Sandler broke into film with small parts in such comedies as Shakes the Clown (1991); Coneheads (1993), which was based on an SNL sketch; and Mixed Nuts (1994). He established himself as a star with Billy Madison (1995), the first of a number of movies he cowrote; in it he played...
Adam Sandler, American comedian known for his portrayal of infantile but endearing characters. His popular films included Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), and Punch-Drunk Love (2002). Read more about Sandler’s life and ca