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Born in Brooklyn, NY
September 9, 1966
Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York to Judy, a nursery school teacher, and Stanley Sandler, an electrical engineer. He had a Jewish upbringing.
The Cosby Show
December 3, 1987 - March 24, 1988
Played the role of Theo's friend Smitty.
Remote Control
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988
Made guest appearances in various roles for MTV's short-lived game show Remote Control. The show was hosted by Ken Ober and also featured Colin Quinn (SNL) and Kari Wuhrer (Sliders and CSI: Miami.)
Going Overboard
May 11, 1989
First movie role playing a comedian who takes a job on a cruise ship. Film flopped but has climbed in rankings as Adam Sandler's popularity increased.
The Marshall Chronicles
April 4, 1990
Bit role in the sitcom The Marshall Chronicles.
SNL
September 29, 1990 - May 13, 1995
Joined the cast of Saturday Night Live establishing the popular Gap Girls skit with Chris Farley and David Spade. He also brought his music, particularly the Hannukah Song and Lunch Lady Land, to light.
ABC Afterschool Specials
October 18, 1990
Took a role as a drug pusher in an ABC Afterschool Special titled "Testing Dirty."
Shakes The Clown
March 13, 1992
Bit role in the Bobcat Goldthwait movie about a drunken party clown.
The Cone Heads
July 23, 1993
Played Carmine in the movie spin-off of Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd's popular SNL characters Prymatt and Beldar Conehead.
They're All Gonna Laugh At You
September 28, 1993
Comedy/Music CD includes "The Thanksgiving Song" and "Food Innuendo Guy."
Airheads
August 5, 1994
Played Pip in the movie Airheads that also starred Brendan Fraser, Chris Farley, and Steve Buscemi.
Mixed Nuts
December 21, 1994
Took role of Louie in the Steve Martin film Mixed Nuts.
Billy Madison
Feburary 10, 1995
One of his breakout films. Sandler plays Billy Madison, the son of a wealthy man. Billy never completed school and enjoys his life as a slacker. Daddy is no longer willing to foot the bill and plays his trump card forcing Billy to complete school in record time or he forfeits the family business and money.
What The Hell Happened To Me?
Feburary 13, 1996
Comedy/Music CD that contains the classic "The Chanukah Song."
Happy Gilmore
Feburary 16, 1996
One of the best Sandler movies according to his fans. Contains the infamous fight scene with Bob Barker.
MTV Movie Awards
June 8, 1996
Shared the MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for the movie Happy Gilmore with Bob Barker.
Bulletproof
September 6, 1996
Stars as Archie Moses, a criminal, who an undercover officer (Damon Wayans) befriends.
What's Your Name?
September 16, 1997
Comedy/Music CD that contains "The Lonesome Kicker."
The Wedding Singer
Feburary 13, 1998
Served as executive producer for The Wedding Singer Soundtrack. Performed on six songs.
MTV Movie Awards
May 30, 1998
Shared the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with Drew Barrymore for the movie The Wedding Singer.
The Waterboy
November 6, 1998
Takes the role of Bobby Boucher, a young man with a problem temper who serves as a football team's waterboy but is soon asked to join the team.
Kids Choice Awards USA
May 1, 1999
Won the Favorite Movie Actor Blimp Award for his role in The Waterboy.
Blockbuster Entertainment Award
May 26, 1999
Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor (Waterboy).
MTV Movie Awards
June 5, 1999
Won the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for his role in The Waterboy.
Big Daddy
June 25, 1999
Plays Sonny Koufax, a slacker law student who tries to win his girlfriend by adopting a young boy.
Stan and Judy's Kid
September 21, 1999
Comedy/Music CD that contains the classic "The Chanukah Song Part II."
Happy Madison Productions
December 10, 1999
Adam Sandler developed his own movie production studio and their first film, Deuce Bigelow was released earning approximately $93 gross worldwide.
People's Choice Awards
January 9, 2000
Won the Favorite Motion Picture Star In A Comedy Award
Razzie Awards
March 25, 2000
Won the Worst Actor Razzie for his role in Big Daddy
Kids Choice Awards USA
April 15, 2000
Won the Favorite Movie Actor Blimp Award for his role in Big Daddy.
Blockbuster Entertainment Award
May 9, 2000
Won the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor (Big Daddy.)
MTV Movie Awards
June 3, 2000
Won the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for his role in Big Daddy.
Little Nicky
November 10, 2000
Nicky is the offspring of the devil and an angel. He's come to earth to stop his brothers from wreaking havoc.
The Animal
June 1, 2001
Bit role in Rob Schneider's comedy.
