Adam Sandler Through the Years: How Old He Was in His Most Iconic Films

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: Age in Iconic Films

• Billy Madison – 1995 – Age 28

• Happy Gilmore – 1996 – Age 29

• The Wedding Singer – 1998 – Age 31

• The Waterboy – 1998 – Age 32

• Big Daddy – 1999 – Age 32

• Little Nicky – 2000 – Age 34

• Punch-Drunk Love – 2002 – Age 36

• Mr. Deeds – 2002 – Age 36

• Anger Management – 2003 – Age 37

• 50 First Dates – 2004 – Age 37

• The Longest Yard – 2005 – Age 38

• Click – 2006 – Age 39

• I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry – 2007 – Age 41

• You Don’t Mess with the Zohan – 2008 – Age 41

• Grown Ups – 2010 – Age 43

• Jack and Jill – 2011 – Age 45

• Grown Ups 2 – 2013 – Age 46

• Uncut Gems – 2019 – Age 53

• Hustle – 2022 – Age 55

Later Career & LegacyWhile 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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