'Happy Gilmore' trivia and fun facts
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Verne Lundquist
In 2016, Verne Lundquist said he still gets a monthly $34 check from the Screen Actors Guild for his appearance in the film.
Carl Weathers
Before his first tournament, Happy asks Chubbs why he didn't play a real sport, "like football, or somethin'." Carl Weathers was a professional football player before becoming an actor.
Mr. Larson
Whenever Mr. Larson is on screen, he either stands still or leans on something. In 1992, Richard Kiel was in a serious car accident that left him unable to balance unassisted.
Adam Sandler
This is Adam Sandler's favorite role and movie of his own.
Dennis Dugan
When Dennis Dugan told Bob Barker that a stunt double would be used in the fight scene, Barker insisted on doing his own stunts, saying, "Wait a minute, I know how to fight."
Bob Barker
Bob Barker wasn't sure if he wanted to be in the movie. When he learned that he was going to win the fight with Adam Sandler, he accepted the role.
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller took an uncredited role as the nursing home aide. He's never called by his characters name, but his name tag says "Hal L."