Adam Sandler
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Adam Sandler is one of the most famous comedy actors in the business. His early career had him releasing comedy albums and having a short role on the Cosby Show. Sandler turned into a much bigger star after he became a cast member on Saturday Night Live and was known especially for his musical comedy. Since then Sandler has been in dozens of movies, from comedy to even serious drama.
Comedy Films
These are some of Adam Sandler's most popular comedies:
* '''Billy Madison (1995)''': AdamSandler plays Billy Madison, son of a hotel mogul who has to prove to his dad he is responsible and smart enough to run the hotel. He finds out his dad bribed all his teachers to give him good grades, so he's given 24 weeks to pass elementary school, jr. high and high school.
* '''Happy Gilmore (1996)''': Happy Gilmore is a hockey player who has an incredibly slapshot but a temper that no team wants to deal with. His grandmother falls into debt, so he decides to use his skill on the golf course to hustle money.
* '''The Wedding Singer (1998)''': Sandler plays a wedding singer whose fiance leaves him at the altar, so he takes out his despair through his bitter performance, all the while falling in love with a waitress.
* '''Big Daddy (1999)''': One of Sonny Koufax's best friends has had an illegitimate kid who shows up at Sonny's doorstep one morning, forcing him to learn how to be a parent.
* '''Mr. Deeds (2002)''': A remake of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Sandler plays the unknowing heir to a multi-million dollar corporation who gets the company after his father dies.
A More Serious Side
* '''PunchDrunk Love is a strong departure from the roles he played before, and recieved a Golden Globe nod for the movie.
* '''Spanglish (2004)''': A dramatic comedy revolving around a daughter of a mexican housekeeper, who works for Sandler's rich family, moving in and helping break boundaries.
* '''Reign Over Me (2007)''': Based on a true story of two friends who reconnect after the events of 9/11, played by Sandler and Don Cheadle.
* '''Funny People (2009)''': Sandler stars as a successful but self-absorbed comedian/actor, who finds out he is dying from cancer and wants to make the best of whats left of his life.
Top Sellers
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