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When it comes to comedy stars, Adam Sandler has had a unique yet incredibly successful career. Let’s take a closer look at his journey!
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Adam Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1966 to Judith and Stanley Sandler. At age six, his family moved to New Hampshire, where he graduated from Manchester Central High School.
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He later attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 1988. After college, Sandler began landing smaller roles on TV shows like 'The Cosby Show' and 'Saturday Night Live,' as well as in films like 'Coneheads' and 'Airheads.'
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Sandler’s breakout role came with 'Billy Madison' (1995), where he played a grown man who must repeat grades one and two to inherit his father's fortune—a classic example of his slapstick style.
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His career skyrocketed in 1998 with a string of box office hits, including 'Happy Gilmore,' 'Bulletproof,' 'The Wedding Singer,' and the wildly popular 'The Waterboy,' where he portrayed "Robert 'Bobby' Boucher, Jr.," a stuttering waterboy whose endearing awkwardness and comedic timing won over audiences worldwide.
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Though primarily known for his 90s slapstick comedies, Sandler showed his range with the critically acclaimed 'Punch-Drunk Love' (2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination. In 2007, he starred in 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry' with Kevin James, which received mixed reviews, followed by 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' (2008), which also divided critics but maintained his fanbase.
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Despite several commercial missteps with films like 'Grown Ups,' 'Funny People,' and 'Jack & Jill,' Sandler developed a reputation for his unique brand of comedy, which continues to attract a loyal audience.
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In recent years, Sandler has enjoyed a career resurgence with films like 'Uncut Gems' (2019), where his role as "Howard Ratner," a charismatic but troubled jeweller, earned him critical acclaim and numerous award nominations. His comedic charm returned to form in 'Murder Mystery' (2019) and 'Murder Mystery 2' (2023), both of which were well-received on Netflix.
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His latest work includes 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah' (2023), featuring his daughters and earning praise for its heartfelt approach to family and comedy, and 'Spaceman' (2024), which continues to showcase his versatile talent.
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Adam Sandler has been married to Jackie Sandler since 2003, and they share two daughters, Sadie and Sunny. A beautiful family, indeed!
A comedy legend! With humble beginnings on the hit skit comedy series 'Saturday Night Live' to weirdly successful actor and producer, there isn't a thing Adam hasn't already accomplished in show business! In order to commemorate his successful career in Hollywood, let's take a closer look at some of our favorite Sandler performances!
Enjoy!