Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American comedian, actor, musician, screenwriter, and film producer. After becoming a popular Saturday Night Live cast member, he went on to star in several $100 million Hollywood feature films.[2] Though he is best known for his comedic roles, such as in the films Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), and Big Daddy (1999), he has also had success in romantic and dramatic roles, such as in the films Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Spanglish (2004), and Reign Over Me (2007).On June 22, 2003, Sandler married actress Jacqueline Samantha Titone (now Jackie Sandler), and they are the parents of Sadie Madison Sandler, born May 6, 2006 at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Sandler lives with his family in Los Angeles, though he also has a place in New York.
Sandler is good friends with comedian Norm MacDonald. Sandler subsequently made a cameo appearance in MacDonald's movie Dirty Work. He is a fan of professional wrestling, and most of his self-written films have references to professional wrestling in them. Five professional wrestlers had a role in The Longest Yard due to Sandler's insistence. He was also seen at WWE WrestleMania 21. Kevin Nash and Paul Wight additionally made appearances in Grandma's Boy and The Waterboy respectively. Adam is also good friends with Kevin James. Adam is also very good friends with Allen Covert, Blake Clark, Steve Buscemi, Kevin Nealon, Peter Dante, Jonathan Loughran, Rob Schneider, and former SNL players. Adam is a fan of the New York Yankees. He shows his loyalty to the Yankees by filming some scenes of his movie Anger Management in Yankee Stadium.
Actor Thomas Wilson of Back to the Future fame has stated that Sandler is the "nicest famous guy he knows".
Known for being quiet and moderate in his political views[citation needed], Sandler has endorsed Rudy Giuliani for President in 2008.