Who is Adam Sandler?
Born on September 9, 1966, Adam Sandler, an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker, is also known for his work as a filmmaker. Since 1987, Sandler’s career has been successful and he is currently one of the most successful comedy actors in Hollywood. It’s possible that Sandler is familiar to you from Saturday Night Live, Grown Ups, or the Hotel Transylvania franchise. His discography and awards collection are both extensive.
His most notable comedies are ‘Wedding Singer’ and ‘Punch-Drunk Love’. He has produced five comedy albums during his career. New Netflix releases, such as Happy Gilmore 2 and Jay Kelly, continue to entertain him as of 2025.
| Real Name/Full Name | Adam Richard Sandler |
| Date Of Birth | September 09, 1966 |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Jewish. |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Father Name | Stanley. |
| Mother Name | Judith. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inch |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Jackie Sandler M: 2003) |
| Children | Sadie Madison Sandler, and Sunny Madeline Sandler. |
| Siblings | Elizabeth Sandler, Scott Sandler, and Valerie Sandle. |
| Profession | Actor, comedian, film producer, screenwriter, musician |
| Net worth | $420 Million. |
Biography
Adam Sandler was brought into this world on September 9, 1966 by his parents Stanley Sandler, an electrical engineer, and Judith “Judy” (née Levine), a nursery school teacher. Scott Sandler is his brother, and he also has two sisters named Elizabeth Sandler and Valerie Sandler.
Manchester Central High School was where Sandler exhibited his comedic personality. After completing his studies at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1988. At NYU, he improved his performance abilities and laid the groundwork for his entertainment career.
He was noticed by his brother’s talents and urged him to perform at a stand-up comedy club in Boston. After completing high school, Sandler was motivated to pursue a career in show business and took classes at the Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute in New York City.
Personal Life
Adam Sandler married his love interest, Jackie Sandler, in 2003. Two adorable children have blessed the marriage of the Sandlers. May 2006 was the birth date of their first daughter, Sadie Sandler, and November 2008 was the birth date of their second daughter, Sunny Sandler.
Career
Adam Sandler started his comedy career in 1987 by being hired as a guest on The Cosby Show. He was chosen to portray Theo Huxtable’s friend, Smitty. As a writer for Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 1990, he quickly became a regular fixture on the show.
In 1993, he starred in the film ‘Coneheads’ with Chris Farley, David Spade, and other actors. He appeared in ‘Airheads’ with Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi in 1994. His successful string of films continued into the late-1990s and he received much acclaim for his role as an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers his passion for golf in the comedy film ‘Happy Gilmore’ in 1996. Other comedic roles followed, including playing a singer in ‘The Wedding Singer’ (1998).
In the mid-1990s, he put out several comedic albums: ‘They’re All Gonna Laugh at You!’ (1993), ‘What the Hell Happened to Me?’ (191996), ‘What’s Your Name?’ (1997), and ‘Stan and Judy’s Kid’ (1999). Two of these albums received double platinum certification. His comedy albums, such as ‘Shhh…Don’t Tell’ (2004) and ‘100% Fresh’ (2019), have received rave reviews and success.
Dracula was voiced by him in three episodes of Hotel Transylvania (from 2012 to 2018). He was responsible for voicing Davie, Eleanore, and Whitney in Eight Crazy Nights. The movie was released in 2002. His performance in Uncut Gems (released in 2019) was recognized with an Independent Best Male Lead Award. The Meyerowitz Stories (released in 2017) was the film in which he was cast.
In 2020, Sandler co-wrote and directed the American mystery horror comedy film ‘Hubie Halloween’ in which he portrayed ‘Hubie Dubois’. In the 2022 American sports comedy-drama film ‘Hustle’, he played Stanley Sugarman. He played Nick Spitz again in ‘Murder Mystery 2’, an action comedy mystery film directed by Jeremy Garelick in 2023. The sequel to 2019’s ‘Murder Mystery’ was met with mixed reviews from critics.
Net Worth
Adam Sandler has an estimated net worth of around $420 million as of 2025. His prolific career in film, production, and partnership with Netflix has resulted in successful projects like Murder Mystery and Hubie Halloween, all of which have contributed to his wealth. His financial success is largely due to the success of his production company, Happy Madison Productions.
