Adam Sandler is an American actor and comedian born in Brooklyn, New York. He became famous for his comedic roles on Saturday Night Live and in popular comedy films of the 1990s like Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore that grossed over $100 million. Sandler is known for playing funny but kind-hearted main characters in his films and has also starred in more dramatic roles. He continues to write, produce, and star in his own successful comedy films into the 2000s and 2010s.