Adam Sandler is a renowned American actor and comedian, born on September 9, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York. He is of Russian Jewish descent and began his career as a stand-up comedian at the age of 17. Sandler's first television appearance was on The Cosby Show in 1987, and he later joined Saturday Night Live in 1990 as a writer, eventually becoming a cast member in 1991.
Sandler is best known for his comedic roles in films such as Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), and Punch-Drunk Love (2002). He has also starred in several Netflix productions, including The Week Of (2018) and the stand-up special Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh. His accolades include an Independent Spirit Award, and he has been nominated for three Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In 2021, Vogue named Sandler the year's fashion icon for popularizing a "grocery-run look," characterized by oversized T-shirts, XXL pants, and Nike sneakers. This style has been dubbed the "Adam Sandler style," and menswear brand Old Jewish Men sells a line of basketball shorts inspired by it.
Sandler's wife, Jackie Sandler, and their children often appear in his films. Both of his daughters, Sadie and Sunny, have appeared in the Hotel Transylvania movie series, and his nephew Jared has been featured in films such as Pixels and Home Team. Through his wife, Sandler is also the son-in-law of politician Joseph H. Titone.
Adam Sandler's career spans over three decades, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his unique comedic style and endearing characters.
