Sandy Wernick

Sandy Wernick
Born(1939-03-22)March 22, 1939
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 2026(2026-03-05) (aged 86)
Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
OccupationsFilm and television producer

Sanford Wernick (March 22, 1939 – March 5, 2026) was an American film and television producer, executive producer and talent manager.

Life and career

Wernick was born in the Bronx, New York, on March 22, 1939. A graduate of New York University and a partner at Brillstein Entertainment Partners, he was a producer for ALF[1], Happy Gilmore[2], Def Comedy Jam[3] and The Wedding Singer.

Over the course of his career, Wernick served as the manager for notable individuals, including Lorne Michaels, Tim Herlihy, and Rob Schneider, and he was best known as the longtime manager of Adam Sandler.[4]

The 2017 film Sandy Wexler starred Sandler in a satirical homage to Wernick.[5] Wernick also acted in the film as Peter Marvelle.

Wernick died in Rancho Mirage, California, on March 5, 2026, at the age of 86.[6]

References

  1. ^ Brillstein, Bernie (January 1, 2008). Where Did I Go Right?. Phoenix Books. ISBN 978-1-61467-078-0.
  2. ^ Willis, John; Monush, Barry (February 2000). Screen World 1997. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-1-55783-320-4.
  3. ^ Iverem, Esther (April 13, 2007). We Gotta Have It: Twenty Years of Seeing Black at the Movies, 1986-2006. Da Capo Press. ISBN 978-1-56025-916-9.
  4. ^ Thomas, Carly (March 6, 2026). "Sandy Wernick, Adam Sandler's Longtime Manager and Brillstein Entertainment Partner, Dies at 86". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  5. ^ Debruge, Peter (April 15, 2017). "Film Review: Adam Sandler's 'Sandy Wexler'". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  6. ^ Ray, Alyssa (March 6, 2026). "Sandy Wernick, Adam Sandler's Longtime Manager and Brillstein Executive, Dies at 86". TheWrap. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
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