Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler, an actor, writer, and comedian, embarked on his career in the entertainment industry in 1987. Sandler was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live" from 1990 to 1995, a stint that catapulted him into his successful Hollywood career. He has starred in numerous comedic roles, with his films grossing over $2 billion worldwide. Some noteworthy roles include those in "Billy Madison," "Happy Gilmore," "The Waterboy," "The Wedding Singer," "50 First Dates," and "Grown Ups."

While renowned for his comedic roles, Sandler has also demonstrated his abilities as a dramatic actor in films like "Punch-Drunk Love," "Reign Over Me," "The Meyerowitz Stories," "Uncut Gems," and "Hustle." His performance in animated films such as the "Hotel Transylvania" franchise, where he provided the voice for Dracula, and the Netflix film "Leo" further underscores his versatility. In 2023, this breadth of talent was recognized with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Sandler earned several nominations throughout his career, including three Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

In addition to acting, Sandler has established a significant presence in the streaming industry through his partnership with Netflix. This collaboration began in 2014 with a four-movie deal and has since been renewed for over $275 million. His debut original film for Netflix, "The Ridiculous 6," became the most-watched movie in Netflix history within 30 days of its release. Sandler has also produced two stand-up specials through the streaming service, with "100% Fresh" in 2018 and 2024's "Love You," which was directed by Josh Safdie. As a producer, Sandler founded Happy Madison Productions in 1999, which has since been responsible for a number of successful films. In 2024, Sandler announced the sequel to "Happy Gilmore," which is he is starring and co-writing.