Adam Sandler

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September 9, 1966

Adam Richard Sandler

Jackie Sandler (22 June 2003 - present) 2 children

Dated actress Alicia Silverstone.

Actor

Jack and Jill (2011)(producer)

Just Go with It (2011)

The Zookeeper (2010) (voice)(producer)

Grown Ups (2010)(writer,producer)

Funny People (2009)

Bedtime Stories (2008)(producer)

You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) (writer,producer)

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)(producer)

"The King of Queens" (1 episode, 2007)

Reign Over Me (2007)

Click (2006)(producer)

Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) (uncredited)(producer)

The Longest Yard (2005)(producer)

Spanglish (2004)

50 First Dates (2004)

Blossoms & Blood (2003)

Couch (2003) (TV)

Anger Management (2003)(executive producer)

The Hot Chick (2002) (uncredited)(executive producer)

Eight Crazy Nights (2002) (voice)(writer,producer)

Mr. Deeds (2002)(executive producer)

Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

The Animal (2001) (executive producer)

Little Nicky (2000)(writer,executive producer)

Big Daddy (1999)(writer,executive producer)

The Waterboy (1998)(writer,executive producer)

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 5th Anniversary Special (1998) (TV)

Dirty Work (1998) (uncredited)

The Wedding Singer (1998)

Bulletproof (1996)

Happy Gilmore (1996)(writer)

Saturday Night Live (88 episodes, 1990-1995)(writer 60 episodes)

Billy Madison (1995)(writer)

Mixed Nuts (1994)

Airheads (1994)

Coneheads (1993)

Shakes the Clown (1991)

"ABC Afterschool Specials" (1 episode) - Testing Dirty (1990)

"The Marshall Chronicles" (1 episode, 1990)

Going Overboard (1989)(writer)

The Cosby Show (4 episodes, 1987-1988)

Writer

Born to Be a Star (2010) (producer)

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999) (TV) (writer)

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (1998) (TV) (writer)

Adam Sandler: What the Hell Happened to Me? (1996) (TV) (writer,executive producer)

"Remote Control" (5 episodes, 1987-1989)

Producer

Scared Guys (2010) (producer)

Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? (2011) (producer)

The Shortcut (2009) (executive producer)

Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) (producer)

The House Bunny (2008) (producer)

Strange Wilderness (2008) (executive producer)

"Rules of Engagement" (2007) TV series (executive producer)

The Benchwarmers (2006) (producer)

Grandma's Boy (2006) (executive producer)

Gay Robot (2006) (TV) (executive producer)

Todd's Coma (2005) (TV) (executive producer)

The Dana & Julia Show (2004) (TV) (executive producer)

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) (producer)

The Mayor (2003) (TV) (executive producer)

The Master of Disguise (2002) (executive producer)

Joe Dirt (2001) (executive producer)

Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) (executive producer)

Appearances

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 (2010) (TV)

"Mike and Mike in the Morning" (1 episode, 2010)

"The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" (2 episodes, 2009-2010)

Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief (2010) (TV)

Finding Sandler (2009)

"The Movie Loft" (4 episodes, 2009)

"El hormiguero" (1 episode, 2009)

"The ONE Show" (2 episodes, 2008-2009)

"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (1 episode, 2009)

The Charlie Rose Show (4 episodes, 2002-2009)

Late Show with David Letterman (13 episodes, 1993-2009)

Entertainment Tonight (21 episodes, 2007-2009)

"It's On with Alexa Chung" (1 episode, 2009)

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009 (2009) (TV)

The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards (2009) (TV)

"Jeopardy!" (1 episode, 2008)

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (3 episodes, 2007-2008)

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (7 episodes, 2001-2008)

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (15 episodes, 1993-2008)

Live with Regis and Kelly (6 episodes, 2004-2008)

Chabad: To Life Telethon (2008) (TV)

The Teen Choice Awards 2008 (2008) (TV)

VH1 Rock Honors (2008) (TV)

VH1 Rock Honors: The Who (2008) (TV)

"Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2 episodes, 2007-2008)

The Daily Show (4 episodes, 1999-2008)

Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education (2008) (TV)

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2 episodes, 2006-2007)

