The Saturday Night Live alumnus surprised many moviegoers when he proved that not only could he headline big-screen comedies like Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore, but he could also take the lead in romantic comedies such as The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates. Adam Sandler has even earned acclaim for more dramatic leading roles in Punch-Drunk Love, Reign Over Me and Funny People, despite the fact that his head is shaped like an egg.