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.
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Other websites[change | change source]
- Adam Sandler on IMDb
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