Grammy-nominated actor, comedian, and screenwriter Adam Sandler has become acomedy legend.

According to52 Stories, Sandler released a total of five albums to date which have sold six million copies.

His first and second comedy albums were certified double platinum, while two others have gone gold.

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Adam Sandler went to NYU

As noted byMarie Claire, Adam Sandler attended New York University.

There, he began to hone his craft by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in acting.

Sandler played Smitty,Theo Huxtable’s friend from school, in four episodes of the classic sitcom.

Adam Sandler Receiving Award

This piece of advice Sandler took to heart still influences the roles he chooses to this day.

“I was just a kid… he wouldn’t remember,” he said.

“I was only like 18 or something.

Years later, Sandler is still at the top of his game.