Trivia
Here you can read all sort of trivia about Adam Sandler. This list will of course continue to grow in the upcoming years.
Adam belonged to the drama club throughout all four years of Manchester Central High.
Adam graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1991. During Adam’s time there, he was a Resident Advisor in Brittany Hall. His dorm roommate was named Tim Herlihy.
Adam grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire. He attended Webster Elementary School.
Adam had his first girlfriend in the sixth grade, but sadly, he was dumped one night during dinner.
Graduated from New York University (1991).
Grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire.
In college, several of Adam’s acting teachers wrote negative evaluations citing that his inattention gave them the great doubts he would ever succeed as an actor.
In spite of being the class clown, Adam did well in school.
When Adam was 12 years old, he sang the popular song, “You’re Sixteen” at his sister’s wedding.
When Adam was growing up, one of his more popular jokes was popping out his dental retainer.
While Adam’s father encouraged his sense of humor, his mother helped establish his lifelong interest in music.
Children: (with Jackie Sandler) Sadie Madison Sandler (b. May 6, 2006 in Los Angeles, California) and Sunny Madeline Sandler (b. November 2, 2008).
Is a major Yankee fan, refers to the team in some of his films especially - Anger Management (2003). He has also been known to have gone to games when the Yankees are playing.
Announced engagement to longtime girlfriend, model/actress Jackie Sandler. [June 2002]
Adam wore an Armani tux in his June 2003 wedding to Jackie Sandler.
Attended WWE’s Wrestlemania 21 at April 2005.
He and his wife, Jackie Sandler, became the parents of a baby Sadie Madison, on May 6, 2006 in Los Angeles.
Father was an electrician. His brother is an attorney. One sister is a dentist; the other sister is a waitress.
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 yarmulka on his head. [January 27 2004].
His favorite cartoon character is Spongebob Squarepants.
Is a 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/I), mind-wrestling and ‘Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister’ - a.k.a. the WWF’s Zeus - in Little Nicky (2000), etc). Sandler even appeared on “WWF Smackdown!” (1999) to promote Little Nicky (2000). Kevin Nash, Bill Goldberg, ‘Stone Cold’ 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.
Started Happy Madison Productions, which is behind most of his films.
Was a Resident Advisor in Brittany Hall during his time at New York University.
According to Forbes, for each dollar he got paid, Adam Sandler’s movies averaged $9 of gross income. (December 2007)
Adam and his wife, Jackie, were married on June 22, 2003 at Dick Clark’s oceanfront Malibu estate. On May 6, 2006 they welcomed their first child, Sadie Madisonon Sadler.
Adam donated gifts to young cancer sufferers in his home state of New Hampshire in Christmas 2006.
Adam has 2 dogs. Their names are Matzoball and Meatball.
Adam is 5 foot 10 inches tall.
Adam is a fan of Van Halen and Styx. Sometimes there is a reference to them in his movies.
Adam is a very big professional wrestling fan. The Longest Yard has appearances by Goldberg, Kevin Nash, Dalip Singh (The Great Khali), and Stone Cold Steve Austin, all former professional wrestlers. He also showed his love of wrestling by attending WWE’s Wrestlemania 21 in April of 2005.
Adam is a Yankee fan.
Adam never prepares for his comedy acts. He always does them on the spot.
Adam once dated Alicia Silverstone.
Adam shares a birthday with Hugh Grant.
Adam spoke at Manchester Central High School’s 2003 Graduation. His nephew was one of the Valedictorians that year. This is the same school that Adam graduated from.
Adam would rather work with friends than with new people. He has worked with his friends on most of his movies.
Adam’s best friend is Rob Schneider. Rob has made appearances in many of Adam’s films such as The Waterboy, Big Daddy, Little Nicky, 8 Crazy Nights, and 50 First Dates. Adam has also made some appearances in Schneider’s films such as The Animal and The Hot Chick.
Adam’s father, Stan Sandler, passed away in late 2003.
Adam’s nickname is Sandman.
Adam’s production company is called Happy Madison. It is named after two of his films, Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison.
Admits that although he does relish his success in the movie industry, he is still consumed with insecurity, claiming his biggest hangup is his appearance.
Dresses up as a princess to read his daughters stories.
Even now he keeps a hoop nearby whenever he`s on-set.
Father was an electrician.
