Tim Herlihy Filmography and Major Roles
Tim Herlihy is an American screenwriter, producer, and actor known for frequent collaborations with Adam Sandler. His filmography spans comedy, sports, and family genres, with multiple projects crossing the 100 million USD global box office threshold. Herlihy often co-writes scripts with Sandler and contributes to story concepts for several high-grossing titles via Box Office Mojo.
Herlihy's writing credits include major titles such as Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, and Blended. He also appears on screen in smaller acting roles across several Sandler productions. His work frequently pairs with production companies Happy Madison Productions and Sony Pictures Releasing.
Box Office Performance and Revenue Data
Tim Herlihy movies have collectively generated billions in global box office revenue. The Waterboy earned over 185 million USD domestically, while Big Daddy surpassed 163 million USD in the United States. Blended and Hotel Transylvania series entries added hundreds of millions more to his cumulative total according to The Numbers.
Several Herlihy-scripted films rank among the highest-grossing comedies of their respective release years. Hotel Transylvania 2 and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation each exceeded 400 million USD worldwide. These figures place multiple titles in the top tier of comedy box office performers for their periods.
Netflix Collaborations and Recent Projects
Tim Herlihy has expanded his reach through direct-to-streaming projects with Netflix. He co-wrote and produced Sandy Wexler, which premiered on the platform in 2017. He also contributed to the story and screenplay for Hubie Halloween, a 2020 Netflix original starring Adam Sandler on Netflix.
Herlihy continues to work on new comedy and family-oriented content for streaming platforms. His partnership with Netflix and Happy Madison remains active, with additional titles in development. Recent data shows ongoing involvement in projects targeting global audiences across digital release windows reported by Screen Daily.