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Adam Sandler's Manager Sandy Wernick Dies at 86
6 Mar
Summary
- Adam Sandler's longtime manager, Sandy Wernick, died at age 86.
- Wernick discovered Sandler when the comedian was just 22.
- He executive produced many of Sandler's hit films and TV shows.

Sanford 'Sandy' Wernick, the influential talent manager credited with discovering Adam Sandler, has died at 86. His passing occurred on Thursday after a short illness, with family present at his bedside in Rancho Mirage, California.
Wernick's career was marked by a significant role in launching Sandler's career, signing him when he was just 22. He went on to executive produce many of Sandler's most popular movies, including 'Billy Madison' and 'Happy Gilmore.'
Beyond his work with Sandler, Wernick co-created and executive produced 'Def Comedy Jam' and was instrumental in packaging television hits like 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Sopranos.' He also managed a roster of other notable talents, including Lorne Michaels and Rob Schneider. Wernick was born in the Bronx in 1939 and had a distinguished career in entertainment management and production.




