or Weight Lifting
532K views
8:03The Hypnotist
489.7K views
6:49Farley
467.6K views
2:53Joining the Cult
463.8K views
2:16The Longest Pee
459.7K views
5:24Do It for Your Mama
444.3K views
3:13Fatty McGee
392.5K views
2:11Oh Mom...
321.5K views
2:17Davey's Song
311.4K views
7:50The Goat Song
311.1K views
4:00The Chanukah Song, Pt. 2 (Live)
307.8K views
2:22Assistant Principal's Big Day
302.1K views
3:48Dip Doodle
285.5K viewsGuest appearances (140)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Adam Sandler.
Guest appearances 49 to 72 of 140.
4:31Adam Sandler Made His Wife’s Cannes Dream Come True | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
465.4K views
2:46Adam Sandler: Dustin Hoffman Accidentally Snubbed Daniel Day-Lewis | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
453.7K views
12:38Queen Latifah on Playing Adam Sandler’s Wife, NBA Finals & Transitioning from Hip-Hop to Acting
Jimmy Kimmel
451.4K views
2:26Adam Sandler In "The Fantastic Mystery Of Shaq's Penis" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
395.9K views
1:31How Adam Sandler Convinced Conan To Join His Filthy Comedy Album | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
370.1K views
5:48LaKeith Stanfield on Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett & Loving the Joker
Jimmy Kimmel
351.8K views
12:50Jon Stewart Talks to Comedy Icons: Larry David, Tina Fey, & Adam Sandler | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
323.5K views
9:33Robert Smigel And Conan Talk About Adam Sandler And Bernie Brillstein | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
315.6K views
1:50Adam Sandler’s Disneyland Ghost Story | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
295.5K views
5:30Pete Davidson on His Friendship with Adam Sandler
Seth Meyers
291.4K views
2:05Adam Sandler’s Dad Was Very Open About His Sex Life | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
274.2K views
8:11Adam Sandler Reflects On His “Lucky” Career | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
257.9K views
1:53Adam Sandler Makes Fun Of His Kids' Fear Of Lakes | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
256K views
2:39Adam Sandler’s Family Critiqued His On-Screen Kiss With Jennifer Aniston | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
247.5K views
5:16Adam Sandler on His New Film Sandy Wexler
Jimmy Kimmel
243.3K views
11:40O DIA QUE CONHECI O ADAM SANDLER | Infernáculo
Rafinha Bastos
240K views
9:43DESENCONTRO COM ADAM SANDLER
Maurício Meirelles
227.4K views
10:14Margaret Qualley Is the Biggest Adam Sandler Fan
Seth Meyers
226.3K views
4:03Conan & Adam Sandler Have An Impromptu Jam Session | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
226.1K views
1:39Adam Sandler On Hosting "SNL" & His Touching Tribute To Chris Farley | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
225.8K views
15:07Molly Shannon on Obsession with Cults & True Crime Docs, SNL with Adam Sandler & Hot Cocoa Girls
Jimmy Kimmel
223.4K views
4:08Adam Sandler on Working with Will Forte - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
210.1K views
10:05Chris Rock Talks Reuniting with Adam Sandler for Grown Ups 3 and Filming Misty Green (Extended)
Jimmy Fallon
186.3K views
1:05How I met Adam Sandler
Robert Michael Schneider
185.6K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, Rafinha Bastos, Maurício Meirelles, Jimmy Fallon, Robert Michael Schneider
Frequently asked questions
Who is Adam Sandler?
Adam Sandler is an American actor and comedian, primarily a comedic leading actor in films, who was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2023.
Was Adam Sandler on Saturday Night Live?
Yes, he was a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995, known for original songs such as "The Thanksgiving Song" and "The Chanukah Song."
What are some of Adam Sandler's most successful films?
His successful comedies include Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy, Anger Management and 50 First Dates.
What is Happy Madison Productions?
Happy Madison Productions is Sandler's film production company, which he formed in 1999.
Has Adam Sandler done dramatic roles?
Yes, he has received praise for dramatic roles in films such as Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Reign Over Me (2007), Uncut Gems (2019) and Hustle (2022).
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