When Robbie Hart, a broken-hearted wedding singer who falls in love with a waitress, is followed in Frank Coraci’s rom-com The Wedding Singer, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore made their first movie together. A few years later, they reunited and starred in a new rom-com called 50 First Dates because their on-screen connection was undeniably real. Henry Roth, a womanising marine veterinarian with little interest in settling down and committing to a woman, is the subject of this 2004 Peter Segal film. That all changes when he meets Lucy, a charming young local girl. However, Lucy suffers from anterograde amnesia as a result of a car accident, and every time she goes to sleep, she forgets about her new experiences, so things may not be as simple as he believes. Henry is motivated by his feelings for her to succeed in a difficult task: making her fall in love with him every day.
Mixed reviews were written about this Sandler and Barrymore romantic comedy; some praised the chemistry between the protagonists while others criticised the humour in general. It also became a big office success, inspiring remakes in Iran, Mexico, Japan, India, and other countries. The actors from this movie went on to play leading roles in a number of well-liked films throughout the years, most notably Sandler and Barrymore. In fact, a large number of the 50 First Dates cast members later collaborated with Sandler on several films made by his production company, Happy Madison. Here are some of the actors from this well-known rom-recent com’s productions.
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler had already starred in successful films like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and Big Daddy several years prior to playing Marine veteran Henry Roth in 50 First Dates. He continued to produce and appear in comedies over the years, including You Don’t Mess with the Zohan and Just Go With It, among many others. He eventually dared to take on tragic roles, which were completely out of his comfort zone, and stunned both audiences and critics.
The Safdie brothers’ 2019 crime thriller Uncut Gems, in which Sandler starred, received positive reviews from critics. A few years later, Sandler’s performance in Hustle, which demonstrated his versatility, increased his level of recognition. The actor is projected to have a strong year in 2023 because he will appear in multiple films. The most eagerly anticipated of these are Spaceman, Murder Mystery 2, the follow-up to the 2019 movie he and Jennifer Aniston appeared in, and Leo, an animated picture in which he will play Leo, the pet lizard of an elementary school class. In addition, Adam DeVine and Pierce Brosnan star in the crime comedy The Out-Laws, which Sandler is producing.
Allen Covert
Allen Covert portrays Ten Second Tom, a character in the film 50 First Dates, who suffers from a condition that causes him to forget things every ten seconds. In numerous movies, this artist has collaborated with Sandler as an actor, producer, or writer. He also works for Happy Madison Productions, his producing firm. He has starred in a number of famous movies, including Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, and Just Go With It. The Wrong Missy, Hubie Halloween, and Home Team are just a few of the recent films that Covert has worked on. He also worked on the upcoming film Murder Mystery 2 as a member of the production crew.
Amy Hill
One of Amy Hill’s most enduring roles is Sue, the manager of the Hukilau café in the film 50 First Dates. Yet throughout the years, this comedian and actress has been in a lot of successful works, including as the blockbusters Spider-Man: Homecoming and Lilo & Stitch, as well as the TV series That’s So Raven, Two and a Half Men, and American Dad! Magnum P.I.’s fifth season, which debuted in February 2018, has featured Hill in the role of Kumu since the show’s 2018 season premiere. She most recently appeared in the comedy Mack & Rita directed by Katie Aselton, which also starred Diane Keaton, Elizabeth Lail, Taylour Paige, and Loretta Devine.
Blake Clark
Blake Clark portrays Marlin Whitmore, Lucy’s father, in the movie 50 First Dates. But he is also well known for having voiced Slinky Dog from the Toy Story film series, a highly well-liked cartoon creature. After Jim Varney, the original actor, passed away in 2000, Clark took over the part and has been portraying the character since 2008. He is yet another of Sandler’s regular partners, and following the 2004 romantic comedy, he was once more chosen to work with Sandler in films like I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Bedtime Tales, and Grown Ups. His most recent endeavour was the two-season sitcom United States of Al, which was cancelled last year after running for two seasons.
