Adam Sandler

American comedian and actor (born 1966)

Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American actor and comedian. His family is Jewish, and descends from Russian Jewish immigrants on both sides. He is best known for comedy movies, such as Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Little Nicky, Spanglish, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and Uncut Gems. He also starred in a dramatic role for Reign Over Me.

Adam Sandler
Sandler in 2024
Born
Adam Richard Sandler

(1966-09-09) September 9, 1966 (age 58)
EducationManchester Central High School
Alma materTisch School of the Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
  • producer
  • musician
  • singer
Political partyRepublican[1]
Spouse
(m. 2003)
Children2
Websiteadamsandler.com

Sandler was born in New York City, and grew up in New Hampshire.

Influences

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Sandler's influences include "Weird Al" Yankovic, Beastie Boys, Bill Cosby, Chris Rush, Dennis Miller, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Lewis, Joe Piscopo, Mel Brooks, Redd Foxx, Sam Kinison, Steve Martin and The Blues Brothers as influences.

References

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  1. "Vince Vaughn, Adam Sandler and other Hollywood conservatives". Fox News. 7 February 2020.

Other websites

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