History of Adam Sandler in Timeline
Adam Sandler is a prominent American actor and comedian, best known for his leading roles in comedic films. He has received critical recognition, including an Independent Spirit Award and nominations for Grammy Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2023, Sandler's contributions to comedy were further acknowledged with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
September 9, 1966: Adam Sandler's Birth
On September 9, 1966, Adam Richard Sandler was born. He would become an acclaimed American actor and comedian.
1987: Appearance on The Cosby Show
In 1987, Adam Sandler played Theo Huxtable's friend Smitty on "The Cosby Show" and the Stud Boy on MTV's "Remote Control".
1988: Graduation from NYU
In 1988, Adam Sandler graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a bachelor's degree in acting.
1989: Film Debut
In 1989, Adam Sandler made his film debut in "Going Overboard".
1990: Joined Saturday Night Live
In 1990, Adam Sandler became a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
1990: Hired as SNL Writer
In 1990, Adam Sandler was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live.
1993: Appearance in Coneheads
In 1993, Adam Sandler appeared in the film Coneheads, along with fellow SNL performers.
1994: Co-starred in Airheads
In 1994, Adam Sandler co-starred in the film Airheads with Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi.
1995: Billy Madison Release
In 1995, Adam Sandler starred in "Billy Madison", a comedic role.
1995: Starred in Billy Madison
In 1995, Adam Sandler starred in Billy Madison, playing a grown man repeating grades 1-12.
1995: Fired from SNL
In 1995, Adam Sandler was fired from Saturday Night Live, along with Chris Farley.
1995: Departure from Saturday Night Live
In 1995, Adam Sandler's tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live concluded.
1996: Happy Gilmore Release
In 1996, Adam Sandler starred in "Happy Gilmore", a comedic role.
1996: Starred in Bulletproof and Happy Gilmore
In 1996, Adam Sandler starred in Bulletproof and Happy Gilmore.
1998: Starred in The Wedding Singer and The Waterboy
In 1998, Adam Sandler starred in The Wedding Singer with Drew Barrymore and The Waterboy.
1998: The Waterboy and The Wedding Singer Release
In 1998, Adam Sandler starred in both "The Waterboy" and "The Wedding Singer", both comedic roles.
1999: "The Peeper" Flash Cartoon Launch
In 1999, "The Peeper" was made into a flash cartoon and launched over Labor Day weekend as promotion. It was watched by over 1 million users during that period.
1999: Big Daddy Release
In 1999, Adam Sandler starred in "Big Daddy", a comedic role.
1999: Big Daddy Release and Production Company Formed
In 1999, Adam Sandler starred in the movie "Big Daddy", and he also formed his film production company, Happy Madison Productions.
2000: Magnolia Release
In 2000, Paul Thomas Anderson's movie "Magnolia" was released, Sandler became intimidated to work with Anderson upon viewing it.
2002: Punch-Drunk Love Release
In 2002, Adam Sandler starred in "Punch-Drunk Love", which garnered him positive reviews and a Golden Globe nomination.
2002: Mr. Deeds and Punch-Drunk Love Release
In 2002, Adam Sandler starred in both "Mr. Deeds", a comedic role, and "Punch-Drunk Love", a more dramatic role.
2003: Marriage to Jackie Titone
In 2003, Adam Sandler married Jacqueline "Jackie" Titone, who converted to Judaism.
2003: Anger Management Release
In 2003, Adam Sandler starred in "Anger Management".
2004: Performance at Republican National Convention
In 2004, Adam Sandler performed at the Republican National Convention.
2004: 50 First Dates Release
In 2004, Adam Sandler starred in "50 First Dates", a comedic role.
2005: The Longest Yard Release
In 2005, Adam Sandler starred in "The Longest Yard", a comedic role.
May 2006: Birth of daughter Sadie
In May 2006, Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie welcomed their daughter Sadie.
2006: Click Release
In 2006, Adam Sandler starred in "Click", a comedic role.
2007: $1 Million Donation
In 2007, Adam Sandler donated $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Manchester, New Hampshire.
2007: I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry Release
In 2007, Adam Sandler starred alongside Kevin James in "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry".
2007: Reign Over Me Release
In 2007, Adam Sandler starred in "Reign Over Me", a drama about a man who lost his family in the September 11 attacks.
November 2008: Birth of daughter Sunny
In November 2008, Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie welcomed their daughter Sunny.
2008: Donation to Rudy Giuliani's Presidential Campaign
In 2008, Adam Sandler donated $2,100 to Rudy Giuliani's 2008 presidential campaign.
2008: Starred in You Don't Mess with the Zohan and Bedtime Stories
In 2008, Adam Sandler starred in "You Don't Mess with the Zohan", which he also co-wrote, and "Bedtime Stories", his first family film.
July 31, 2009: Funny People Release
On July 31, 2009, Adam Sandler starred in Judd Apatow's "Funny People", a comedy drama.
2009: Contribution to Warner Brothers Anniversary Celebration
In 2009, Adam Sandler contributed a cover of Neil Young's "Like a Hurricane" to 'Covered, A Revolution in Sound' for Warner Brothers' 50th Anniversary. He performed the song on the David Letterman Show.
