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ActorBirth Name :
Adam Richard SandlerBirth Date :
September 09, 1966Birth Place :
Brooklyn, New York, USASpouse :
Jackie Titone (since 22-Jun-03)Claim to fame :
As Robbie Hart in "The Wedding Singer" (1998)
'Funny People' Goes to L.A. for World Premiere
July 21, 2009 02:07:01Universal Pictures has presented "Funny People" through a world premiere event held Monday, July 20, evening. Making use of the ArcLight Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, the studio rolled out red carpet in front of the theater to welcome Hollywood stars attending the upcoming drama comedy's special screening.
Among the cast ensemble spotted arriving for the premiere were four of the major actors, Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Eric Bana and Leslie Mann. While Leslie dressed to impress and Seth and Eric suited up, leading actor and executive producer Adam walked along the red carpet in casual attire, wearing white T-shirt topped with an unbuttoned baby blue shirt and a pair of jeans.
Red Band Trailer for Adam Sandler's 'Funny People'
July 09, 2009 11:07:55MySpace has debuted a new R-rated trailer for upcoming comedy "Funny People". Contrary to the previous trailers, this freshly-released trailer features a NSFW stand-up routine by Adam Sandler's George Simmons, more footage of Eric Bana's character and a better look at Aubrey Plaza's part.
The comedy movie centers on Simmons, a stand up comedian and movie star who finds out that he's been diagnosed with a terminal, in-operable disease. Dealing with the shocking revelation, he then decides to hire an aspiring stand-up comedian, Ira Wright. Before long, he forms a close bond with Wright and learns that his disease has gone into remission. But, an old flame reenters his life, forcing him to reevaluate what is important to him and what truly gives meaning to his life.
'Funny People' Promo: Clips of George Simmons' Work
June 18, 2009 11:06:15"Funny People" is inching closer to its theatrical release in July and with that in mind, Universal Pictures introduced George Simmons, the main character of this Judd Apatow's comedy played by Adam Sandler, through a number of faux movies' clips. Four in all, the clips are each taken from Simmons' feature films entitled "Sayonara Davey", "Dog's Best Friend", "Merman" and "Re-Do".
The "Sayonara Davey" clip features Simmons who stars as Davey, a man who works at his alma mater before accidentally being sent to Japan as a foreign exchange student, having a dinner with his Japanese host family. The nearly three minutes clip sees Davey teaching Mr. Ashito how to appreciate his wife more.
'Funny People' Brings Forth First Trailer
February 21, 2009 09:02:25The first full trailer of "Funny People" has made its debut via Moviefone and offered nearly four minutes long sneak peek into Judd Apatow's third directed movie. The trailer starts with a scene where Adam Sandler's George Simmons is doing one of his stand-up sketch, entertaining the audience with his sex jokes.
Giving out more to the film's plot, it then continues to show that when Ira Wright played by Seth Rogen comes to Simmons to praise him, Simmons quickly offers the aspiring stand-up comedian to work with him. Before long, Wright finds out that Simmons is dying and while Simmons is fighting his potentially deadly disease, he also deals with his lost love who has married another guy.
List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in Movie
January 08, 2009 11:01:46"The Dark Knight" has become the most successful winner at the 35th People's Choice Awards. On Wednesday, January 7, the Christopher Nolan-directed superhero movie collected the most kudos, bringing home more than three prizes, including Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie.
The sequel to "Batman Begins" also received an award for its two leading actors, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, for their on-screen match-up. Aside from the Favorite On-Screen Match-Up prize, Bale, who portrays the bat-costumed superhero Batman as well as his alter ego Bruce Wayne in the action movie, has also nabbed a Favorite Superhero title.
L.A. Premiere of Adam Sandler's 'Bedtime Stories'
December 20, 2008 01:12:15As its Christmas release date is lurking in the corner, "Bedtime Stories" gets a red carpet treatment in Hollywood. On Thursday, December 18, Walt Disney Pictures premiered this forthcoming family comedy at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, where the red carpet was highlighted with the attendance of two U.S. marines who collect toys for their "Toys for Tots" program.
While glamor was brought to the red carpet by most of the film's female stars, including Courteney Cox, Keri Russell, Teresa Palmer, Lucy Lawless, Kathryn Joosten and Aisha Tyler, the male cast ensemble, Adam Sandler, Guy Pearce and Russell Brand, came in with their own casual looks. Also in attendance were two of the film's young stars, Jonathan Morgan Heit and Laura Ann Kesling.
