Sandy Wernick
American film and television producer (1939–2026)
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Sanford Wernick (March 22, 1939 – March 5, 2026) was an American film and television producer, executive producer and talent manager.
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| Born | March 22, 1939 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 2026 (aged 86) |
| Occupations | Film and television producer |
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]
