Allen Covert, 55, is actually very close to Adam Sandler in real life. They studied together in college and have not been apart since, so it has become common for Covert to partner with him on several of his productions. In addition to being a comedian, he is also a screenwriter and producer. In 2006, Covert starred in the comedy Grandma’s Boy, produced by Sandler. This was his first (and only) leading role.

In recent years, Covert has not appeared in many films. However, he has been actively working behind the scenes for Adam Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison. There, he has undertaken many roles, starting off as a co-writer, to later become an executive producer and even a composer of original soundtracks for films.