June 2010: Invited to Join Academy
In June 2010, Adam Sandler was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
2010: Grown Ups Release
In 2010, Adam Sandler appeared in "Grown Ups", alongside several other comedic actors.
2010: Pixels Short Film
In 2010, the french short film Pixels was released. Sandler then based his film on this short film in 2015.
July 8, 2011: Zookeeper Release
On July 8, 2011, Adam Sandler voiced a capuchin monkey in Kevin James's "Zookeeper".
2011: Just Go with It Release
In 2011, Adam Sandler starred in "Just Go with It", a comedic role.
2012: That's My Boy Release
In 2012, Adam Sandler starred in "That's My Boy".
2012: Hotel Transylvania Release
In 2012, Adam Sandler voiced Dracula in the first "Hotel Transylvania" film.
2013: Guest Starred in Jessie
In 2013, Adam Sandler guest-starred as himself in the Disney Channel Original Series "Jessie".
2013: Grown Ups 2 Release
In 2013, Adam Sandler starred in "Grown Ups 2", a comedic role.
May 23, 2014: Blended Release
On May 23, 2014, Adam Sandler reunited with Drew Barrymore for a third time in the film "Blended", filmed in South Africa.
October 2014: Netflix Movie Deal Announced
In October 2014, Netflix announced a four-movie deal with Adam Sandler and Happy Madison Productions.
2014: Blended Release
In 2014, Adam Sandler starred in "Blended", a comedic role.
2015: Pixels Release
In 2015, Adam Sandler released his last theatrical film, "Pixels", before transitioning into a distribution deal with Netflix.
January 6, 2016: The Ridiculous 6 Viewership Record
On January 6, 2016, Netflix announced that "The Ridiculous 6" had been viewed more times in 30 days than any other movie in Netflix history, despite negative reviews.
2017: The Meyerowitz Stories Release
In 2017, Adam Sandler starred in "The Meyerowitz Stories", a dramatic role.
2017: Starred in Sandy Wexler and The Meyerowitz Stories
In 2017, Adam Sandler starred in the Netflix film "Sandy Wexler" and the family drama "The Meyerowitz Stories", receiving favorable reviews for the latter.
2017: Spaceman of Bohemia Release
In 2017, the science fiction novel Spaceman of Bohemia was released, which was later adapted into a film, Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler in 2024.
2018: Starred in The Week Of and Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh
In 2018, Adam Sandler starred in the Netflix film "The Week Of" and released his first stand-up special in over two decades, "Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh".
2018: Hotel Transylvania 3 Release
In 2018, Adam Sandler voiced Dracula in the third "Hotel Transylvania" film.
May 4, 2019: Hosted Saturday Night Live
On May 4, 2019, Adam Sandler hosted Saturday Night Live, paying tribute to Chris Farley.
June 2019: Murder Mystery Release
In June 2019, Adam Sandler reunited with Jennifer Aniston in the Netflix film "Murder Mystery", which broke viewership records.
December 2019: Uncut Gems Release
In December 2019, Adam Sandler starred in "Uncut Gems", receiving critical acclaim and winning the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead.
2019: Returns to Host Saturday Night Live
In 2019, Adam Sandler returned to Saturday Night Live as a host, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his appearance.
2019: SNL Hosting Return
In 2019, Adam Sandler returned to host Saturday Night Live, incorporating his firing into his monologue.
2019: Murder Mystery and Uncut Gems Release
In 2019, Adam Sandler starred in both "Murder Mystery", a comedic role, and "Uncut Gems", a dramatic role.
January 2020: New Netflix Deal Announced
In January 2020, Netflix announced a new four-movie deal with Happy Madison Productions worth up to $275 million.
2020: Hubie Halloween Dedicated to Cameron Boyce
Adam Sandler's 2020 film, "Hubie Halloween", was dedicated to the memory of Cameron Boyce, with whom he had worked on previous films.
2020: Net Worth and Netflix Deal
In 2020, Adam Sandler had an estimated net worth of $420 million and signed a new four-movie deal with Netflix worth over $250 million.
2020: Hubie Halloween Release
In 2020, Adam Sandler starred in "Hubie Halloween", a comedic role.
2021: Named Fashion Icon
In 2021, Adam Sandler was named a fashion icon by Vogue for popularizing the "grocery-run look," characterized by oversized clothing and Nike sneakers. The style has been dubbed "Adam Sandler style".
2022: Hustle Release
In 2022, Adam Sandler produced and starred in the sports drama film "Hustle", which received critical acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Sandler.
March 19, 2023: Awarded Mark Twain Prize
On March 19, 2023, Adam Sandler was awarded the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
2023: Forbes' Highest Paid Actor
According to Forbes, in 2023 Adam Sandler was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, earning $73 million.
2023: Murder Mystery 2 Release
In 2023, Adam Sandler starred in the sequel to Murder Mystery, Murder Mystery 2.
2023: Mark Twain Prize Awarded
In 2023, Adam Sandler was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, recognizing his significant contributions to comedy.
March 2024: People's Choice Icon Award
In March 2024, Adam Sandler was named the People's Choice Icon at the 49th People's Choice Awards.
2024: Adam Sandler: Love You and Spaceman Release
In 2024, Adam Sandler released his second Netflix stand-up comedy special, "Adam Sandler: Love You", and starred in the science fiction drama film "Spaceman".
