Adam Sandler

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Adam Sandler
Sandler in 2018
Born
Adam Richard Sandler

(1966-09-09) September 9, 1966 (age 57)
EducationManchester Central High School
Alma materTisch School of the Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • singer
  • writer
  • producer
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Political partyRepublican[1]
Spouse
Jackie Sandler (m. 2003)
Children2
Websiteadamsandler.com

Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, musician, screenwriter and movie producer. 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.

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

Influences[change | change source]

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[change | change source]

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

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