"Corazón de..." (2 episodes, 2006-2007)

Rove Live (1 episode, 2007)

"HBO First Look" (6 episodes, 1999-2007)

Guys Choice (2007) (TV)

A Celebration of Bob Barker's 50 Years in Television (2007) (TV) (uncredited)

"Stars on Stars" (2 episodes, 2007)

"106 & Park Top 10 Live" (1 episode, 2007)

"Weekend Sunrise" (1 episode, 2007)

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '07 (2007) (TV)

Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Event for Autism Education (2006) (TV)

HypaSpace (1 episode, 2006)

"The Sharon Osbourne Show" (1 episode, 2006)

San Sebastián 2006: Crónica de Carlos Boyero (2006) (TV)

"Film '72" (1 episode, 2006)

Legends: Rodney Dangerfield (2006) (TV)

The Teen Choice Awards 2006 (2006) (TV)

Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank? (2006) (TV)

Total Request Live (2 episodes, 2004-2006)

2006 MTV Movie Awards (2006) (TV)

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '06 (2006) (TV)

2005 MTV Movie Awards (2005) (TV)

Showtime Special: The Longest Yard (2005) (TV)

WrestleMania 21 (2005) (TV)

The Oprah Winfrey Show (2 episodes, 2004-2005)

The 77th Annual The Academy Awards (2005) (TV)

The 47th Annual The Grammy Awards (2005) (TV)

The 31st Annual People's Choice Awards (2005) (TV)

New Year's Eve with Carson Daly (2004) (TV)

The View (1 episode, 2004)

"The Tony Danza Show" (1 episode, 2004)

"McEnroe" (1 episode, 2004)

"SportsCenter" (1 episode, 2004)

The Dating Scene (2004)

2004 MTV Movie Awards (2004) (TV)

"4Pop" (1 episode, 2004)

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '04 (2004) (TV)

"On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" (1 episode, 2004)

"Tinseltown TV" (1 episode, 2004)

"Comedy Central Canned Ham" (4 episodes, 2000-2004)

Comedy Central Presents: The Commies (2003) (TV)

My Buddy Jack (2003)

Skull Session: The Making of 'Anger Management' (2003)

MTV Video Music Awards 2003 (2003) (TV)

The Teen Choice Awards 2003 (2003) (TV)

"Banzai" (1 episode, 2003)

Night of Too Many Stars (2003) (TV)

Stupidity (2003)

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '03 (2003) (TV)

"Pet Star" (1 episode, 2003)

"Famous" (1 episode)

"VH1: All Access" (1 episode)

Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003) (voice)

A Day with the Meatball (2002)

Saturday Night Live (2 episodes, 1996-2002)

Diet Coke with Lemon Celebrates 40 Years of Laughter: At the Improv (2002) (TV)

The Teen Choice Awards 2002 (2002) (TV)

Dennis Miller Live (1 episode, 2002)

2002 MTV Movie Awards (2002) (TV)

The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002) (TV)

"Star Boulevard" (1 episode, 2002)

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '02 (2002) (TV)

"TV Tales" (1 episode, 2002)

"Undeclared" (1 episode, 2001)

The Concert for New York City (2001) (TV)

America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001) (TV)

Wild Desk Ride (2001)

Satan's Top Forty (2001)

Adam Sandler Goes to Hell (2001)

Jim Carrey Uncensored (2000) (TV)

"WWF SmackDown!" (1 episode, 2000)

The 26th Annual People's Choice Awards (2000) (TV)

"Mundo VIP" (1 episode, 1999)

Saturday Night Live 25 (1999) (TV)

"Clive Anderson All Talk" (1 episode, 1999)

The Rosie O'Donnell Show (3 episodes, 1998-1999)

MTV Movie Special: Big Daddy (1999) (TV)

1999 MTV Movie Awards (1999) (TV)

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey (1999) (TV)

The Making of 'Big Daddy' (1999) (TV)

MTV Video Music Awards 1997 (1997) (TV)

"The Mask" (1 episode, 1996)

ESPY Awards (1996) (TV)

Adam Sandler: What the Hell Happened to Me? (1996) (TV)

Today (1 episode, 1995)

MTV Video Music Awards 1994 (1994) (TV)

The Larry Sanders Show (1 episode, 1993)

"Remote Control" (3 episodes, 1988)

"It's Showtime at the Apollo" (1 episode, 1987)

American Comedy Awards

1999 Nominated American Comedy Award Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) for: The Wedding Singer (1998)

Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

2000 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actor - Comedy for: Big Daddy (1999)

1999 Won Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actor - Comedy for: The Waterboy (1998) Also for The Wedding Singer (1998).

