Did you know several of Adam's acting teachers in college wrote negative evaluations, saying that Adam's inattention gave them doubts he would ever succeed as an actor? He sure proved 'em wrong! Find out more fun facts about Adam Sandler, whose film "Funny People" opens July 31st!
15 Facts about Adam Sandler
Adam and his wife, Jackie, were married on June 22, 2003. They have two daughters; Sadie Madison and Sunny Madeline.
When Adam was 12, he sang the popular song, You're Sixteen at his sister's wedding.
Adam's first comedy album They're All Gonna Laugh at You! was nominated for a Grammy and spent more than 100 weeks on the Billboard chart.
Adam never prepares for his comedy acts. He always does them on the spot.
Though goofy as a child, Sandler never aspired to be a comedian until age 17 when his brother encouraged him to perform at a Boston comedy club.
Sandler has won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian over 5 times.
Adam was listed at #45 in Forbes magazine's Celebrity 100 of 2007.
Adam is a huge Yankees fan.
Adam's production company, Happy Madison, is named after two of his successful comedies, “Happy Gilmore” and “Billy Madison.”
Adam's dog Meatball was in his film “Little Nicky” and Matzoball (pictured) was in his wedding party.
Gets by with a Little Help from His Friends
Adam would rather work with close friends. He has appeared in over 10 movies with his former “SNL” co-star Rob Schneider.
“Eight Crazy Nights” was Adam's first animated movie. He played the voice of four main characters in the holiday film.
Almost Worked for Chocolate
Adam was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
In college, several of Adam's acting teachers wrote negative evaluations, citing that his inattention gave them doubts he would ever succeed as an actor.
Adam is a writer, actor, producer and musician. He wrote, produced and starred in “The Waterboy,” “Big Daddy” and “You Don't Mess with the Zohan.” He has also recorded songs for his movies soundtracks.
