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 97 to 120 of 140.
1:20:19Sarah Sherman on SNL, Adam Sandler, Being "Gross" & "Crazy" | FULL EPISODE
Neal Brennan
70.1K views
6:21Conan Credits Adam Sandler’s Approach To Working At SNL | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
68.9K views
4:09Adam Sandler & Conan Are Competitive Pancake-Makers | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
60.6K views
0:36Adam Sandler, Don't Sue Snappy
Andrew Santino
53.5K views
1:02Adam Sandler was nervous to meet Paul McCartney
Conan O'Brien
53.3K views
7:32Adam Sandler Declares Halloween the Best Holiday
Seth Meyers
48.9K views
38:05Batal ke Vancouver Tapi Ketemu Adam Sandler - .ID Weekly Vlog Eps 139
Pandji Pragiwaksono
48.8K views
0:38Sandman’s bday today, a favorite moment with the great Adam Sandler
Matt Friend
48.5K views
3:47Adam Sandler & Conan Are Terrible At Tech | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
45.1K views
9:38Tim Herlihy Talks SNL's Canteen Boy with Adam Sandler, Fell Asleep While Meeting with Jack Nicholson
Seth Meyers
42.9K views
2:38Rob Does His Best Lorne Michaels and Adam Sandler Impressions | Rob Schneider
Robert Michael Schneider
35.5K views
3:50Betsy Sodaro Spent A Mind-Blowing Day With Adam Sandler & Shaq | The Three Questions
Conan O'Brien
34.1K views
3:08Adam Sandler Is A Terrible Surfer | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
30.6K views
7:27'Uncut Gems' Movie Review - Give Adam Sandler A Break Out Here
Tony Baker
30.5K views
0:13If Adam Sandler was Iron Man
Frank Caliendo
29.1K views
0:58Adam Sandler enjoys embarrassing me
Kevin Nealon
26.7K views
9:26Jason Segel Asked Adam Sandler For Jokes To Use In "Our Friend" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
25.9K views
0:54Adam Sandler is too normal for Hollywood!
Russell Brand
22K views
0:33normalize dressing like adam sandler at the gym
Hannah Berner
16.2K views
0:51Adam Sandler Was A Teacher
Kevin Nealon
16.1K views
8:46Adam Sandler's Unbelievable Experience In Africa | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
14.2K views
1:48Adam Sandler Got Nervous
Kevin Nealon
12.7K views
0:47How Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider Pitched Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Robert Michael Schneider
12K views
1:00Brandi Denise Boyd is ready to work with Adam Sandler - if only he would get in touch with her
Felipe Esparza
11.3K viewsChannels on this page: Neal Brennan, Conan O'Brien, Andrew Santino, Seth Meyers, Pandji Pragiwaksono, Matt Friend, Robert Michael Schneider, Tony Baker, Frank Caliendo, Kevin Nealon, Russell Brand, Hannah Berner, Felipe Esparza
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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