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 73 to 96 of 290.
1:18Grandma Died
72.9K views
4:19Moyda
71.1K views
2:46At The Mall
70.4K views
0:51Alcoholic Lawyer
70.3K views
2:26UFC Ears
65.9K views
4:19The Chanukah Song Part 3 (Radio Version)
64.7K views
4:17The Amazing Willy Wanker
63.7K views
1:05Patch Song
62.3K views
4:43Secret
61.8K views
6:04The Peeper
59.8K views
3:447 Foot Man (Live)
59.3K views
5:08The Boss and the Secretary
57.4K views
1:00Daddy's Beard
55.3K views
1:15Eggshells
53.5K views
0:38Grandma's Roommate
53.3K views
0:57Tesla
52.7K views
7:57The Champion
52.3K views
6:06Pickin' Daisies
52K views
3:55Bad Boyfriend
50.9K views
0:54Books
49.9K views
4:05Corduroy Blues
48.1K views
1:09The Excited Southerner Meets Mel Gibson
47.5K views
1:47Shower
47.2K views
3:04Vagina Fart
46.9K viewsGuest appearances (140)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Adam Sandler.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 140.
2:57Adam Sandler Hunts Down Conan In Los Angeles | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
14.3M views
3:12Adam Sandler Really Wants To See Shaq's Junk | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
7.9M views
7:15Jennifer Aniston & Adam Sandler on Friendship, Adam Levine & Emergency Landing
Jimmy Kimmel
7.1M views
2:18Adam Sandler Warned Chris Farley Not To Beat Up David Spade | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
4.8M views
14:12Bill Burr on Trump vs Biden 2024, Lying to Kids About Christmas & Leo with Adam Sandler
Jimmy Kimmel
3.9M views
2:52Andy Samberg Invited Adam Sandler To His Wedding | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
3.7M views
13:55Adam Sandler & Kevin Garnett on Uncut Gems
Jimmy Kimmel
3.7M views
2:45Adam Sandler's SNL Meals With Chris Farley & Michael Keaton | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.9M views
2:24Harrison Ford Asked Adam Sandler To Wash His Car | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.8M views
14:46Brendan Fraser on The Whale, Being Favored to Win an Oscar & Airheads Stunts with Adam Sandler
Jimmy Kimmel
2.4M views
2:04Sink It or Swim with Adam Sandler
Jimmy Kimmel
2.2M views
5:22Nature Planet | Narrated by Adam Sandler
Kevin James
2.1M views
2:54Adam Sandler & Jack Nicholson Bailed On The L.A. Lakers | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.1M views
1:53Adam Sandler's Revenge On NBC | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.1M views
3:13The First Time Adam Sandler & Norm Macdonald Acted Together | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2M views
2:03Conan reads texts from Adam Sandler.
Conan O'Brien
2M views
7:34Adam Sandler on Growing Up in Brooklyn
Jimmy Kimmel
1.8M views
0:45Adam Sandler Conspiracy- Dusty Slay on the Nateland Podcast
Dustin Richard Slay
1.7M views
17:24Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny Freaked Out When They First Met Each Other, Talk Happy Gilmore 2 Cameos
Seth Meyers
1.7M views
2:18Scraps: Conan & Adam Sandler’s Late Night Texts | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.6M views
6:15Sunny Sandler Reveals Adam Sandler Wears Socks in the Pool, Talks Don't Say Good Luck & Grown Ups 3
Jimmy Fallon
1.6M views
11:38Adam Sandler Was Offered A Role In "Uncut Gems" 10 Years Ago | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.4M views
7:36Adam Sandler and Jimmy Kimmel Remember Don Rickles
Jimmy Kimmel
1.4M views
3:59Adam Sandler's Finest Fart Story | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.4M viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin James, Dustin Richard Slay, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon
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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