Adam Sandlers' Cinematic Journey
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 7
Early Career: Before Fame
Before becoming a household name, Adam Sandler started as a stand-up comedian and gained early exposure on The Cosby Show (1987), where he had a small role as Smitty. He also performed on MTV’s Remote Control in the late 1980s.
Breakthrough: The SNL Years
Sandler joined Saturday Night Live in 1990 at age 24, where his musical comedy and offbeat characters made him one of the show’s standout performers. His time on SNL (1990–1995) set the stage for his film career.
🎬 Major Roles by Age
1995 (Age 28) - Billy Madison ⭐ 6.4/10
1996 (Age 29) - Happy Gilmore ⭐ 7.0/10
1998 (Age 31) - The Wedding Singer ⭐ 6.9/10
1998 (Age 32) - The Waterboy ⭐ 6.2/10
1999 (Age 32) - Big Daddy ⭐ 6.4/10
2000 (Age 34) - Little Nicky ⭐ 5.3/10
2002 (Age 36) - Punch-Drunk Love ⭐ 7.3/10
2002 (Age 36) - Mr. Deeds ⭐ 5.8/10
2003 (Age 37) - Anger Management ⭐ 6.3/10
2004 (Age 37) - 50 First Dates ⭐ 6.8/10
2005 (Age 38) - The Longest Yard ⭐ 6.4/10
2006 (Age 39) - Click ⭐ 6.4/10
2007 (Age 41) - I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry ⭐ 5.9/10
2008 (Age 41) - You Don’t Mess with the Zohan ⭐ 5.6/10
2010 (Age 43) - Grown Ups ⭐ 5.9/10
2011 (Age 45) - Jack and Jill ⭐ 3.4/10
2013 (Age 46) - Grown Ups 2 ⭐ 5.4/10
2019 (Age 52) - Murder Mystery ⭐ 6.0/10
2019 (Age 53) - Uncut Gems ⭐ 7.4/10
2022 (Age 55) - Hustle ⭐ 7.3/10
2023 (Age 56) - You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah ⭐ 6.0/10
2023 (Age 56) - The Out-Laws (Producer + Cameo) ⭐ 5.5/10
2023 (Age 57) - Leo (Voice Role) ⭐ 7.0/10
2024 (Age 57) - Spaceman (Dramatic Role) ⭐ 5.8/10
2025 (Age 58) - Happy Gilmore 2 ⭐ 6.2/10
Later Career & Legacy
While Sandler is best known for his comedic roles, he has gained critical acclaim for his dramatic performances in films like Punch-Drunk Love and Uncut Gems. Despite mixed reviews for some of his comedies, he remains one of Hollywood’s most successful actors, with a dedicated fan base and a lucrative partnership with Netflix.
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