Adam Sandler's early life and education laid the foundation for his future career in comedy and acting.
Birth
September 9, 1966
Adam Richard Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Childhood and High School
1970s-1980s
Sandler grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire, and attended Manchester Central High School. He developed an interest in comedy during his teenage years.
College Years
1984-1988
Sandler attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he studied acting.