Adam Sandler is a huge major icon in America. Although he is best known for his films, he is much more than an actor. Adam has released several comedy numbers, and even a few songs! Adam never really knew what he was going to do with his life until his brother suggested acting. This biography will show that Adam Sandler gives a lot to the world of cinema and entertainment. As a boy, Adam lived a pretty good life. He had a small family, he lived with his brother Scott, his mother Judy, his father Stan and his two sisters Elizabeth and Valerie. (Bio 1) Adam's father was born on April 5, 1935 and died on September 9, 2003 (IMDb 1) Adam's family lived in a small town in New Hampshire where there wasn't much to do. TO DO. As a young boy, Sandler loved watching movies. This is one of the reasons why he got into comedy. At the age of seventeen, Adam didn't know what to do with his life until his brother suggested he pursue a career in comedy. (TalkTalk.com 1) In 1991, while studying at New York University, Adam performed at a few bars during an open mic night. Sandler told a few jokes and made some people smile. Adam knew he wasn't good, but he also knew he could do better. In 1991, Adam received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University. ( IMDb.com 1) Adam went to several bars before he got anything. Adam was also able to learn humor from his favorite childhood movie, "Caddyshack." Sandler rehearsed more and started telling better jokes. Adam appeared on television to perform on the popular MTV game show "Remote Control." Until Lorne Michaels, a Saturday Night Live producer, watched one of Adam's shows. He saw that Adam had the talent to become the next big star. (IMBd.com 1) Of course, this wouldn't happen until later in Adam's life. Adam Sandler was recruited...... middle of article....... Work Cited "How many achievements did Dale Sr get." Wiki Answers. Answers Corporation, and Web. April 1, 2014. « All articles edited. » Report on money launderers. Np, and Web. April 3, 2014. . “Dale Sr. Biography.” Biography.com. Np, and Web. April 3, 2014. “The Start of a Champion.” Dale Earnhardt: Rearview mirror. Champaign IL; Sports Pub., 2001.print. Np, and Web. April 4, 2014. “Dale Earnhardt Sr.” Yahoo.com. Np, and Web. April 4. 2014. .