Adam Sandler is an American actor%2C comedian%2C screenwriter%2C and film producer who is known for his role in the 2004 romantic comedy film 50 First Dates. He portrayed the character of Henry Roth%2C a veterinarian who falls in love with a woman suffering from short-term memory loss. The film was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics.' Adam Sandler is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film producer who is best known for his role in the 2004 romantic comedy film 50 First Dates. In the movie, he portrayed the character of Henry Roth, a veterinarian who falls in love with a woman suffering from short-term memory loss. The film was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics.