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 121 to 140 of 140.
11:52Norm MacDonald Always Trolled Adam Sandler & Nick Swardson | We Might Be Drunk
Mark Normand
11.2K views
0:57Julie Bowen and Adam Sandler are Back! | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa
Tom Papa
8.2K views
6:36Suprise Appearance from Rob during Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore Interview | Rob Schneider
Robert Michael Schneider
7.5K views
22:19USA Up All Night 41 1991 Rhonda Shear at the Rodeo with Adam Sandler
Rhonda Shear
6.1K views
1:01Robert Smigel Wrote The Best Character For Adam Sandler | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
5.8K views
0:15If Adam Sandler played Iron Man
Frank Caliendo
5.8K views
9:26I want to have sex with Adam Sandler and Jack Black
GloZell
5.6K views
0:53Sarah Sherman on Adam Sandler
Neal Brennan
5.5K views
0:58ADAM SANDLER ALÉM DA COMÉDIA
Gustavo Mendes
4.8K views
31:05Rob Talks Adam Sandler, SNL & His Biggest Paydays! | Rob Schneider
Robert Michael Schneider
4.6K views
0:33Adam Sandler got Chris Farley's Entire Family to Shave Their Pubes
Ryan Sickler
4.5K views
0:42Adam Sandler as a Chipotle worker
Frank Caliendo
4.4K views
0:29Adam Sandler How To
Frank Caliendo
3.6K views
15:14The Real Reason Chrissie Mayr HATES Adam Sandler Movies!
Chrissie Mayr
3.5K views
0:39I wish I was Judd Apatow and Adam Sandler’s roommate | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
3.4K views
2:39Working the cruise ships w/ Adam Sandler | Saturday Night Stories with Carrot Top | Episode 2
Carrot Top
2.4K views
5:47Adam Sandler and Kevin Smith Interview | Steve Harvey Morning Show
Steve Harvey
1.3K views
6:22Adam Sandler, my Sexy Sisters and Al Green
GloZell
1.2K views
0:23Adam Sandler as Obi Wan
Frank Caliendo
911 views
13:02Adam Sandler on David Letterman || Interview || (ita sub)
David Letterman
762 viewsChannels on this page: Mark Normand, Tom Papa, Robert Michael Schneider, Rhonda Shear, Howie Mandel, Frank Caliendo, GloZell, Neal Brennan, Gustavo Mendes, Ryan Sickler, Chrissie Mayr, Carrot Top, Steve Harvey, David Letterman
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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