Adam Sandler is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film producer. He is best known for his roles in films such as Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, and Grown Ups. He has also starred in several Netflix original films, including Murder Mystery and The Week Of. Sandler has won numerous awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his performance in the 1999 film Punch-Drunk Love.