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Adam Sandler Introduction
Adam Sandler is an American actor, comedian, producer, director, and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. His net worth is $420 million. He is well known for his films namely ‘The Wedding Singer’ and ‘Punch-Drunk Love.’ He is also famous for his comedy and has received acclaim for his dramatic work. He shot to national fame when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. At different points of his life, he remained the top paid entertainer across the world. He is without a doubt one of the richest actors in the world.
Net Worth : $420 million
Celebrity Name : Adam Sander
Real Name : Adam Richard Sandler
Gender : Male
Date of Birth : 9th September, 1966
Place of Birth : New York, United States
Height : 1.77 m
Sexual Orientation : Straight
Weight : 86 kg
Marital Status : Married (Spouse : Jacqueline Titone since 2003)
Source of Wealth : Film, Musician, Screenwriter, Television producer, Actor, Songwriter
Salary : $20 million per movie
Adam Sandler Net Worth and Salary
Adam Sandler has a net worth of $450 million as of April 2010. In 2014, his production house had a deal with Netflix for making four movies valued at $250 million. Adam earned around $50 million in 2017, $40 million in 2018, and $60 million in 2019.
Adam has collected his net worth through acting in movies and producing movies. His fame made him able to demand mind-bogglingly hefty paychecks. He is considered as one of the top bankable movie stars in Hollywood. Since he left Saturday Night Live, he starred in about 50 major studio releases, which is remarkable and commendable.
Notable Paychecks
His notable paychecks include $2.5 million for Bullet Proof and $1.7 million for Billy Madison. He earned around $8 million in 1999 for Big Daddy as well, which was a massive hit and earned $230 million off the budget of $36 million. On the back of this immense success, Adam signed a big deal with Sony Pictures and earned $20 million per movie and 20-25% in profits out of the gross profit of each film.
Adam Sandler Early Life
Adam Sandler was born to Judith and Stanley on 9th September 1966. His father was an electrical engineer and his mother was a nursery teacher. When he was six years old, his family moved to Manchester where he went to Manchester Central High School. He remained an active member of the Jewish Youth Group which was named BBYO. Afterward he attended Tisch School of Arts from where he graduated in 1988. He had started acting before the completion of his graduation.
Personal Life
His personal life is simple. There has never been any news about his dating a woman other than his current wife Jacqueline Titone. She is a model and an actress and has made appearances in the movies Adam produced. Also, she converted to Judaism after their marriage. The couple has two daughters.
Career Highlights
Before completion of his graduation, Adam had started acting. He appeared in a game show titled ‘Remote Control’ and another show named ‘The Cosby Show.’ After he had graduated, he got some meaty roles in different movies such as ‘Going Overboard.’ He also tried his luck as a standup comedian and did some acts. During a standup comedy act, Dennis Miller noticed his skills. Dennis was so happy with his act that he recommended his name to the executive producer of Saturday Night Live show. This is what is considered a turning point in his life, and he was hired as a writer in 1990, but he was much more than that. The lady luck once again became kind and he secured a role in the same show.
He tried his luck in movies such as Billy Madison, Coneheads, Airheads, and more. In 1995, he was fired from the show which became another turning point in his life. From then on, he decided to be a full-time movie actor. He played roles in classic comedy movies which earned him a name in the entertainment industry. He gave the industry some big hits such as Happy Gilmore, 50 First dates, Grown Ups, The Waterboy, Big Daddy and That’s My Boy.
Many of his movies also receive lots of negative reviews from critics but people loved his performances, and that’s what made him popular. Once he is on the stage or screen, his talent is remarkable. Sandler’s career took a dramatic turn in 2004 when he played a lead role in the dramatic comedy Spanglish. The role he played was of a husband who was facing troubles with his wife and was also struggling to develop a relationship with the housekeeper. His role in ‘Bedtime Stories’ won his fame.
Real Estate
Adam and his family own several lavish houses across the country. His primary residence, for many years, had been a $13 million mansion in Los Angeles. He bought the mansion from Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. In 2001, he bought a $3.1 million beachfront house in Malibu, California. His other properties include homes in Long Island, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New York City, and Manchester.
Awards and Achievements
Adam’s work in movies has earned him lots of respect and multiple awards. He has been nominated for over 100 times for his comedy and drama movies, and he has won over 40 awards. Some notable awards include MTV Movies Awards and Kids Choice Awards. Other awards to his credit are Best On-Screen Duo for 50 First Dates, Male Star of the Year, and Best Comedic Performance for The Waterboy.
A streak of interesting facts about Adam Sandler
Adam, over the years, did not write a joke. Jokes naturally come to him when he steps up the stage. He practices Judaism. He used to play football when he was an adult. He is a big wrestling fan. He used to be the best friend of Charlie Sheen. You may not believe but his dog was his best man while he married. He almost won the role of Willy Wonka in the famous movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Famous Quotations
“I’m not comfortable being around too many people. So most of the characters I play are people who don’t always feel comfortable beyond their small circle of friends,” Adam Sandler
“I bought my parents some stuff. That feels kind of good to be able to do that. I got them a place in Florida. I think I’m allowed to say that – I hope my dad doesn’t get mad at me. But I don’t spend money on myself. I don’t like myself enough yet. But the people I love, I like spending the cash on them,” Adam Sandler
