Comedic star Adam Sandler has one common thread in his movies: he loves to cast his friends and family members. On top of starring in hit movies, Sandler produces them as well to a high degree of success, with Sandler forming his film production company, Happy Madison Productions, in 1999. The company was named as a composite of two of Sandler's hit movies at the time, Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison. Since debuting with the late-night comedy Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo in 1999,Happy Madison continues to produce successful comedies to this day, exemplified by streaming hits like Murder Mystery and Hubie Halloween.
Over the years, Sandler's circle has expanded from a close group of comedians to a tight-knit family. Sandler's wife, Jacqueline, is an actress and a model. Besides starring in her husband's films, Jackie has appeared in movies such as The Last Summerand TV series like Kevin Can Wait. Sandler's two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, now 15 and 13 years old respectively, also make frequent appearances in their father's films.
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From Big Daddy to Sandler's more recent productions, like the real-life inspired Home Team, Sandler's various family members have played an important role in his successful career. Whether it's in early romantic comedies or more modern family flicks, Sandler prefers to work with his friends and family around him. While some Sandler-family appearances are more prominent, others can be more difficult to spot. Here's a round-up of every Adam Sandler movie that features his family and the various roles they've played over the years.
Big Daddy was one of Sandler's first hits that would act as a signpost for his familial castings to come. The movie
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