Sunny Sandler is an American actress known for appearing in numerous films, particularly those produced by her father, Adam Sandler. Born on November 2, 2008, in California, USA, Sunny was introduced to acting at a young age and has steadily built a portfolio of roles in both live-action and animated films. While she is mostly recognized for her work in comedy, her talent continues to evolve as she takes on more diverse roles.
Early Life and Introduction to Acting
Being the daughter of Adam and Jackie Sandler, Sunny was exposed to Hollywood from an early age. She made her first film appearance as a toddler in Grown Ups (2010), a film in which her father played the lead role. Her early filmography consists of small roles in Adam Sandler’s films, often playing the child of minor characters or having brief but memorable cameos. These early roles helped her gain experience in front of the camera and gradually led to more significant parts.
Notable Movies
Sunny Sandler has appeared in a variety of films, from family comedies to animated blockbusters. Below is a breakdown of her most notable roles:
Grown Ups (2010) & Grown Ups 2 (2013)
Sunny made her debut in Grown Ups as Tardio’s daughter. She reprised the role in Grown Ups 2, where she had slightly more screen time.
Just Go With It (2011)
She had a small appearance as a Hawaiian family member at the rope bridge scene in this romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.
zJack and Jill (2011)
In this comedy, she played a little girl on the ship, marking another minor but cute role in an Adam Sandler movie.
4. Hotel Transylvania Series (2012–2022)
Sunny contributed as a voice actress in this hit animated franchise. She provided additional voices in the first movie and voiced Baby Dennis in Hotel Transylvania 2.
5. Blended (2014)
She played the role of a Wall Street stepdaughter in this romantic comedy starring her father alongside Drew Barrymore.
6. Pixels (2015)
Sunny had a small role as a sweet scout girl in this sci-fi action-comedy about arcade game characters coming to life.
7. The Do-Over (2016)
She played the role of Daisy, the daughter of one of the characters, in this action-comedy featuring Adam Sandler and David Spade.
8. The Week Of (2018)
She played Eva in this Netflix comedy about two fathers trying to plan their children’s wedding.
9. Murder Mystery (2019)
She played Brittany in this murder-mystery comedy starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.
10. Hubie Halloween (2020)
Sunny played Cooky in this Halloween-themed comedy, which became a hit on Netflix.
11. Home Team (2022)
She played Brooke in this sports-comedy based on a true story.
12. You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023)
This is one of Sunny Sandler’s biggest roles to date. She starred as Stacy Friedman, a teenage girl planning her Bat Mitzvah, in this coming-of-age comedy-drama produced by Netflix. The film received praise for her performance and signaled her transition into lead roles.
13. Leo (2023)
Sunny voiced the character Summer in this animated comedy about a lizard’s adventures.
14. Spaceman (2024)
She played Anna in this sci-fi drama, a departure from her usual comedic roles.
15. Happy Gilmore 2 (2025 – Upcoming)
Sunny has been cast in the sequel to Happy Gilmore, one of Adam Sandler’s most beloved films.
Television Roles
Unlike her film career, Sunny Sandler has not been heavily involved in television shows. Most of her acting work has been in movies, particularly those produced by Netflix or Happy Madison Productions. As of now, there are no major TV series featuring her as a recurring character, but given her rising popularity, this could change in the future.
Filmography Overview
Below is a summary of Sunny Sandler’s major film roles:
| Year | Movie Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Grown Ups | Tardio’s Daughter |
| 2011 | Just Go With It | Hawaiian Family Member |
| 2011 | Jack and Jill | Little Girl on Ship |
| 2012 | Hotel Transylvania | Additional Voices |
| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 | Tardio’s Daughter |
| 2014 | Blended | Wall Street Stepdaughter |
| 2015 | Pixels | Sweet Scout Girl |
| 2016 | The Do-Over | Daisy |
| 2018 | The Week Of | Eva |
| 2019 | Murder Mystery | Brittany |
| 2020 | Hubie Halloween | Cooky |
| 2022 | Home Team | Brooke |
| 2023 | You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah | Stacy Friedman |
| 2023 | Leo | Summer (voice) |
| 2024 | Spaceman | Anna |
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 | (Upcoming) |
Conclusion
Sunny Sandler has built an impressive resume in Hollywood at a young age. Initially known for making small appearances in her father’s films, she has now stepped into more prominent roles, with You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah being a turning point in her career. While she continues to be closely associated with Adam Sandler’s productions, her growing talent suggests that she may soon branch out into new projects beyond family comedies. With upcoming films like Happy Gilmore 2 on the horizon, Sunny’s acting career is just beginning, and audiences can expect to see much more of her in the years to come.