Adam Sandler
Stand-up comedian from United States đşđ¸
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 73 to 96 of 140.
5:37Adam Sandler Is Serious About Social Distancing | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
183.3K views
5:47Adam Sandler Met Bruce Springsteen at a Crappy Gym
Seth Meyers
181.6K views
1:49Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler look back at their first courtside encounter at a Lakers game
Seth Meyers
179.1K views
1:40Adam Sandler reflects on sharing an office at a SNL with Chris Farley, David Spade, and Chris Rock
Seth Meyers
178.1K views
1:14Adam Sandlerâs Mom Was Sarah Silvermanâs Nursery School Teacher | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
175.4K views
1:32Why Adam Sandler can't lose weight
Neal Brennan
162.7K views
3:04Adam Sandler Reveals the Origin of SNLâs Herlihy Boy
Seth Meyers
161K views
3:56Conan Ran Into A Barefoot Adam Sandler In A Hotel Restaurant | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
148.1K views
1:07Adam Sandler Was Molested By Slacks | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
133.5K views
3:30Adam Sandler Pt 1 06/14/12 | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
121.6K views
2:09Adam Sandlerâs Daughter Had A Star-Studded Bat Mitzvah | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
119.3K views
13:06Julie Bowen on Battling a Scorpion, Modern Family Finale & Adam Sandler
Jimmy Kimmel
115.7K views
2:00Adam Sandlerâs Heart Attack Scare | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
114.7K views
4:04Adam Sandler's Traumatic "Little House On The Prairie" Viewing | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
108.8K views
7:36Adam Sandler Told People He Got a Black Eye from Fighting Jake Paul
Seth Meyers
108.3K views
1:28Adam Sandlerâs "Mustache Ride" Gone Wrong | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
103.3K views
2:53Adam Sandler Interview Part 2 06/14/12 | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
88.9K views
21:43Pitaco - Adam Sandler
Rodrigo Fernandes
86.1K views
6:28Adam Sandler Pays Tribute To Italy's Balcony Singers | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
83.6K views
10:22Jon Lovitz Recalls Meeting Adam Sandler Before He Joined SNL | The Tonight Show
Jimmy Fallon
82.2K views
2:32Adam Sandler On Bringing Back Opera Man | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
81K views
0:49I Knew Adam Sandler a Bit!
Russell Brand
81K views
0:24Adam Sandler gets nervous around Taylor Swift.
Conan O'Brien
77.4K views
5:38Lauren Lapkus Screamed At Adam Sandlerâs Kids | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
76.7K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Seth Meyers, Neal Brennan, Jimmy Kimmel, Rodrigo Fernandes, Jimmy Fallon, Russell Brand
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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