Adam Sandler, an American actor and producer, was born on September 9, 1966 in the New York area of Brooklyn. Adam's father is Stanley Sandler, mother is Judy Sandler. In 1971, the family moved to the city of Manchester, New Hampshire. Adam received his primary education in one of the schools in Manchester, and then went to New York and entered the university, which he graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in 1991. During the period of college, Adam Sandler discovered the abilities of a comic artist. He began to develop his talents in every possible way, played skits in clubs and campuses, while on the move came up with a script in the style of stand-up. It is characteristic that the future comedian, the Hollywood star, did not seek to unite with other amateur actors of the university, he tried to act individually. However, this was not considered a manifestation of selfishness, Adam was a friendly and open person. But he wanted to create his own unique image.
Film-making
In 1989, as a student, Adam Sandler made his debut in cinema, immediately starring in the movie "All Overboard" directed by Valerie Breyman. The first film with Adam Sandler received favorable reviews. His character is the ambitious actor-comic Shekki Moskovitz, whose adventures the film tells about. The action takes place on an ocean cruise liner designed for the Miss Universe contest. American comedian Dennis Miller, impressed by Sandler's flamboyant humor, suggests that he move to Los Angeles and take part in several Hollywood projects. Adam Sandler's artistic career began to gain momentum.
Comedy Movies
1994 was the year when Adam Sandler films-comedy with his participation placed above all else. It was, so to speak, the peak of his personal creativity. He took part in the filming of the musical comedy directed by Michael Lehmann "The Pustuleshead", in which he played Pip, a rock musician, dreaming to move forward in the field of a rock and roll artist. Two other characters, Chez and Rex, were played by actors Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi. In the next film, a fantastic comedy titled "Eggheads," Sandler played the Carmine character. It was a secondary role, but the actor tried to take part in all the projects that somehow contributed to his progress. Adam played the main role already in 1995 in the film "Billy Madison", directed by Tamra Davis, under the scenario of Tim Herliha. Films with the actor (Adam Sandler at that time was already quite famous) began to gain increasing popularity.
Then the filmography of Adam was replenished with three more pictures:
- Comedy "Lucky Gilmore", directed by Dennis Dugan, in which the actor played the main role;
- Comedy thriller named "Bulletproof" staged by Ernest Dickerson (the role of Archie Moses);
- Film with Adam Sandler "The Singer at the Wedding" directed by Frank Korachi (lead role, Robbie Hart).
The last picture collected the most flattering reviews. The first two films were filmed at Universal Picturies, and the third in New Line Cinema pavilions.
First Prizes
Early films with Adam Sandler, whose list consists of only six titles, were not sensational, as the comedic genre is perceived by the American audience rather calmly, but critics unanimously noted Sandler's play as a life-affirming art. A special place in the work of the actor was taken by the film-melodrama "Love knocking down" directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, filmed in 2002. Adam played Barry Egan, suffering from profound psychological problems, including sexual ones. Barry's childhood passed in the company of his seven sisters, a constant female environment made the young Igan insecure, subject to various complexes. Fortunately, he eventually managed to meet his love. The film brought Adam Sandler two prestigious awards: "Golden Globe" in the nomination "Best Comedy Actor" and the MTV Movie Awards for "Best Kiss." Adam Sandler, whose best films were filmed in the ensuing period, tried to play not only comedic roles.
Animation film
In the same 2002 there were two more films with Adam Sandler: "Millionaire involuntarily" directed by Stephen Brill, in which Sandler played the main role. His character is a cook in a pizza parlor named Longfellow Didz, who inherited the multimillion fortune of his uncle. And "Eight crazy nights" - an animated film with Adam Sandler, in which the protagonist acts in the guise of an actor and speaks in his voice. In voice acting also took part the wife of Adam, Jackie Sandler.
Double nomination
The whole of 2009 passes for Alam Sandler under the sign of the tragicomedy "Prikolisty" directed by Judd Apatow. The work required a new approach, and the actor managed to cope with the task. For this picture, Sandler received a double nomination for the Teen Choice Award. And the next film with Adam Sandler, which was released next year, allowed the actor to meet with his longtime friends and shooting partners, Kevin James, Rob Schneider, David Spade and others. The film was called "Odnoklassniki" and told about a meeting of friends-classmates thirty years after graduation.
In 2011, Sandler starred in the comedy film "Pretend My Wife" by Dennis Dugan. Adam played this cunning Danny McCoby, who rubbed glasses to his familiar girls, in order to achieve their location. Sandler's partner on the set was the famous movie star Jennifer Aniston. The films with Adam Sandler, whose list is long enough, are mostly light comedies, but sometimes what happens on the screen makes you think.
Personal life
The personal life of Adam Sandler could become a story for the bestseller "How to find family happiness with your beloved wife." The actor married in 2003 to Jackie Titown, his longtime partner in numerous film projects. The newlyweds were married on the ocean coast, right under the open sky. Among the invited guests there were many Hollywood stars, friends of Adam and Jackie. In May 2006, the Sandler family had a daughter, Sadie Madison, and two and a half years later a second daughter, Sannie Madeleine, was born.