Adam Sandler has been chosen as the recipient of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards Icon Award and will be honored with the special award during the February 18th broadcast. This year’s awards show, hosted by Barbie‘s Simu Liu, will air on NBC, Peacock and E! beginning at 8pm ET/PT.
“Adam Sandler has been a fixture in the industry for decades, entertaining us since he got his start on Saturday Night Live more than 30 years ago,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “From Billy Madison to Mr. Deeds, his unforgettable characters have endured the test of time and left their mark on audiences for generations. We’re excited to honor him with this year’s People’s Icon Award.”
Sandler’s resume includes starring roles in The Waterboy, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Blended, Murder Mystery, and Hustle. Sandler’s earned five Emmy nominations as well as a Screen Actors Guild, two Critics Choice, and three Grammy nominations. In 2020, he won the Best Male Lead award at the Spirit Awards for his performance in Uncut Gems.
Adam Sandler will next be seen in Spaceman with Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano and directed by Johan Renck.
