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Adam Sandler

Acting

Born September 9, 1966 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Also known as Adam Richard Sandler

Biography

Adam Richard Sandler is an American comedian, actor, producer and writer. Primarily a comedic leading actor in films, his accolades include an Independent Spirit Award, alongside nominations for an Actor Award, three Golden Globes, three Grammy Awards, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2023, Sandler was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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Awards & recognition

  • Mark Twain Prize — American Humor · 2023
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 2012
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 2011
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 2011
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1999
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  • MTV Movie Award — Best Fight · 1996
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 2003 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Kids' Choice Awards

1987as Self

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

2013as Adam Sandler

Jessie

2011as Self

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

2026as Self - Actor & Comedian

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025as Self - SNL Cast Member 1990 - 1995

Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald

2026as Self (archive footage)

Hustle

2022as Stanley Sugerman

The Larry Sanders Show

1992as Adam Sandler

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley

2000

Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

2014as Self

Marty Supreme

2025Thanks

Don't Say Good Luck

2026Producer

Leo

2023as Leo (voice)

Bunny

2025Thanks

Uncut Gems

2019as Howard Ratner

Conan

2010as Self

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

Reign Over Me

2007as Charlie Fineman

The King of Queens

1998as Jeff 'The Beast' Sussman

Lorne

2026as Self

Downey Wrote That

2025as Self

Stans

2025as Self

Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh

2018as Self

I Am Chris Farley

2015as Self

Rules of Engagement

2007Executive Producer

Punch-Drunk Love

2002as Barry Egan

Hotel Transylvania

2012as Count Dracula (voice)

The Cosby Show

1984as Smitty

Blended

2014as Jim

50 First Dates

2004as Henry Roth

Jeopardy!

1984as Self - Clue Presenter

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Host

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025as Self

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

2018as Dracula (voice)

Hotel Transylvania 2

2015as Dracula (voice)

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

2007as Self

So You Think You Can Dance

2005

The Wedding Singer

1998as Robbie Hart

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979as Self

Being Eddie

2025as Self

Everybody's Live with John Mulaney

2025as Self - Actor and Comedian

Spaceman

2024as Jakub Procházka

Just Go with It

2011as Danny Maccabee

The Longest Yard

2005as Paul Crewe

Happy Gilmore

1996as Happy Gilmore

Home Team

2022Producer

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

2022as Self

Breaking In

2011Producer

Roommates

2026Producer

Happy Gilmore 2

2025as Happy Gilmore