Teen Choice Awards
August 12, 2001
Won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian
Mr. Deeds
June 28, 2002
Stars with Winona Ryder in this story in which Sandler finds out he is the long lost relative of a very wealthy billionaire and stands to inherit $40 billion.
Teen Choice Awards
August 4, 2002
Won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian
Punch Drunk Love
November 1, 2002
Dark romance about a businessman who enters into a relationship with a mystery woman.
Gijón International Film Festival
November 21, 2002
Won the Gijón International Film Festival for Best Actor (Punch Drunk Love.)
Eight Crazy Nights
November 27, 2002
Animated holiday/Hannukah tale. Adam's wife, Jackie, does the voice for Jennifer.
Chlotrudis Awards
March 15, 2003
Won the Chlotrudis Awards Audience Selected Best Actor for his role in Punch Drunk Love.
Anger Management
April 11, 2003
Stars opposite Jack Nicholson and Marisa Tomei. Sandler is placed in an anger management program where his girlfriend (Tomei) begins falling in love with his counselor Dr. Buddy Rydell (Nicholson.)
Kids Choice Awards USA
April 12, 2003
Won two Blimp Awards that night. First was for Favorite Movie Actor (Mr. Deeds.) Second was for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (Eight Crazy Nights.)
Marries Jackie Titone
June 23, 2003
Sandler married actress Jacqueline Samantha Titone. Sandler lives with his family in Los Angeles, though he also has a home in New York.
Teen Choice Awards
August 2, 2003
Won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Hissy Fit (Anger Management)
Meatball Dies
January 27, 2004
Most know that Adam Sandler is passionate about his bulldogs. His treasured dog, Meatball, suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of four. Adam created a tribute at his Web site.
50 First Dates
Feburary 14, 2004
Drew Barrymore plays an amnesiac who wakes up having forgotten everything that previously happened. When she meets Adam Sandler and he falls for her, he is determined to find a way to remain in her life forever.
MTV Movie Awards
June 5, 2004
Shared the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team with Drew Barrymore for their movie 50 First Dates.
Shh...Don't Tell
July 13, 2004
Comedy/Music CD that contains "The Amazing Willy Wanker" and "Stan the Man."
Teen Choice Awards
August 8, 2004
Won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian and Choice Movie Actor (50 First Dates)
Spanglish
December 17, 2004
A husband and wife with a strained marriage find their lives changed after they hire a Mexican woman and her young daughter. Also stars Tea Leoni and Paz Vega.
People's Choice Awards
January 9, 2005
Won the Best On-Screen Chemistry with Drew Barrymore for their movie 50 First Dates
Kids Choice Awards
April 2, 2005
Won the Kids Choice Awards, USA Blimp Award for Best Actor (50 First Dates.)
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
May 17, 2005
Hands and footprints were added to the famed Grauman's Chinese Theatre collection.
The Longest Yard
May 27, 2005
Remake of the 1970s classic in which prison inmates form a football team in order to challenge the prison guards.
Teen Choice Awards
August 14, 2005
Won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian
People's Choice Awards
January 10, 2006
Won the Favorite Funny Male Star award
Daughter Is Born
May 6, 2006
Sadie Madison Sandler, born May 6, 2006, at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.
Click
June 23, 2006
A man gains a remote that lets him freeze or fast forward his life. Also stars Kate Beckinsale.
Teen Choice Awards
August 20, 2006
Won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian
Reign Over Me
March 23, 2007
Plays Charlie Fineman, a man who lost his family to the 9/11 tragedy. When he bumps into a former college roommate, going back to the past seems to help him move on. A deeper, darker role for Sandler.
Kids' Choice Awards, USA
March 31, 2007
Won the Kids' Choice Awards, USA Blimp Award for Best Actor (Click.)
Tribute to Bob Barker
May 17, 2007
Appeared at the Bob Barker Tribute show to congratulate him on his retirement.
Spike TV Awards
June 13, 2007
Honored as a "Man's Man" during the Spike TV Guy's Choice Awards.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
July 20, 2007
In order to gain insurance benefits, two firefighters enter into a gay marriage. The problem is neither is gay and posing as gay men proves to be difficult. Also stars Kevin James (King of Queens.)
Breaks Ankle
April 1, 2008
During a break from shooting the upcoming Disney movie Bedtime Stories, Sandler broke his ankle while playing basketball. It is not expected that the filming will have to be delayed while he recovers. Bedtime Stories will feature Sandler as a handyman whose bedtime stories have a habit of becoming true.
You Don't Mess With The Zohan
June 6, 2008
A Mossad agent (Sandler) fakes his death so he can re-emerge in New York City as a hair stylist.
