A biography of the actor-comedian who emerged from "Saturday Night Live" to become a movie superstar in such films as "Billy Madison," "Happy Gilmore," and "The Waterboy."

From the comedy clubs of New York to his big break on "Saturday Night Live" to block-buster films like "Big Daddy" and "Little Nicky" Adam Sandler has left America howling in their seats and peeing in their pants. Sandler has emerged as the decade's most unstoppable comedic-and the ladies love him! But how many people know the story behind this lovable comedic prodigy's ascent to fame? Bill Crawford takes you back to Sandler's childhood in a small New Hampshire Town, where his stand-up routines were always hits with his classmates but not necessarily the teachers! When Adam left his small town to take on the big city at New York University, it wasn't always easy, Sandler performed as a street musician crooning Springsteen songs to commuters, but he was destined to succeed. From his long friendship with then college classmate Tim Herlihy, who went on to co-write all Sandler's movies, to being discovered by Dennis Miller and eventually becoming America's funnyman, Bill Crawford looks behind the headlines and tabloid tales to shed new light on this decade's comedic darling.

Celebrates the life and work of the actor and comedian, from his childhood years in Brooklyn to his success on "Saturday Night Live".

Adam Sandler is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, and musician. He was born on September 9, 1966, in New York City and grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire. Sandler first gained popularity as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995 and later, as a star of various Hollywood comedies from the late 1990s to the present. He is known for his humorous characters and his ability to tackle difficult comedic roles. Throughout his career, Sandler has written, produced, and starred in many popular films such as Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy and Punch-Drunk Love. In addition to his film career, Sandler has also released several comedy albums, which have enjoyed commercial success. He began his significant film career with Billy Madison and later with Happy Gilmore. Soon after, he continued to star in hit comedy films like The Waterboy and Little Nicky. Sandler also appeared in romantic comedies such as 50 First Dates and The Wedding Singer. Despite receiving criticism for his recent movies, Sandler has stayed relevant in today’s entertainment industry as he continues to produce and perform in comedy films.

A biography of the actor-comedian who emerged from "Saturday Night Live" to become a movie superstar in such films as "The wedding singer," "Happy Gilmore," and "The waterboy."

Recounts the life and career of the comic actor best noted for his roles in such films as "The Waterboy," "The Wedding Singer," and "Big Daddy"

Meet actor and comedian Adam Sandler! In this engaging title, readers will learn about Sandler's childhood in New Hampshire and his career as a comedian. Sandler's acting career is covered, from his early work on Saturday Night Live to his smash-hit movies such as Billy Madison, The Wedding Singer, and Happy Gilmore. Sandler's evolution into movie producer with Happy Madison Productions is included, as is his charitable work with Boys and Girls Clubs and Toys for Tots. Table of contents, map, "Did You Know" fact boxes, a "Snapshot" graphic with vital information, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.