Dan Aykroyd
Released by Sony Pictures: Actor Dan Aykroyd was also quite well-known before appearing in Sandler and Barrymore’s romantic comedy. In 1984, he became well-known for his part as Ray Stantz in the Ghostbusters movie, which he has since reprised in a number of other installments of the franchise. Aykroyd has contributed over the years as an executive producer, working on the Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the 2016 reboot. The actor was outstanding in all genres of movies and TV shows during his career. His most recent works to date include the sitcoms Workin’ Moms from 2017 and Haunted Hotel from 2020. Aykroyd portrays Dr. Joseph Keats, Lucy Whitmore’s doctor, in the movie 50 First Dates.
Drew Barrymore
The narrative of Drew Barrymore is somewhat similar to that of Adam Sandler because, prior to playing Lucy Whitmore in the 2004 romantic comedy, the actress gained international recognition for a number of works, including the 1982 movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Barrymore continued to act in movies after starring in 50 First Dates, becoming one of the biggest performers in the business. With the 2009 picture Whip It, she even tried her hand at directing.
Barrymore has worked on a few movies recently, including The Stand In and A Castle for Christmas. The Drew Barrymore Show, her daytime talk programme, which was just renewed for a fourth season, became one of her greatest career achievements after she announced in 2021 that she would be taking an indefinite vacation from acting.
Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph played Stacy, a friend of Lucy Whitmore, in the romantic comedy 50 First Dates, thus it’s likely that few people recall seeing her there. Rudolph became into a well-known Hollywood personality over time and appeared in a number of notable films and television shows, including Bridesmaids, Wine Country, and A Prairie Home Companion. She has also provided the voice for numerous animated movies, including Luca and The Mitchells vs. the Machines, two of the most popular movies in recent memory.
The sequel to the 2007 movie Enchanted, Disenchanted, featured Rudolph, Amy Adams, and Patrick Dempsey. It was released in late 2022. She played Malvina Monroe, the story’s main antagonist, in it. She joined the cast of the adult animated series Human Resources the same year, lending her voice to Connie, a part she has played in Big Mouth since 2017. She is anticipated to appear in the upcoming Jeff Rowe-directed animated movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem this year.
Missi Pyle
Missi Pyle is an actress and singer best recognised for her work in the 2005 movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where she played Mrs. Beauregarde. Over her career, Pyle has been in high-profile works like the movies Big Fish, The Artist, and Gone Girl as well as the television programmes Impulse and Dirty John.
The actress had a busy year in 2022 because she was cast in Mr. Mayor, Y: The Last Man, A Tale Dark & Grimm, and Star Trek: Lower Decks. Together with Rachael Leigh Cook, Scott Ly, and Ben Feldman, she is also anticipated to star in the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy A Tourist’s Guide to Love. Pyle appears in a brief cameo as Noreen, a young lady Henry dates in 50 First Dates.
Rob Schneider
Rob Schneider began his career performing stand-up comedy before making a name for himself on Saturday Night Live. He has acted in various comedies over the years and has even directed a couple of them, with 2007’s Big Stan serving as his directorial debut. Moreover, Schneider collaborated with Sandler on a number of his films, including Grown Ups, Hubie Halloween, and the Sandler-produced 2022 movie Home Team, which stars Kevin James.
Schneider competed in the sixth season of The Masked Singer in 2021. He was revealed to be Schneider during the fifth week of the competition. His most recent endeavour is the self-written, self-produced, and self-staring movie Daddy Daughter Trip. Both his wife and one of his daughters perform in it. Schneider portrays Ula, a friend and Henry Roth’s assistant in 50 First Dates.
Sean Astin
Sean Astin had already achieved global recognition for one of his most significant acting roles, Samwise Gamgee, better known as Sam, in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, by the time he played Doug Whitmore in 50 First Dates. Astin has been in numerous movies and television programmes over the years. He even provided the voices for animated characters in works like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Justice League: War.
He played Bob Newby in the Netflix smash Stranger Things, which helped him gain even more popularity in 2017. He has also appeared in recent seasons of The Big Bang Theory, Supergirl, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Astin is presently hard at work on the next movie Cash Out, in which he will appear with John Travolta, Kristin Davis, Quavo, and Lukas Haas.