Adam Sandler is a talented actor who is particularly successful in comedic roles. “Monsters on vacation”, “Pretend to be my wife”, “Chuck and Larry: Firefighting wedding”, “50 first kisses”, “Big dad” - you can list famous films with his participation for a long time. What is the story of an American movie star?
Adam Sandler: family, childhood
The master of comedy roles was born in New York, it happened in September 1966. Adam Sandler was born in a family far from the world of cinema and theater. His father worked as an electrical engineer, and his mother taught at school. Adam's parents are descendants of Jewish emigrants from Russia; he himself speaks Hebrew fluently. The first years of the boy’s life passed in Brooklyn, then the family moved to Manchester.
As a child, Adam realized that he liked to make people laugh. At first, the owner of an extraordinary sense of humor entertained parents, then classmates and teachers. Sandler's jokes were never repeated; improvisation was easy for him. However, thoughts about the career of a comedian then did not even occur to him.
Choice of profession
It’s hard to say if Adam Sandler would have become a star if his brother had not once convinced him to take part in a comedy competition. It was then that the future actor realized that he likes to speak in front of a large audience.
Adam continued to develop his comedian talent during his studies at New York University. The student regularly performed in clubs and campuses, he had the first fans. Sandler received his diploma in 1991.
First roles
It follows from the biography of Adam Sandler that he first hit the set in 1989. The young man made his debut in the comedy "All Overboard." Surprisingly, his first role was the main one. Adam convincingly played a merry fellow named Shecky, who in his dreams sees himself as a famous pop comedian. The hero tries to joke everywhere, including in inappropriate situations. One day he decides to board an ocean liner where the Miss Universe contest is to take place. From this moment all the fun begins. Unfortunately, the film did not have much success with the audience, but the beginning was laid.
Actively act in films Adam began after graduation. At first, the aspiring actor appeared in the comedies Clown Shakes and Eggheads. One of the key roles went to him in the humorous film "Empty-headed", released in 1994. His character was Pip - a heavy metalhead, a member of the Lone Rangers team. The story begins with an attempt by Pip and his friends to attract the attention of the masses to their own creativity. For the sake of this, they capture the local radio station, using water guns and toy machines as weapons.
From obscurity to fame
Adam Sandler is not one of the actors who woke up famous due to some role. The number of his fans increased with the release of each new film with his participation. He played a key role in the comedy "Billy Madison." His character in this picture was an over-aged boob, who, for the sake of reconciliation with his father, was forced to re-study at school. He cannot refuse, since dad threatens to rob him of his multimillion-dollar inheritance.
In 1996, Adam Sandler's filmography was replenished with the sports comedy Lucky Gilmore. The actor’s hero loves hockey since childhood, but does not have the abilities that would allow him to succeed in the game of “real men”. But he suddenly showed a talent for golf. A professional coach, who has a hard time with him, takes on a beginner.
In the crime comedy "Bulletproof", Sandler's character was Archie Moses. The actor brilliantly played a petty fraudster, who was suddenly involved in a large-scale operation conducted by the drug lord. In the comedy melodrama "The Singer at the Wedding" Adam embodied the image of the orchestra lead singer Robbie Hart. The hero falls in love with a charming waitress who is preparing to marry another man.
Late 90s
In the late 90s, the filmography of Adam Sandler replenished with several more paintings. Even if a talented actor played a small but vivid role in the comedy Dirty Work.
The image of the key character Adam embodied in the comedy “Sissy Mama”. His character is Bobby, a great-old dunce, who by the age of 30 had not learned to live his own mind. The guy exactly follows the instructions of his mother, who decides everything for him. The guy works as a waterman until the coach of the football team does not pay attention to how fast he runs. Once in the team, the loser Bobby in front of everyone turns into a real star. Unfortunately, his mother is not ready to come to terms with this.
A key role in the comedy drama Big Dad is another achievement by actor Adam Sandler. In this picture, he embodied the image of a guy named Sunny, who by the age of 30 had not yet matured. By fate, the hero is forced to become a father for a little boy. It is interesting that it was thanks to this comedy that the actor was recognized and loved in our country. At the box office, the film raised over $ 200 million.
New century
In the new century, Adam Sandler continued to actively act in films. He created an atypical image for himself in the melodrama Love Knocking Down. The actor embodied the image of a loser, whose life changes due to meeting with an amazing girl.