Had to step as host on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman after Letterman went home sick with a stomach virus. Sandler, who was originally scheduled to be the lead guest on the show, taped the show after rehearsing with writers and producers in the afternoon. He called in REIGN OVER ME co-star Don Cheadle to be the lead guest on the show. (March 20, 2007)
Helped brighten Christmas for a sister and brother who are struggling with cancer - by sending a Sony Corp. PlayStation 3 loaded with games, signed DVDs, jerseys and an autographed LONGEST YARD poster. (December 28, 2006)
His brother is an attorney.
His production shingle Happy Madison has signed on to produce a genre project, a thriller titled SHORTCUT. (June 2008)
His two-year-old daughter Sadie appears on a goat at the end of comedy YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN. (2008)
In 2007 Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $30 million.
Is good friends with comedians Chris Rock, Norm MacDonald, David Spade and Rob Schneider.
Joked he had sex with his male co-star Kevin James to prepare for their roles as pretend gay lovers in I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY. (April 26, 2007)
Moved to New Hampshire when he was 5.
Often casts Allen Covert, Blake Clark, Peter Dante, Jonathan Loughran, Steve Buscemi and former SNL players in his films such as Rob Schneider.
On May 21, 2008, Adam announced that he and his wife, Jackie, were expecting their second child due in November.
Other sister is a waitress.
Owns a White and Tan English Bulldog named Motzaball.
Performed at the RNC (Republican national conference) in 2004.
Ranked #24 on Premiere’s 2006 “Power 50″ list. Had ranked #24 in 2005 as well.
Ranked #35 in Premiere’s 2003 annual Power 100 List. Had ranked #43 the previous two years.
Resides in New York City and Los Angeles.
Sandler did not excel as a student. His interests lay elsewhere. He loved wrestling, and basketball - he played on Manchester Central High School`s junior varsity team..
Sent Mariah Carey a pink ”leaning board” to thank her for starring in his film YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN. (February 2008)
The same year, Adam`s parents took him to see Rodney Dangerfield live in Florida. Having pored over Dangerfield`s records, he`d memorised his lines, and repeated them along with him.
Was a Resident Advisor in Brittany Hall during his time at New York University.
Was parodied by Jimmy Fallon on “Saturday Night Live” (1975).
Welcomed new daughter Sunny Madeline into the world on November 2, 2008.
You love him or you hate him. Or you love him, THEN you hate him. Then you love him again. Like Jim Carrey, he SERIOUSLY divides opinion.
Adam was listed at #45 in Forbes magazine’s Celebrity 100 of 2007.
Adam’s 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 number 16 on the Billboard charts. All three of his previous comedy albums have gone platinum.
Adam’s 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 number 16 on the Billboard charts. All three of his previous comedy albums have gone platinum.
Adam’s first comedy album They’re All Gonna Laugh at You! was nominated for a Grammy and spent more than 100 weeks on Billboard’s charts.
In 1999 and 2000 Adam won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award. In 2000 he also won a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture Comedy Star.
Ranked the 10th on Forbes’ magazine Hollywood’s Highest Paid Actors list with $30 million (July 2008)
Sandler was voted Teen Choice Awards’ Choice Comedian of 2008.
Adam was considered for the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Adam worked with Cole and Dylan Sprouse in Big Daddy, and in Eight Crazy Nights.
Then there was the Toronto People`s Comedy Festival, when Sandler turned up for a 40-minute slot with 20 minutes of material. He died, it was said, “a Shakespearian death”.
Adam has starred alongside Drew Barrymore in two movies: The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates.
Adam is a writer, actor, producer, and musician. He often writes and produces his own movies.
Adam originally was set to produce a sitcom for NBC titled Leave Me Alone, but in the end he didn’t agree to the contract.
Adam performed at the Republican national conference in 2004
Adam was originally cast for a role in Very Bad Things.
Adam was originally set to star opposite Tom Cruise as the taxi driver Max, in Collateral but backed out to work on Spanglish.
Adam was the executive soundtrack producer for The Wedding Singer. He also had the lead role playing heartbroken Robbie Hart.
Before he became and actor, Adam was a nightclub comedian.
Eight Crazy Nights was Adam’s first cartoon movie. He played the voice of four main characters in this movie. He played Davey Stone, Eleanore Duvall, Whitey Duvall, and the Deer.
Has worked with director Frank Coraci three times: The Wedding Singer (1998), The Waterboy (1998) and Click (2006).
In 1988, he was hired as a repertory player for MTV’s TV-trivia game show “Remote Control” (1987).
Made appearance at the ‘Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism’ event in New York. (April 13, 2008)
Was considered for the role of “Willy Wonka” in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
