Adam Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of Judy, a nursery school teacher, and Stanley Sandler, an electrical engineer. Sandler has two older sisters, Elizabeth and Valerie.
Sandler's family moved to Manchester, New Hampshire when he was six years old. He attended Manchester Central High School, where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams.
After graduating from high school, Sandler attended New York University. He dropped out after two years to pursue a career in comedy.
