Biography

Perry Andelin Blake grew up in Los Angeles, the grandson of a noted Hollywood scenic artist. After graduating from Harvard University with a Master degree in architecture, he moved back to L.A. to work with the legendary architect Frank Gehry. He practiced architecture for a number of years then began designing sets for commercials for companies such as Coke and Nike. After working on the Oscar nominated short film, Birch Street Gym, Blake designed his first feature, Billy Madison. This began a long collaboration with Adam Sandler that includes early favorites such as Happy Gilmore and the Wedding Singer through later films like Grown Ups, Click and Just Go with It. He recently designed many films for Netflix including Sandler's Hustle, and both Murder Mystery 1 & 2 and Happy Gilmore 2, which was the most watched movie on any streaming service in 2025. He also directed the comedy Master of Disguise, as well as directing the Second Unit on many of his films. He is a member of the Art Directors Guild, the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Arts and Sciences. His films have grossed over 3 billion dollars.
- IMDb mini biography by: PAB