Sandy Wernick, Longtime Manager for Adam Sandler and Brillstein Entertainment Partner, Dies at 86 – He was the inspiration for Sandler’s 2017 Netflix film ‘Sandy Wexler’.

by BunyipPouch

2 Comments

  1. He signed Adam when he was 22, before even SNL.

    > In addition to co-creating and executive producing “Def Comedy Jam,” he was integral to packaging and producing shows including “Saturday Night Live.” “The Muppet Show,” “The Sopranos,” “Politically Incorrect,” “Just Shoot Me,” “NewsRadio,” Alf,” “The Larry Sanders Show,” “Rules of Engagement,” “The Goldbergs,” “The Jim Gaffigan Show” and “Buffalo Bill.”

    > He served as executive producer on feature films including “Happy Gilmore,” “Billy Madison,” “The Wedding Singer” and “Bulletproof.” Wernick also made cameo appearances as an actor in several motion pictures and TV shows.

Leave A Reply