Chlotrudis Awards

2003 Won Audience Award Best Actor for: Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

Emmy Awards

1993 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Saturday Night Live" (1975)
Shared with:James Downey (writer),Tom Davis (writer),Al Franken (writer),Bruce Handy (writer),Jack Handey (writer),Warren Hutcherson (writer),Steve Koren (writer),David Mandel (writer),Ian Maxtone-Graham (writer),Tim Meadows (writer),Lorne Michaels (writer),Vanessa Middleton (writer),Herbert Sargent (writer),Robert Smigel (writer),David Spade (writer),Bonnie Turner (writer),Terry Turner (writer),Christine Zander (writer) For episode with host Harvey Keitel.

1992 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Saturday Night Live" (1975)
Shared with:Tom Davis (writer),James Downey (writer),Al Franken (writer),Jack Handey (writer),Warren Hutcherson (writer),Steve Koren (writer),Dan McGrath (writer),Lorne Michaels (writer),Herbert Sargent (writer),Rob Schneider (writer),Robert Smigel (writer),Bonnie Turner (writer),Terry Turner (writer),Christine Zander (writer)

1991 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for: "Saturday Night Live" (1975)
Shared with:A. Whitney Brown (writer),Tom Davis (writer),James Downey (writer),Al Franken (writer),Jack Handey (writer),Lorne Michaels (writer),Conan O'Brien (writer),Bob Odenkirk (writer),Andy Robin (writer),Herbert Sargent (writer),Rob Schneider (writer),Robert Smigel (writer),David Spade (writer),Bonnie Turner (writer),Terry Turner (writer),Christine Zander (writer) For episode with host Roseanne.

Gijón International Film Festival

2002 Won Best Actor for: Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

Golden Globe Awards

2003 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for: Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

Kids' Choice Awards

2009 Nominated Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actor for: Bedtime Stories (2008)

2007 Won Blimp Award Favorite Male Movie Star for: Click (2006)

2005 Won Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actor for: 50 First Dates (2004)

2004 Wannabe Award

2003 Won Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actor for: Mr. Deeds (2002)

2003 Won Blimp Award Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie for: Eight Crazy Nights (2002)

2000 Won Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actor for: Big Daddy (1999)

1999 Won Blimp Award Favorite Movie Actor for: The Waterboy (1998) Also for The Wedding Singer (1998).

MTV Movie Awards

2008 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)

2008 MTV Generation Award

2007 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: Click (2006)

2006 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: The Longest Yard (2005)

2004 Won MTV Movie Award Best On-Screen Team for: 50 First Dates (2004) Shared with: Drew Barrymore

2004 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Male Performance for: 50 First Dates (2004)

2003 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: Mr. Deeds (2002)

2003 Best Kiss for: Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Shared with: Emily Watson

2000 Won MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: Big Daddy (1999)

2000 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Male Performance for: Big Daddy (1999)

2000 Best On-Screen Duo for: Big Daddy (1999) Shared with:Cole Sprouse,Dylan Sprouse

1999 Won MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: The Waterboy (1998)

Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Male Performance for: The Waterboy (1998)

1998 Won MTV Movie Award Best Kiss for: The Wedding Singer (1998) Shared with: Drew Barrymore

1998 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: The Wedding Singer (1998)

1998 Best On-Screen Duo for: The Wedding Singer (1998) Shared with: Drew Barrymore

1996 Won MTV Movie Award Best Fight for: Happy Gilmore (1996) Shared with: Bob Barker

1996 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: Happy Gilmore (1996)

1995 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance for: Billy Madison (1995)