Adam Sandler and Wife Welcome Second Daughter
November 12, 2008 09:11:14A second baby girl has been born for Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie Titone. The infant, born Sunday, November 2, in California, is named Sunny Madeline.
Adam posted a brief confirmation about the arrival of his daughter on his official website Tuesday, November 11. "Jackie and Adam had a beautiful baby girl, Sunny Madeline on November 2," so he wrote, adding "Everyone is happy and healthy."
'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' Brings the Jungle to L.A. Premiere
October 27, 2008 10:10:32On Sunday, October 26, DreamWorks Pictures have thrown a unique Los Angeles premiere in the anticipation of "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" theatrical release. Holding the event at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, the studio installed green carpet in front of the theater and brought out some of its characters, Alex the lion and the penguins, to greet the in-coming celebrities.
Most of the voice-cast ensemble, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cedric the Entertainer, will.i.am and Andy Richter, were spotted at this eventful evening. They were joined by the film's original music composer Hans Zimmer as well as co-director Tom McGrath.
Meet Forbes' Best Paid Actors, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz
July 24, 2008 12:07:05When it comes to celebrity money makers, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz are the two bests according to Forbes magazine. Both movie stars top the publication's list of Hollywood's Best Paid Actors, besting their many other A-list fellow celebs.
On the male list of the ranking, based on salaries earned between June 1, 2007, through June 1, 2008, actor-comedian Smith seizes the No. 1 spot, raking in an estimated $80 million for his big-screen efforts. He's followed close behind at 2nd spot by movie hunk Johnny Depp, earning a reported $72 million this year, thanks to his "Pirates" films. Tied for third spot are funnymen Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy, with each of them earns $55 million over the past year.
Adam Sandler's Wife Pregnant with Child Number Two
May 23, 2008 09:05:26Has already had a two-year-old daughter, Adam Sandler is about to become a father for the second time. The comic actor told Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show" Wednesday, May 21 that his wife Jackie Titone is pregnant with their second child together.
"We're having another baby. (Jackie) is pregnant," so he said. Is nearly four months pregnant, Jackie according to Sandler is suffering big time with morning sickness. "She's very sick. She's going through a lot," he told Leno. "My wife gets it very bad, she vomits a lot - morning, afternoon, the whole deal."
Adam Sandler Broke His Ankle During Basketball Game
April 01, 2008 10:04:49A statement has been issued by the representative for Adam Sandler, confirming that the actor-comedian breaks his ankle. The star, best known for his comedic roles, "broke his ankle over the weekend while playing basketball - but still won the game," read the statement issued by Sandler's representative to The Associated Press.
No further details on where the unfortunate actually took place or Sandler's exact condition. It is, as well, not being mentioned on what basketball game it is.
'Knocked Up' Helmer Reteaming With Adam Sandler
March 10, 2008 02:03:27Judd Apatow, the director/writer/producer of the hit feature film starring Katherine Heigl "Knocked Up" has been reported to be signing Adam Sandler for his newest project. According to Variety, Apatow recruited the comical actor to star in his yet untitled comedy project "Untitled Judd Apatow/Adam Sandler Project".
Aside from tapping Sandler, the 40-year-old director has also cast in other familiar faces, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann. Further, he will once again tackle the new project that is going to be co-produced by Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment as the helmer as well as the sole writer. It is also mentioned that the filming is scheduled for late summer or early fall.
First Trailer of You Don't Mess With the Zohan Made Public
December 13, 2007 12:12:18The official first trailer of Adam Sandler's "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" has been released by Sony Pictures. In the beginning of the trailer, it can be seen that Adam Sandler's character is described as a great Mossad agent stating, "His training is lethal. His skills are legendary."
As what can be seen in the trailer, the comedy movie resolves around Sandler's character. He is an Israel Intelligence Agent who is forced to fake his death and move to New York City. In the city that never sleeps, he then changes his identity by becoming a hairstylist. The movie trailer suggested that in the beginning, nobody believes his new identity but he proves them wrong.
Bearded Adam Sandler in First You Don't Mess with the Zohan Still
November 30, 2007 03:11:20The first official production still from Columbia Pictures' "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" has arrived on the net, featuring none other than its leading star Adam Sandler.
