Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an
American actor,
comedian,
musician,
screenwriter and
film producer. He is the founder of
Happy Madison Productions, a film production company that also developed the television series
Rules of Engagement.
After becoming a
Saturday Night Live cast member, he went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that grossed over US$100 million at the box office.
["Adam Sandler." BoxOfficeMojo.com.] He is best known for his comedic roles, such as in the films
Billy Madison (1995),
Big Daddy (1999), and
Mr. Deeds (2002), though he has ventured into more dramatic territory.