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    Sandler, Adam

    What 'Saturday Night Live' actor helped Adam get a job on SNL?Story of Adam Sandler

      Dennis Miller. Dennis Miller saw Adam's act and talked to 'Saturday Night Live's' producer about casting him.

    When was Adam born?Story of Adam Sandler

      September 9, 1966.

    Where did Adam grow up?Story of Adam Sandler

      Manchester, New Hampshire. Although it doesn't surprise anyone, Adam was the class clown throughout his schooldays.

    In what movie did Adam have to go back to school?Story of Adam Sandler

      'Billy Madison'. This was Adam's first major movie appearance which he also helped to write.

    Adam graduated from New York University. True or False?Story of Adam Sandler

      True . Adam graduated with a degree in Fine Arts.

    Adam started as an actor immediately on 'Saturday Night Live'. True or False?Story of Adam Sandler

      False . Actually, he was a writer and only appeared on a few occasions. He became so popular with roles like 'Operaman' and 'CanteenBoy' that he eventually became a regular on the show.

    Who did Adam punch out in the movie 'Happy Gilmore' while on a celebrity golf tournament?Story of Adam Sandler

      Bob Barker.

    Billy Idol appeared in what Adam Sandler movie?Story of Adam Sandler

      'The Wedding Singer'. Billy Idol was on the plane and helped Adam's character get back his true love.

    Adam's first recording of his comedy routines earned him a Grammy nomination. True or False?Story of Adam Sandler

      True . 'They're All Going to Laugh at You!' earned Adam a Grammy nomination and stayed on the Billboard's charts for over 100 weeks.

    What movie did Adam Sandler star in where he played the devil's son?Story of Adam Sandler

      'Little Nicky'.

    Which word did Billy Madison misspell in the first-grade spelling bee?Adam Sandler

      Rock. Poor Billy spelled the word r-o-k. Ooops!

    What was the name of the character Adam played on 'The Cosby Show'?Adam Sandler

      Smitty. Sandler played Theo's pal Smitty during the 1987 season of 'The Cosby Show.'

    Which onetime 'Saturday Night Live' star recommended Sandler to SNL producer Lorne Michaels after seeing the unknown comic perform at the L.A. Improv?Adam Sandler

      Dennis Miller . Former 'Weekend Update' host Dennis Miller helped put Sandler on the road to stardom. Now, they're both 'outta there.'

    Who eats at the Carnegie Deli in Sandler's holiday hit 'The Chanukah Song'?Adam Sandler

      Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzarelli. As the line goes: 'Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli - Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzarelli'

    Happy Gilmore's grandma wears a mask of which celebrity to cheer up her grandson?Adam Sandler

      Gene Simmons. Happy's grandma wears a mask of famed KISS bass player Gene Simmons to cheer him up when his father dies.

    Which piece of clothing did Sandler pay tribute to with a Valentine's Day love song on SNL?Adam Sandler

      His red hooded sweatshirt. Sandler professed his love in 'Red Hooded Sweatshirt,' with lyrics like: 'I like to rest my hands in your kangaroo pouch,It makes them feel comfy like a big soft couch,And I don't care if the weather's no good,I say, See you later rain' as I pull up my hood'

    In which film did Sandler portray a shady fake-ID salesman?Adam Sandler

      Coneheads. In 'Coneheads,' Sandler played fast-talkin' Carmine, a shyster brought in by Sinbad's character to sell a new identity to Beldar (Dan Aykroyd).

    What's the first song Sandler's Robbie Hart does in 'The Wedding Singer?'Adam Sandler

      'You Spin Me Round' by Dead or Alive. At the beginning of the movie, nuptial entertainer Robbie Hart performs that '80s classic 'You Spin Me Round' by Dead or Alive.

    When "Stand & Judy's Kid" was released in 1999 it was Adam's _____ comic album?Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      4th. The four albums are: "They Are All Gonna Laugh At You" (1993), "What The Hell Happened To Me?" (1996), "What's Your Name?" (1997), and "Stan & Judy's Kid" (1997).

    On "Saturday Night Live", which retail clothing store did Adam spoof? Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      The Gap. Adam, David Spade & the late Chris Farley played 3 girls working at The Gap.

    In 1996, what movie did Adam win a "Best Fight" MTV Movie Award for?Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      "Happy Gilmore". He shares his award with Bob Barker, with whom he fought on the golf course in the movie, "Happy Gilmore".

    What was the name of Adam's character in "The Water Boy"?Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      Bobby Boucher. The water distributor engineer's full name was, Robert "Bobby" Boucher, Jr.

    How many siblings does Adam have?Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      3. Adam has a brother Scott, & two sisters, Elizabeth & Valerie. Adam is the youngest out of the four.

    Which 1980's sitcom gave Adam his first, big break? Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      "The Cosby Show". He played Theo's pal, Smitty in a couple of the 1987 episodes.

    Was Adam ever part of a game show cast? Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      Yes. From 1987-1989 Adam performed as an MTV's "Remote Contol" comedian with fellow ex-"Saturday Night Live" newsman, Colin Quinn.

    Who has not played a love interest of Adam's in any of his movies? Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      Sarah Michelle Geller. Sarah plays TV's "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer" & was never cast opposite Adam. Kristy, who played the movie version of "Buffy" was Adam's girlfriend (at the begining of the movie) in "Big Daddy"

    What college did Adam attend?Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      New York University. On his days off from New York University, Adam spent these days performing in New York's comedy clubs.

    What year did Adam first appear on "Saturday Night Live"? Funny Man, Adam Sandler

      1990.

    Which is the correct day that he was born?Adam Sandler

      September 9, 1966. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to his happy parents, Stan and Judy. He titled one of his CD's "Stan and Judy's Kid."

    Adam was a young boy in the movie "Hard Day's Night"?Adam Sandler

      False. But he did appear in the movie "Coneheads."

    Finish the line: "Shampoo is better, I go on first and _____________ . " ?Adam Sandler

      clean the hair. "Conditioner is better I make the hair silky and smooth!" That is a line from "Billy Madison."

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