Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Adam Sandler has been named The People's Icon for 2024. Sandler will receive the award at the People's Choice Awards on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. EST, NBC, Peacock and E! Announced Wednesday.
Sandler was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995, where he developed original characters like Opera Man, Cajun Man and Canteen Boy. 1995 saw the release of his first comedy movie vehicle, Billy Madison.