Adam Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1966. He studied at Manchester Central High School where he discovered his talent for comedy. After joining Saturday Night Live in 1990, Sandler became famous for starring in successful comedic films like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and Big Daddy. While known primarily for comedy, Sandler has also starred in well-received dramatic films such as Punch-Drunk Love and 50 First Dates. The author enjoys Sandler's films because he writes and stars in funny but family-friendly movies where good always triumphs over evil.