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    In 'The Water Boy', what position does his first friend play?Adam Sandler

      Kicker.

    In 'Happy Gilmore' who beats Adam Sandler up?Adam Sandler

      Bob Barker.

    In 'Billy Madison', how many lunches are stolen?Adam Sandler

      30.

    In 'Big Daddy' what sports team does Adam Sandler like?Adam Sandler

      N.Y. Jets. The one game we see the Jets actually win, against the Patriots.

    In 'The Wedding Singer' did Adam Sandler really sing the two songs?Adam Sandler

      yes.

    In 'Big Daddy' are the twins who play Julian born in Italy?Adam Sandler

      Yes. They were born on August 4, 1992 in Arezzo, Italy.

    In 'The Wedding Singer', what magazine is Julia reading on the plane?Adam Sandler

      Rolling Stone. Billy Idol is on the cover.

    In 'Billy Madison' what family is against him?Adam Sandler

      O'Doyle. Odoyl rules!

    What actor plays in a lot of minor roles in Adam Sandler movies, including the drunk best man in 'The Wedding Singer'?Adam Sandler

      Steve . He plays drunk best man in 'The Wedding Singer', the homeless guy in 'Big Daddy', and more!

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

      'Little Nicky'.

    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.

    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.

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

      Bob Barker.

    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.

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

      True . Adam graduated with a degree in Fine Arts.

    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.

    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.

    When was Adam born?Story of Adam Sandler

      September 9, 1966.

    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.

    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.

    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).

    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'

    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.

    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'

    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.'

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

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

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

      1990.

    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.

    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"

    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.

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