As pictured on the above left, Sandler is captured with a beard while being on top of a moving car in the middle of a busy road. In the comedy, the funnyman plays a Mossad agent who fakes his death so he can move to New York and become a hairstylist.
Adam Sandler Looks for More Laughs
June 19, 2007 10:06:03
Seemingly goes undisturbed in maintaining his productiveness, Adam Sandler is plotted to highlight a new drama comedy written by bestselling author Mitch Albom which his Happy Madison shingle and Columbia Pictures has preemptively acquired.
Still not yet titled, the project is said to be a comedy with emotional elements set in the world of baseball. It therefore will be the feature writing debut of Albom, whose books like "Tuesdays with Morrie", "The Five People You Meet in Heaven", and "For One More Day" have all been turned into telepics.
Contenders Unveiled for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards
May 01, 2007 12:05:43
The coveted Golden Popcorn trophies once again set to be handed into the rightful ones as MTV has just revealed its list of nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards, which it will air live for the first time ever from Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3.
Picking up titles of various genres for the competition, the network surprisingly gives large portion attention to epic saga "300", granting the Zack Snyder-directed flick a total five nods, notably Best Movie and Best Performance for lead star Gerard Butler.
Adam Sandler Tells "Bedtime Stories"
April 04, 2007 11:04:51
Marching his feet back to Walt Disney Pictures after nine years, Adam Sandler has given positive sign to topline the company's family comedy "Bedtime Stories" as well as to produce the flick via his Happy Madison Productions.
Marking Sandler's first big screen project for Disney since 1998's "The Waterboy", the picture will find the funnyman play a harried architect whose life is turned upside down when the bedtime stories he reads for his niece and nephew to begin to come true.
Winners Named for Movie Slots of the 20th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
April 02, 2007 11:04:15
Back for the twentieth time this year, the Hollywood's messiest, most raucous award celebration Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards announced on March 31, 2007 the list of honorees for the film category based on personal picks of the TV network's viewers.
Deemed the Favorite Movie is "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" with dancing penguin romp "Happy Feet" being named the Favorite Animated Movie, the latter beating out tough contenders that included "Cars" and "Open Season."
Nominees Revealed for The 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards' Movie Slots
March 15, 2007 03:03:26
An award event in which winners are voted by the children who watch Nickelodeon cable channel, the Kids' Choice Awards has finally unveiled its lineup of nominees for film categories as it is held for the twentieth time this year.
Competing for the title of Favorite Male Movie Star are four well-known talents of Jack Black, Johnny Depp, Adam Sandler, and Will Smith while those like Halle Berry, Dakota Fanning, Keira Knightley, and Sarah Jessica Parker all scoring in the Female side.
Columbia Pictures to "Mess with the Zohan"
February 07, 2007 03:02:30
Set to add one more comedy flick in its pit, Columbia Pictures is reported to be in final negotiations to pick up the rights to "You Don't Mess with the Zohan", a spec script written by Judd Apatow, Robert Smigel, and Adam Sandler.
Originally set up at Revolution Studios, the picture concerns a Mossad agent who fakes his death so that he can anonymously move to New York and become a hair stylist. It is said that Smigel now is busy penning a rewrite.
Adam Sandler Recalls "The Day I Turned Uncool"
October 21, 2006 09:10:40
Scoring deal with Paramount Pictures, Adam Sandler has agreed to produce the company's new comedy project of "The Day I Turned Uncool: Confessions of a Reluctant Grown-Up" via his Happy Madison Productions with a possibility to take a starring role, Variety has learned.
Accompanying Sandler, his partners at Happy Madison Jack Giarraputo and Heather Parry will also seat as producers alongside Kevin Misher, who produced "The Interpreter" last year for Universal Pictures.
Sneak Preview on the Top 10 Box Office
June 26, 2006 01:06:13
Recent up-date for this week box office!
The top place is "Click"ed to Adam Sandler in his high-concept comedy. The movie smashes all bad reviews blocking on the way. Estimating the gross of $40 million only in the premiere week, the movie grabs the average of $10,669 in 3,749 theatres. The movie might be Sandler's fourth highest opening screenplay since "The Longest Yard", "Anger Management", and "Big Daddy".
