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 left for 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 out sketches 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 SandlerHe made his debut in the cinema, immediately playing a major role in the movie “Overboard” directed by Valerie Breiman. The first film with Adam Sandler received favorable reviews. His character is an ambitious comedian entertainer Shekki Moskovitz, whose adventures the film tells. The action takes place on the ocean cruise liner, designed for the competition "Miss Universe". American comedian Dennis Miller, being impressed by Sandler’s exuberant humor, invites him to move to Los Angeles and take part in several Hollywood projects. The artistic career of Adam Sandler began to gain momentum.
Comedy films
1994 was the year Adam Sandlerfilms comedy with his participation put above all. 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 "Empty Heads", in which he played Pip, a rock musician, who dreams of moving into the field of rock and roll. The other two characters, Chaz and Rex, were played by actors Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi. In the next film, a fantastic comedy called Eggheads, Sandler played the character of Carmin. It was a minor role, but the actor tried to take part in all projects that somehow contributed to his progress. Adam played the main role already in 1995 in the film "Billy Madison", directed by Tamr Davis, as directed by Tim Herlihy. Films with an actor (Adam Sandler at that time was already quite famous) began to gain more and more popularity.
Then Adam's filmography was replenished with three more films:
- the comedy "Lucky Gilmore," directed by Dennis Dugan, in which the actor played a major role;
- comedy fighter called "Bulletproof" staged by Ernest Dickerson (role of Archie Moses);
- film with Adam Sandler "The Singer at a Wedding," directed by Frank Korachi (lead role, Robbie Hart).
The last picture gathered the most flattering reviews. The first two films were shot at Universal Picturies, and the third in New Line Cinema pavilions.
First awards
Early Movies with Adam Sandler, a list of whichIt consists of only six titles, they were not sensational, since the comedy genre is perceived by the American audience quite calmly, but critics unanimously noted Sandler’s play as a life-affirming art. A special place in the work of the actor took the film-melodrama "Love, knocking down," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, filmed in 2002. Adam played Barry Egan, suffering from deep psychological problems, including those of a sexual nature. Barry's childhood passed in the society of his seven sisters, the constant female environment made the young Egan insecure in himself, prone to various complexes. Fortunately, he managed to finally meet his love. The film brought Adam Sandler two prestigious awards: Golden Globe in the nomination for Best Comedy Actor and the MTV Movie Awards for Best Kiss. Adam Sandler, whose best films were shot in the subsequent period, tried to play not only comedic roles.
Film animation
In the same 2002, two more films with the participation ofAdam Sandler: "Millionaire Unwillingly" directed by Steven Brill, in which Sandler played a major role. His character is a chef at a pizzeria named Longfellow Didz, who inherited his uncle's multi-million dollar fortune. And "Eight Crazy Nights" is an animated film with Adam Sandler, in which the main character speaks in the guise of an actor and speaks in his voice. Adam's wife, Jackie Sandler, also took part in the dubbing.
Double nomination
The whole of 2009 passes for Alam Sandler underfamiliar tragicomedy "Funny People" staged by director Judd Apatow. The work required a new approach, and the actor was able to cope with the task. For this picture Sandler received a double nomination for the award Teen Choice Award. And the next film with Adam Sandler, which came out next year, allowed the actor to meet with his longtime friends and filmmakers, Kevin James, Rob Schneider, David Spade and others. The film was called "Classmates" and told about the meeting of friends-classmates thirty years after graduation.
In 2011, Sandler starred in a comedy film"Pretend to be my wife" by Dennis Dugan. Adam played a kind of cunning Danny Maccoby, who rubbed his glasses to his familiar girls, in order to achieve their location. Sandler's partner on the set was famous movie star Jennifer Aniston. The films with Adam Sandler, the list of which is quite long, are mostly light comedies, but sometimes what is happening on the screen makes you wonder.
Personal life
Adam Sandler's personal life could bestoryline for bestseller "How to find family happiness with his beloved wife." The actor married in 2003 to Jackie Titone, his longtime partner in numerous film projects.
Свадьбу молодожены устроили на океанском the coast, right under the open sky. Among the invited guests were many Hollywood stars, friends of Adam and Jackie. In May 2006, Sadie Madison had a daughter in the Sandler family, and two and a half years later, the second daughter, Sunny Madeline, was born.
