Jack Giarraputo
Biography
Jack Giarraputo is an American film and television producer best known for his long-standing collaboration with actor and comedian Adam Sandler. Born on July 1, 1954, in the United States, Giarraputo built his career in Hollywood through a strong focus on commercially successful comedies. Over the years, he has become a key figure behind many popular mainstream comedy films.
He is widely recognized as a co-founder of Happy Madison Productions, the production company responsible for numerous box-office hits and streaming successes.
Career
Giarraputo began working with Adam Sandler in the mid-1990s, serving as a producer on several early projects that helped establish Sandler as a major comedy star. One of their early collaborations was Billy Madison, followed by Happy Gilmore, both of which gained strong cult followings.
Throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, Giarraputo produced a string of commercially successful films, including:
The Waterboy
Big Daddy
Mr. Deeds
50 First Dates
The Longest Yard
In the 2010s, he continued producing ensemble comedies such as Grown Ups and its sequel, as well as projects developed for streaming platforms. Through Happy Madison Productions, Giarraputo played a significant role in expanding Sandler’s work into digital distribution, particularly through high-profile deals with streaming services.
