Adam Sandler is an American actor, comedian, and producer whose films have grossed over $2 billion worldwide. Born September 9, 1966, he is 60 years old. He has been married to Jackie Sandler since 2003, and his net worth is estimated at around $440 million, making him one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Adam Richard Sandler |
| Date of Birth | September 9, 1966 |
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Producer |
| Wife | Jackie Sandler (née Titone; married 2003) |
| Children | 2 daughters (Sadie, Sunny) |
| Education | NYU Tisch School of the Arts |
| Production Company | Happy Madison Productions (founded 1999) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$440 million (estimate) |
Early Life
Adam Richard Sandler was born on September 9, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, to Stanley Sandler, an electrical engineer, and Judy Sandler, a nursery school teacher. The family moved to Manchester, New Hampshire, when he was six. He began doing stand-up comedy at 17 and graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
Career
Saturday Night Live (1990–1995)
Discovered by Dennis Miller, Sandler joined SNL as a writer in 1990 and became a featured performer, creating beloved characters before being let go by NBC in 1995. He returned to host in 2019, earning an Emmy nomination.
Comedy Films
Sandler became one of the biggest comedy stars of the 1990s and 2000s with Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), Big Daddy (1999), 50 First Dates (2004), and Grown Ups (2010).
Happy Madison and Netflix
He founded Happy Madison Productions in 1999. His multi-film deal with Netflix, first signed in 2014 and renewed several times, is reportedly worth over $250 million. Forbes named him the highest-paid actor of 2023 with $73 million earned.
Dramatic Roles
Sandler earned critical acclaim for dramatic turns in Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Uncut Gems (2019) — which won him an Independent Spirit Award — Hustle (2022), and Jay Kelly (2025), the last earning him a Golden Globe nomination. He received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2023.
Recent Work
Happy Gilmore 2 released on Netflix in 2025, featuring his daughters, and Grown Ups 3 has been confirmed for Netflix.
Wife and Family
Sandler met Jackie Titone on the set of Big Daddy (1999), where she had a small role. They married on June 22, 2003, in Malibu. Jackie frequently cameos in his films.
They have two daughters: Sadie (born May 2006) and Sunny (born November 2008), both of whom act in his films, including You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah and Happy Gilmore 2.
Net Worth
Sandler's net worth is estimated at approximately $440 million (Celebrity Net Worth), built on $20–25 million per-film salaries plus backend deals, his Netflix partnership, and Happy Madison productions. No confirmed figure exists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Adam Sandler's wife?
Jackie Sandler (née Titone), a former model and actress. They married on June 22, 2003.
How old is Adam Sandler?
Born September 9, 1966, he is 60 years old.
What is Adam Sandler's net worth?
Estimated at around $440 million.
What is Adam Sandler's most recent movie?
Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix, 2025) and Jay Kelly (2025), the latter earning him a Golden Globe nomination.
How many children does Adam Sandler have?
Two daughters: Sadie (born 2006) and Sunny (born 2008).