Overview
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Overview and main events
Early Life and Education
Awards and Recognition
Stand-Up Comedy and Specials
Film Career
Philanthropy and Community Involvement
Family Involvement in Career
Production and Business Ventures
Public Appearances and Events
Personal Life and Relationships
Career in Television
Chronicle
Articles
Welcome to the Interest Hub of Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
Known For
Portrayal of infantile but endearing characters, comedy films and stand-up comedy
Key Dates
- Born Date: September 9, 1966
- Born Place: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Career
- Current occupation: Actor, comedian, producer
- Past occupations: Writer for Saturday Night Live, cast member of Saturday Night Live
- Current Place of Work: No specific information
- Previous Place of Work: Saturday Night Live, various film production companies
Achievements and Recognition
- Awards: Critical accolades for performances in Punch-Drunk Love and Spanglish
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from New York University (graduated in 1988 or 1991)
Skills
Comedy writing, acting, producing, stand-up comedy
Languages
- Languages Spoken: English
- Accent: No specific information
Appearance and Personal Traits
- Height: 5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m)
Personality
- Temper: Often plays characters with a bad temper or short fuse
Residence and Financial Status
- Residence: no specific information
Relationships
- Current Romantic Relationship: Married to Jackie Sandler since June 22, 2003
- Current Marriage: Married to Jackie Sandler since June 22, 2003
Family
- Children: Two children with Jackie Sandler
- Parents: Judith (Levine) Sandler, a nursery school teacher, and Stanley Alan Sandler, an electrical engineer
- Siblings: Scott Sandler, Valerie Sandler, Elizabeth Sandler
Chronicle
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19 March, 2023
Adam Sandler was awarded the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American
Humor. Many of his friends and fellow performers spoke at the event.
4 May, 2019
Adam Sandler made his first appearance as host of Saturday Night Live, ending
the episode with a tribute to his friend and fellow former cast member Chris
Farley.
6 January, 2016
Netflix announced that Adam Sandler's film 'The Ridiculous 6' had been viewed
more times in 30 days than any other movie in Netflix history.
23 May, 2014
The film 'Blended' was released. This romantic comedy, starring Adam Sandler and
Drew Barrymore, was filmed in South Africa.
8 July, 2011
The film 'Zookeeper' was released. Adam Sandler voiced a capuchin monkey in this
comedy film starring Kevin James.
31 July, 2009
The film 'Funny People' was released. This comedy-drama, directed by Judd
Apatow, starred Adam Sandler as a famous comedian with a terminal illness.
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Adam Sandler
