Adam Sandler
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Summary
Adam Sandler was born on September 9, 1966[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], television actor[4], film actor[5], film producer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.051% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110,596 views/month, #514 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Stanley Sandler[9]
- Mother: Judy Sandler[10]
- Spouse: Jackie Sandler[11]
- Child: Sadie Sandler[12], Sunny Sandler[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: American English[15], English[16]
- Ethnic group: Ashkenazi Jews[17], Russian Americans[18]
- Occupation: musician[19], comedian[20], voice actor[21], writer[22], producer[23], film screenwriter[24], stand-up comedian[25], singer[26], dub actor[27], composer[28]
- Educated at: Manchester Central High School[29]
- Notable work: The Chanukah Song[30]
- Award received: MTV Movie Award for Best Fight[31], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[32], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[33], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[34], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[35]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[38]
- Discography: Adam Sandler discography[39]
- Commons category: Adam Sandler[40]
- Residence: Los Angeles[41]
- Family name: Sandler[42]
- Given name: Adam[43], Richard[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Adam Sandler[45]
- Commons gallery: Adam Sandler[46]
- Relative: Jared Sandler[47]
- Filmography: Adam Sandler filmography[48]
- Instrument: voice[49]
- Nominated for: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: US[52]
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Began / founded: 1966-09-09[53]
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Genre(s): comedy[54]
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Community tags: comedy, saturday night live[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: dfc6d0b8-3d0b-4b33-9b3f-dff972e25594[56]
Why It Matters
Adam Sandler has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Seth Rogen[59], an actor[60], b. 1982[61], of Canada[62], awarded the MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment[63], specialised in film[64]; Bo Burnham[65], an actor[66], b. 1990[67], of United States[68], awarded the Emmy Award[69], specialised in acting[70]; Eric André[71], a screenwriter[72], b. 1983[73], of United States[74]; Josh Peck[75], an actor[76], b. 1986[77], of United States[78]; and Joey Bragg[79], a film actor[80], b. 1996[81], of United States[82].
FAQs
Where was Adam Sandler born?
Adam Sandler was born in Brooklyn[2].
Who were Adam Sandler's parents?
Adam Sandler's father was Stanley Sandler[9]. Adam Sandler's mother was Judy Sandler[10].
Who was Adam Sandler married to?
Adam Sandler's spouses include Jackie Sandler[11].
What did Adam Sandler do for work?
Adam Sandler worked as an actor[3], television actor[4], film actor[5], film producer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Adam Sandler go to school?
Adam Sandler was educated at Manchester Central High School[29].
What awards did Adam Sandler receive?
Honors received include MTV Movie Award for Best Fight[31], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[32], and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[33].
Who did Adam Sandler influence?
Adam Sandler has been cited as an influence by Seth Rogen[59], Bo Burnham[65], Eric André[71], and Josh Peck[75].