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Adam Sandler
Adam Richard Sandler is an American actor and comedian. 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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Born 9 September 1966 · Q132952
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2026· 5 entries
“s dodgeball scene that he planned to throw the balls hard and genuinely hurt the children. He did so, with parental permission, and she described the resulting scene as”
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Public attention spiked: 49,205 Wikipedia readers in one day, 7.5× the usual 6,556, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Personal life no sentence
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Public attention spiked: 20,818 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.2× the usual 6,556, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: "Evil Elmo" (the other Adam Sandler) is referred to by his common name, his nickname
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The Guardian: Funny, absurd and sentimental, Mr Deeds is one of Adam Sandler’s most underrated films
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2025· 7 entries
It was announced that Sandler would join Season 23 of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors alongside Ariana Grande
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Snopes.com rated the claim “In November 2025, actor and comedian Adam Sandler gave a powerful speech on wealth to a room of billionaires, celebrities and executives, including tech founders Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.” False.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Adam Sandler Turning Point USA halftime show” No Proof.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Adam Sandler read a text message from Charlie Kirk that said, "They're watching me. If I fall, don't let my voice die."” No Such Text.
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The Guardian: Happy Gilmore 2 review – Adam Sandler’s Netflix sequel is strictly for the fans
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Snopes rated the claim “Actor Adam Sandler testified against Sean “Diddy” Combs on or around May 30, 2025, during the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial in New York City.” False.
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Sandler reprised his role as the titular character in Happy Gilmore 2, released nearly 30 years following the original film in 1996, and reportedly accruing over 90 million viewers via Netflix following its release
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2024· 8 entries
Released album “Love You”.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “A trailer released in August 2024 authentically shows Adam Sandler starring in an upcoming live-action remake of "The Simpsons."” Fake.
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Snopes rated the claim “A February 2024 post says "Little Nicky 2," starring Adam Sandler, will be released on Netflix in May.” Labeled Satire.
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The Guardian: Adam Sandler named Hollywood’s top earner ahead of Margot Robbie
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The Guardian: Spaceman review – Adam Sandler is adrift in outer space with a comfort spider
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The Guardian: Spaceman review – Adam Sandler consoled by unscary giant spider in deep space
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Sandler was named the People's Choice Icon at the 49th People's Choice Awards
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Sandler starred in his second Netflix stand-up comedy special, Adam Sandler: Love You, which was directed by Josh Safdie
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2023· 3 entries
Awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2023).
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Sandler was awarded the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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Sandler was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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2021· 4 entries
fact checker rated the claim “Adam Sandler will be added to NBA 2K.” sarcastic.
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Snopes rated the claim “Comedian Adam Sandler produces and directs the "Price is Right" television game show.” Mostly False.
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In 2021, Vogue named Sandler the year's fashion icon for popularizing a "grocery-run look", characterized by oversized T-shirts, XXL pants, and Nike sneakers dubbed as "Adam Sandler style".
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Vogue named Sandler the year's fashion icon for popularizing a "grocery-run look", characterized by oversized T-shirts, XXL pants, and Nike sneakers dubbed as "Adam Sandler style"
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2020· 2 entries
And in 2021, signed a new four-movie deal with Netflix worth over $250 million
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“s animated coming-of-age musical Leo (2023). Sandler produced and starred in the 2022 sports drama film Hustle, which received critical acclaim. His performance in the film was repeatedly singled out for praise and he received a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. On March 19, 2023, Sandler was awarded the Kennedy Center”
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2019· 3 entries
Sandler made his first appearance as host of Saturday Night Live, ending the episode with a tribute to his friend and fellow former cast member Chris Farley
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Released album “100% Fresh”.
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Earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination
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2018· 1 entry
Sandler starred in the Netflix film The Week Of alongside Chris Rock
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2017· 4 entries
PolitiFact rated the claim “Says Adam Sandler said “Mormons are some of the most decent people I’ve ever come across.”” False.
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Snopes rated the claim “Adam Sandler has died at age 52.” False.
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Snopes rated the claim “Adam Sandler recently died of causes ranging from an apparent suicide to an automobile crash.” False.
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With Noah Baumbach's family drama The Meyerowitz Stories
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2016· 1 entry
It was announced by Netflix that the film had been viewed more times in 30 days than any other movie in Netflix history
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2015· 3 entries
Snopes rated the claim “Actor/comedian Adam Sandler has died at the age of 52.” False.
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Reported net worth: $340M (as of 2015).
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Sandler released his last theatrical film, Pixels, based on French director Patrick Jean's 2010 short film of the same name, before transitioning into a distribution deal with Netflix
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2013· 1 entry
Guest starred in the Disney Channel Original Series Jessie as himself in the episode "Punched Dumped Love"
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2012· 2 entries
Won Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for That's My Boy (2012).
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Starred in That's My Boy, as a man who fathered a son (Andy Samberg) with his teacher (Eva Amurri) in high school
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2011· 3 entries
Won Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for Jack and Jill (2011).
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Won Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay for Jack and Jill (2011).
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Sandler starred with Jennifer Aniston in the romantic comedy film Just Go with It
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2010· 1 entry
Sandler appeared in Grown Ups, alongside Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph
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2009· 2 entries
Sandler starred in Apatow's third directorial feature, Funny People, a comedy drama about a famous comedian (Sandler) with a terminal illness
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Sandler contributed the Neil Young cover "Like a Hurricane" to Covered, A Revolution in Sound as part of Warner Brothers 50th Anniversary celebrations; the song was performed on the David Letterman Show with a band that
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2007· 1 entry
Sandler made a $1 million donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Manchester, New Hampshire
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2006· 1 entry
“Adoro ser eu mesmo. Rico, bonito e talentoso”
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2004· 1 entry
Released album “Shhh... Don't Tell”.
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2003· 1 entry
Sandler has been married to Jacqueline "Jackie" Sandler (née Titone) since 2003.
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2002· 1 entry
Released album “Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights”.
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1999· 3 entries
Released album “Stan and Judy’s Kid”.
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Won Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for Big Daddy (1999).
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First producing fellow SNL alumnus Rob Schneider's film Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
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1997· 1 entry
Released album “What’s Your Name?”.
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1996· 3 entries
Awarded MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for Happy Gilmore (1996).
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Released ep “Bleeps”.
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Released album “What the Hell Happened to Me?”.
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1994· 1 entry
Co-starred in Airheads with Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi
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1993· 2 entries
Released album “They’re All Gonna Laugh at You!”.
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Adam Sandler appeared in the film Coneheads with fellow SNL performers Farley, David Spade, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, and Jane Curtin
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1990· 1 entry
And became a featured player the following year
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1989· 1 entry
Sandler performed in comedy clubs, having first taken the stage at his brother's urging when he was 17
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1988· 1 entry
Studied at New York University Tisch School of the Arts (1984–1988).
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1987· 1 entry
Sandler played Theo Huxtable's friend Smitty on The Cosby Show and the Stud Boy or Trivia Delinquent on the MTV game show Remote Control
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1966· 2 entries
To Judith "Judy" (née Levine), a nursery school teacher, and Stanley Sandler, an electrical engineer
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Born 1966-09-09.
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