Sandler's New Cast, A Married Gay-Pretender
June 16, 2006 03:06:26
A challenging cast for Smitty in the late 80s TV series, The Cosby Show, Adam Sandler is waiting straight ahead. This time, the cast for "Happy Gilmore" star is to pretend to be a gay firefighter married to his couple, played by "Hitch" star, Kevin James, in order to meet the Fire Department's domestic partner benefits. The movie will hit the screen under the title of "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry".
The production itself won't take place until the late of August, and is set to locate in Los Angles and New York. Having Dennis Dugan (who also directed Sandler in "Big Daddy" and "Happy Gilmore") as the director and both Alexander Payne and James Taylor as the scriptwriters, "I Now Pronounce You" will be premiered in theaters on July 20, 2007.
Comedian Adam Sandler & Wife Welcome First Child
May 08, 2006 01:05:13
Good news come from Adam Sandler and wife Jackie Titone as the couple welcomes their first child ever.
The announcement was made on the comedian Web site on Sunday May 7th, 2006. "Kid is healthy!! Wife is healthy!! He's still a moron and that's all that counts," the site (www.adamsandler.com) said.
Sandler & James to Star in Pretend-Gay Comedy
February 10, 2006 02:02:08Fellow Hollywood actors Adam Sandler and Kevin James are in talks to star in the upcoming Universal Pictures' film project titled "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry."
It is a drama comedy film which will star the twosome as two straight firefighters pose as a gay married couple in order to qualify for their department's domestic partner benefits.
Top Moneymaking Stars of 2005
January 28, 2006 10:01:33Again, again, again, and again. Tom Cruise really is a big winner. The actor's name approvingly has topped an annual survey by Quigley Publishing Co. on Top Moneymaking Stars of 2005. Securing the very top position of the list, Cruise has totally won the annual survey for seven times.
Placed 2nd in the poll is Johnny Depp, followed behind by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who both tied for 3rd. Other names included in the poll including Vince Vaughn, George Clooney, Will Smith, Reese Witherspoon, Adam Sandler and Tom Hanks.
Adam Sandler's Wife Pregnant
December 07, 2005 09:12:47Hollywood actor Adam Sandler announced that he and his lovely wife Jacqueline Titone are expecting their first child. The 39 years-old male reportedly will become a dad for the very first time in spring.
To your notice, the couple has been married since June 22, 2003 before firstly met on the set of "Big Daddy."
Cheadle & Sandler to Join Reign O'er Me Cast
November 17, 2005 11:11:26Can you still remember the September 11, 2001 WTC incident? The misfortune will always be remembered and listed in the world's history. As a concrete remembrance to the accident that changes many people's life, writer-director Mike Binder is developing "Reign O'er Me," a drama that follows the story of a man who lost his family on Sept. 11 and has never recovered from his grief.
The main role then runs into his former college roommate who has become a doctor and who is determined to help his ex-roomie come to grips with his loss. Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler are the two actors already in talks to star in. In the meantime, Sony Pictures Entertainment is trying to acquire the Binder-scripted film and would make it next year with a budget under $20 million.
Stars Included in People's Choice Nominations
November 12, 2005 01:11:47Angelina Jolie's name is one of the names listed as the nominees of People's Choice for the 32nd annual People's Choice Awards. Her name is there alongside Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, all of whom up for Female Movie Star category. Meanwhile, her beau Brad Pitt is up for the Leading Man category to compete with Jamie Foxx and Adam Sandler.
Up for Male Movie Star category is Nicolas Cage, Johnny Depp, and Samuel L. Jackson. Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, and Renee Zellweger are all the nominees for Leading Lady category. As of Jennifer Garner, Jolie, and Catherine Zeta-Jones they manage to win the Female Action Star category. Those mentioned are only some of the many other nominees included in the list.
Sandler & Rock, "The Gilmores of Beverly Hills"
June 01, 2005 10:06:47"The Longest Yard" has scored on box office charts. And now, overwhelmed with their success pairing for that movie, Adam Sandler and Cris Rock are reteaming for "The Gilmores of Beverly Hills," a comedy Rock co-wrote alongside longtime collaborator Ali LeRoi.
The movie basically focuses its story on the misadventures of a lower-income black family living in Beverly Hills. Sandler's production company, Happy Madison, has picked it up and Paramount will set the movie up. Either Rock or Sandler have planned to star in.
Funny Sandler Got Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame
May 19, 2005 11:05:16Funnyman Adam Sandler, who's been starred on "50 First Dates" movie, added his hand and footprints to the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame on May 17, 2005.
