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