Further, the pictures with Sandler, which are listed below, were presented to the audience court. Most of these films belong to the comedy genre, but there are exceptions. For example, the drama "Deserted City" tells about the notorious events that occurred on September 11. In this film, Adam embodied the image of a man who, as a result of a terrorist attack, lost his entire family.
- "Millionaire involuntarily."
- Eight Crazy Nights.
- "Chick".
- "Anger Management."
- "Poly Shore is dead."
- "50 first kisses."
- "Spanish English."
- "All or nothing".
- "The man on call 2".
- "The empty city."
- "Chuck and Larry: Firefighting Wedding."
- "Bedtime Stories."
- "Classmates."
- "Pretend my wife".
- "Monsters on vacation".
- "Men, women and children."
- "Five leaders."
- "Shoemaker".
- Pixels
- The ridiculous six.
In the spotlight
The episode master - this is definitely not related to the hero of the article. He prefers to create images of key characters. A list of films starring Adam Sandler is provided below.
- "All overboard."
- "Empty-headed".
- "Billy Madison."
- "Lucky Gilmore."
- "Bulletproof".
- "Singer at the wedding."
- "Mama's little son."
- "Big Daddy".
- "Nikki, the Devil Jr."
- "Love knocking down."
- "Millionaire involuntarily."
- Eight Crazy Nights.
- "Anger Management."
- "Spanish English."
- "50 first kisses."
- "Click: With the remote control for life."
- "The empty city."
- "Chuck and Larry: Firefighting Wedding."
- "Bedtime Stories."
- "Funny people."
- "Classmates."
- "Pretend my wife".
- "Men, women and children."
- "Shoemaker".
- Pixels
What else to see
New items featuring Adam also deserve the attention of his fans. In 2017, Sandy Wexler's comedy was presented to the audience court, in which he embodied the image of a key character. Sandler's Hero is a manager who works with a group of eccentric artists. His wards are not able to make a name for themselves in the world of show business. Wexler is working hard to make his team famous.
In the same year, the comedy drama "Stories of the Mairovitz Family" was released. In this film, the actor also played a major role. His character is the eldest son of the once famous and very grumpy sculptor, an unlucky songwriter.
In 2018, at least three paintings are expected in which Sandler will play. For example, the image of one of the key characters Adam embodies in the comedy "Week Before ...". The film tells the story of two fathers whose children plan to play a wedding. Future relatives are forced to join forces in order to prepare for the upcoming celebration.
Love family
Of course, fans want to know not only about the creative achievements of their idol. What happens in the personal life of Adam Sandler? While working on the comedy Big Dad, he met actress and model Jackie Titone. He met this woman for about seven years. The actor made an offer to his beloved only when she agreed to accept Judaism. They celebrated their wedding in 2003.
In May 2006, a daughter was born in the family of Adam Sandler and Jackie Titone . Happy parents named the girl Sadie Madison. In November 2008, the wife gave the actor another daughter, she was given the name Sunny Madeline. Adam is an exemplary husband and father. Employment on the set does not prevent the actor from paying enough attention to his wife and daughters. Sandler spends almost all of his free time with his family.
Adam is a big lover of animals, especially dogs. His first four-legged friend was an English bulldog nicknamed Mitball ("meatball"). The death of a dog from a heart attack in 2004 was a real tragedy for Sandler. After marrying Jackie, the actor acquired another dog, preferring the same breed. He called his pet Matsbol ("ball of matzo").
Awards
What else can you say about the comedic master? Adam Sandler awards deserve attention. Over the years, the talented actor has repeatedly become the nominee and winner of the MTV Channel Award. He was first nominated in 1995 in the category "Best Comedy Role". Adam earned the last nomination for this award in 2011, his role in the film “Pretend My Wife” was so highly noted.
It is impossible not to mention that Sandler is a multiple winner of the award, which can hardly be called honorable. It's about the Golden Raspberry Award, which marks the worst acting work. For the first time, Adam was honored to be nominated back in 1997 for his role in the film Bulletproof. He won the “award” for the first time in 1999. Sandler, who embodied the image of a key character in the comedy Big Dad, won the worst male role. Of course, the actor himself refers to this with humor.