Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler | |
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Born | Adam Richard Sandler September 9, 1966 |
Education | Manchester Central High School |
Alma mater | Tisch School of the Arts |
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Spouse(s) | Jackie Sandler (m. 2003) |
Children | 2 |
Website | adamsandler |
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 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]
Other websites[change | change source]
- Adam Sandler on IMDb
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- 20th-century American comedians
- 20th-century American actors
- 20th-century American musicians
- Actors from New Hampshire
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- Jewish American actors
- Comedians from New York City
- Movie producers from New York City
- Musicians from New York City
- Singers from New York City
- Musicians from New Hampshire
- Singers from New Hampshire
- Screenwriters from New York City
- Writers from Brooklyn
- Comedians from New Hampshire
- Jewish American comedians
- Jewish American musicians
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