Adam Sandler

His comedy album "Stan and Judys Kid" set a record for most albums sold by a comedy album in its first week. It debuted at #16 on the Billboard charts. All three of his previous comedy albums have gone platinum.

Attended and graduated from New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts.

Grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire after moving there when he was five years old.

Was originally cast for a role in the black comedy Very Bad Things .

In 1988, he was hired as a repertory player for MTVs TV-trivia game show "Remote Control" .

(June 2002) Announced engagement to longtime girlfriend, model/actress Jackie Sandler.

Ranked #35 in Premiere magazines 2003 annual Power 100 List. Had ranked #43 the previous two years.

Father was an electrician. His brother is an attorney. One sister is a dentist; the other sister is a waitress.

Formed his production company, Happy Madison Productions, which is behind most of his films.

His production company, Happy Madison, is named after two of his films, Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison .

His beloved dog, Meatball , who also has a section on Adams official website with photos and videos, passed away due to a heart attack, at 4 years old. He was the son of Mr. Beefy, the talking dog in Little Nicky . Meatball was best "man" at Sandlers wedding and was dressed in a tux, with a yarmulka on his head [January 27, 2004].

Is a major fan of the New York Mets.

Is a huge fan of Van Halen , The Police and Styx. There is usually a reference or song in his movies.

He was originally set to play taxi driver Max in Collateral , opposite Tom Cruise , but he backed out to work on Spanglish . Jamie Foxx was cast in Collateral instead. Jamie Foxx went on to be nominated for an Academy Award for the role.

Was parodied by Jimmy Fallon on "Saturday Night Live" .

In 2004, he performed at the RNC (Republican National Committee) convention.

Was a Resident Advisor in Brittany Hall during his time at New York University.

Spoke at Manchester Central High Schools 2003 graduation, the same school he graduated from. His nephew was one of three Valedictorians that year.

(April 2005) Attended WWEs WrestleMania 21 .

Has starred alongside Drew Barrymore in three movies: The Wedding Singer , 50 First Dates and Blended .

On June 22, 2003, Adam wore an Armani tuxedo in his wedding to Jackie Sandler.

Was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , which went to Johnny Depp.

Has worked with director Frank Coraci four times: The Wedding Singer , The Waterboy , Click and Blended .

Ranked #24 on Premiere magazines 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #24 in 2005 as well.

Good friends with comedians Chris Rock , Norm MacDonald , David Spade , Steven Brill , Chris Farley and Rob Schneider.

Owns a white and tan English bulldog named Motzaball.

Is a huge fan of professional wrestling, and most of his self-written films have references to professional wrestling in them (the principal in Billy Madison , Captain Insano in The Waterboy , Chief Jay Strongbows sleeper hold in Big Daddy , mind-wrestling and Tommy Tiny Lister - a.k.a. the WWFs Zeus - in Little Nicky , etc). Sandler even appeared on "WWF SmackDown!" to promote Little Nicky . Kevin Nash , Bill Goldberg , Steve Austin ; all professional wrestlers, appeared in Adams recent film, The Longest Yard . Wrestler/producer Anthony Begonia almost appeared in 50 First Dates as an ukulele player.

His favorite cartoon character is "SpongeBob SquarePants" .

(September 2007) According to Forbes magazine, for each dollar he got paid, his movies averaged $9 of gross income.

In 2007, Forbes magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $30 million.

Former roommate of writer/director/producer Judd Apatow during his time on "Saturday Night Live" .

Has homes in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and La Quinta, California, and Highland Beach, Florida.

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6262 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 1, 2011. At the ceremony were his wife, Jackie Sandler , their daughters Sadie and Sunny, Henry Winkler and Kevin James.

Purchased Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell s Hollywood home after his wife Jackie Sandler fell in love with the place during a New Years Eve party there (her best friend is Erinn Bartlett , Goldies daughter-in-law).

According to Forbes magazine, Sandler was the second highest earning actor, along with Leonardo DiCaprio , earning $37 million from 2011-2012.

The longest he has gone without a Razzie nomination is five years, between Eight Crazy Nights / Mr. Deeds and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry .

Became a father for the first time at age 39 when his wife Jackie Sandler gave birth to their daughter Sadie Madison Sandler on May 6, 2006.

Became a father for the second time at age 42 when his wife Jackie Sandler gave birth to their daughter Sunny Madeline Sandler on November 2, 2008.

Father of daughters Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler.

Son of Stan Sandler and Judith Sandler.

Sandler revealed in 2010 during an interview on "Late Night with Conan OBrien" that he and Chris Farley were fired from "Saturday Night Live" in 1995.

Enjoys filming at locations near a gym so he can play basketball on his breaks. He plays once or twice a day.

Chris Rock dedicated Chris Rock: Never Scared , the recording of a stand-up performance he did at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., to the memory of three people: his father, Julius Rock; Monteria Ivey , comic radio personality and TV announcer; and Stan Sandler, Adams father.

Owns a production company named Happy Madison Productions.

Extended his deal with Netflix by four films to eight films total.

He often has big name casts in his movies. This is arguably due to the high box office of his movies and the fact that he is generally known to be a nice, friendly man to work with.

Friends with Kathy Bates , Kevin James , Bob Barker and Tom Cruise.

Currently resides in New York City and Los Angeles, California.

Has Russian Jewish ancestry.

[after getting laser eye surgery] Now I realize how ugly I am.

To be honest with you, when I got into this I never thought about,reviews. I never thought about what people would say about me. I was,just a young guy who was excited to become a comedian and an actor and,I just wanted to get to do what I got to do.

I mean, I look at my dad. He was twenty when he started having a family, and he was always the coolest dad. He did everything for his kids, and he never made us feel like he was pressured. I know that it must be a great feeling to be a guy like that.

Sixth grade was a big time, in my childhood, of hoops and friendship, and coming up with funny things.