People's Choice Awards

2009 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite Funny Male Star

2008 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite Funny Male Star

2007 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite Funny Male Star

2006 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Funny Male Star

2006 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite Leading Man

2006 Nominated People's Choice Award Favorite On-Screen Match-Up for: The Longest Yard (2005) Shared with: Chris Rock

2005 Won People's Choice Award Favorite On-Screen Chemistry for: 50 First Dates (2004) Shared with: Drew Barrymore

2000 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Star in a Comedy

Satellite Awards

2003 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical for: Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

ShoWest Convention, USA

2003 ShoWest Award Male Star of the Year

1999 Special Award Comedy Star of the Year

TV Land Awards

2006 Nominated TV Land Award Little Screen/Big Screen Star (Men)

Teen Choice Awards

2009 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Summer Movie Star: Male for: Funny People (2009)

2008 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Comedian

2007 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor: Drama for: Reign Over Me (2007)

2006 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Comedian

2006 Nominated Teen Choice Award Movies - Choice Actor: Comedy for: Click (2006)

2006 Nominated Teen Choice Award Movies - Choice Chemistry for: Click (2006) Shared with: Kate Beckinsale

2006 Nominated Teen Choice Award Movies - Choice Hissy Fit for: Click (2006)

2005 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Comedian

2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor: Comedy for: The Longest Yard (2005)

2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Blush Scene for: The Longest Yard (2005) Paul's makeout scene.

2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Chemistry for: The Longest Yard (2005) Shared with: Chris Rock

2004 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Comedian

2004 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor - Comedy for: 50 First Dates (2004)

2004 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Chemistry for: 50 First Dates (2004) Shared with: Drew Barrymore

2004 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Liplock for: 50 First Dates (2004) Shared with: Drew Barrymore

2003 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Hissy Fit for: Anger Management (2003)

2003 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Comedian

2003 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Actor - Comedy for: Anger Management (2003)

2002 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Comedian

2002 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Actor, Comedy for: Mr. Deeds (2002)

2001 Won Teen Choice Award Choice Comedian

1999 Nominated Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Actor

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Adam Sandler is one of those actors critics love to hate, dismissing his comedy as vulgar and lowbrow, yet audiences seem to love him, and the loyal fan base for his features has proved he can keep box-office cash registers full. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in New Hampshire and started out playing Boston's comedy clubs as a stand-up comedian. He was only seventeen years old when he won an amateur comedy competition. While studying fine arts at New York University, he worked on New York's comedy circuit.

After a few bit parts on TV, his career really took off on TV's Saturday Night Live, from 1990 to 1995. Sandler left the show to focus on his movie work, writing and starring in several crude comedies, including Billy Madison (1995) and Happy Gilmore (1996). But, in 1998, Sandler began evolving as an actor, creating a series of comic roles that made some critics rethink their initial opinion of Sandler as yet another unfunny Saturday Night Live alumnus: The Wedding Singer (1998), Punch-Drunk Love (2002), 50 First Dates (2004), and Spanglish (2004) all indicated a maturation in his career. His performance in Puch-Drunk Love earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination. Through his own production company, Happy Madison Productions, Sandler wrote and produced (and supplied the lead voice for) the animated musical comedy Eight Crazy Nights (2002). However, despite the reference to his own hit "The Chanukah Song" (1994), it was disappointing for not following through and presenting a Jewish holiday movie. Sandler's comedy albums are immensely popular, and have all reached either gold or double platinum levels' his Stan and Judy's Kid (1999) debuting at Number 16 on the U.S. Billboard chart.

He is a huge fan of Van Halen and Styx. There is usually a reference or song in his movies.

He was originally set to play taxi driver Max in Collateral (2004), opposite Tom Cruise, but he backed out to work on Spanglish (2004).

Salary

Zookeeper (2011) $2,000,000

Grown Ups (2010) $25,000,000

Born to Be a Star (2010) $2,500,000

Anger Management (2003) $25,000,000 against 25% of the gross

Punch-Drunk Love (2002) $7,000,000

Little Nicky (2000) $20,000,000 plus 20% (star)

Big Daddy (1999) $8,000,000

The Wedding Singer (1998) $5,500,000

Bulletproof (1996) $2,500,000

Billy Madison (1995) $1,700,000