Trivia

According to Forbes magazine, Sandler was the second highest earning actor, along with Leonardo DiCaprio, earning $37 million from 2011-2012.

His beloved dog, Meatball, who also has a section on Adam's official website with photos and videos, passed away due to a heart attack, at 4 years old. He was the son of Mr. Beefy, the talking dog in Little Nicky (2000). Meatball was best "man" at Sandler's wedding and was dressed in a tux, with a yarmulke on his head [January 27, 2004].

Sandler revealed in 2010 during an interview on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) that he and Chris Farley were fired from Saturday Night Live (1975) in 1995.

He was originally set to play taxi driver Max in Collateral (2004), opposite Tom Cruise, but he backed out to work on Spanglish (2004). Jamie Foxx was cast in Collateral (2004) instead. Jamie Foxx went on to be nominated for an Academy Award for the role.

Enjoys filming at locations near a gym so he can play basketball on his breaks. He plays once or twice a day.

He often has big name casts in his movies. This is arguably due to the high box office of his movies and the fact that he is generally known to be a nice, friendly man to work with.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6262 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 1, 2011. At the ceremony were his wife, Jackie Sandler, their daughters Sadie and Sunny, Henry Winkler and Kevin James.

Is a huge fan of Van Halen, The Police and Styx. There is usually a reference or song in his movies.

Was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), which went to Johnny Depp.

His production company, Happy Madison, is named after two of his films, Happy Gilmore (1996) and Billy Madison (1995).

Chris Rock dedicated Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004), the recording of a stand-up performance he did at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., to the memory of three people: his father, Julius Rock; Monteria Ivey, comic radio personality and TV announcer; and Stan Sandler, Adam's father.

Purchased Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's Hollywood home after his wife Jackie Sandler fell in love with the place during a New Year's Eve party there (her best friend is Erinn Bartlett, Goldie's daughter-in-law). (2004)

Good friends with comedians Chris Rock, Norm MacDonald, David Spade, Steven Brill, Chris Farley and Rob Schneider.

Father was an electrician. His brother is an attorney. One sister is a dentist; the other sister is a waitress.

His comedy album "Stan and Judy's Kid" set a record for most albums sold by a comedy album in its first week. It debuted at #16 on the Billboard charts. All three of his previous comedy albums have gone platinum.

Became a father for the first time at age 39 when his wife Jackie Sandler gave birth to their daughter Sadie Madison Sandler on May 6, 2006.

In 2007, Forbes magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $30 million.

Has starred alongside Drew Barrymore in three movies: The Wedding Singer (1998), 50 First Dates (2004) and Blended (2014).

According to Forbes magazine, for each dollar he got paid, his movies averaged $9 of gross income. (September 2007)

Became a father for the second time at age 42 when his wife Jackie Sandler gave birth to their daughter Sunny Madeline Sandler on November 2, 2008.

Extended his deal with Netflix by four films to eight films total.

Spoke at Manchester Central High School's 2003 graduation, the same school he graduated from. His nephew was one of three Valedictorians that year.

His favorite cartoon character is SpongeBob SquarePants (1999).

Attended and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts (1991).

Former roommate of writer/director/producer Judd Apatow during his time on Saturday Night Live (1975).

Grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire after moving there when he was five years old.

Owns a white and tan English bulldog named Motzaball.

Announced engagement to longtime girlfriend, model/actress Jackie Sandler. (June 2002)

The longest he has gone without a Razzie nomination is five years, between Eight Crazy Nights (2002)/Mr. Deeds (2002) and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007).

Has Russian Jewish ancestry.

Is a huge fan of professional wrestling, and most of his self-written films have references to professional wrestling in them (the principal in Billy Madison (1995), Captain Insano in The Waterboy (1998), Chief Jay Strongbow's sleeper hold in Big Daddy (1999), mind-wrestling and Tom Lister Jr. - a.k.a. the WWF's Zeus - in Little Nicky (2000), etc). Sandler even appeared on WWE Smackdown! (1999) to promote Little Nicky (2000). Kevin Nash, Bill Goldberg, Steve Austin; all professional wrestlers, appeared in Adam's recent film, The Longest Yard (2005). Wrestler/producer Anthony Begonia almost appeared in 50 First Dates (2004) as an ukulele player.

Knows both English and Hebrew.

Has starred alongside Jennifer Aniston in two movies: Just Go with It (2011) and Murder Mystery (2019). She was a guest at his wedding to Jackie Sandler in 2003. He gave speeches in her honor at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2012 and at The E! People's Choice Awards (2019) where he presented her with the People's Icon Award.

Formed his production company, Happy Madison Productions, which is behind most of his films.

Friends with Kathy Bates, Kevin James, Bob Barker and Tom Cruise.

Often casts his friends in his movies, like Kevin James, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock, Allen Covert, Peter Dante, Blake Clark, Jonathan Loughran and others.

In 2004, he performed at the RNC (Republican National Committee) convention.

Has homes in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and La Quinta, California, and Highland Beach, Florida.

Has worked with director Frank Coraci four times: The Wedding Singer (1998), The Waterboy (1998), Click (2006) and Blended (2014).

Was originally cast for a role in the black comedy Very Bad Things (1998).

Currently resides in New York City and Los Angeles, California.

In 1988, he was hired as a repertory player for MTV's TV-trivia game show Remote Control (1987).

Was parodied by Jimmy Fallon on Saturday Night Live (1975). (1995)

Is a major fan of the New York Mets.

Was a Resident Advisor in Brittany Hall during his time at New York University.

Ranked #24 on Premiere magazine's 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #24 in 2005 as well.

Son of Stan Sandler and Judith Sandler.

Father of daughters Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler.

Ranked #35 in Premiere magazine's 2003 annual Power 100 List. Had ranked #43 the previous two years.

Attended WWE's WrestleMania 21 (2005). (April 2005)