Adam Sandler is best known for his slapstick comedies that do little to satisfy critics, but has, nonetheless, turned it into a brand. The actor has also surprised fans with small detours into dramatic territory with films like Spaceman, Uncut Gems, and Punch-Drunk Love. However, he has managed to balance his brand of comedies.

One of his earliest roles as an SNL alum was the comedy Airheads. Starring along with Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi, Sandler was the main draw due to his time on SNL. He reportedly used this clout to make sure the director cast Fraser, though he was a relative unknown at the time and was only known for Encino Man.

Adam Sandler Threatened To Walk Away From Airheads If The Director Did Not Cast Brendan Fraser Adam Sandler in Airheads | Credits: 20th Century Fox

A year before Adam Sandler had his big film breakthrough with Billy Maddison,...