Who Played Screech in Adam Sandler’s 'Happy Gilmore 2'? Where Have You Seen Them Before?

Published 07/26/2025, 9:07 AM EDT

Happy Gilmore 2 swung back on screens this Friday with a wild mix of comedy, chaos, and a star-studded lineup that had fans buzzing. Adam Sandler’s return to the golf course packed unexpected celebrity cameos, from singing sensations to athletes and internet icons, making every scene a guessing game of “Wait, was that…?” But one surprise appearance had everyone talking: the person who portrays Screech.

The face instantly sparked curiosity and a sense of déjà vu, with viewers wondering where they had seen him before.

The man behind Screech in Happy Gilmore 2

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Screech, for those who have not yet seen Happy Gilmore 2, serves as one of the eccentric golfers on Frank Manatee’s Maxi League team. The character is portrayed by Fernando Marrero, who brings memorable comedy and energy to a cast of superstars. Marrero is primarily known for his athletic career, with his background spanning MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, professional wrestling, and more. However, he also has significant acting credits to his name. Marrero, according to his IMDb page, has acted in titles including Night Court, The Rookie: Feds, and Sandy Wexler, and has also performed stunts in various shorts and fan films.

Fernando Marrero’s turn as Screech in the film, nevertheless, appears to be taking the cake among all his screen credits, with Google searches about him skyrocketing following the Happy Gilmore 2's arrival on Netflix, under a special deal between the streamer and Adam Sandler. Marrero, however, is not the only sports figure turning heads with his cameo. Travis Kelce has impressed fans, too. What role does he play in the endeavor?

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Travis Kelce trades his helmet for a serving tray in Happy Gilmore 2, popping up in a cameo that is anything but subtle.

Travis Kelce steals the scene in Adam Sandler’s legacy sequel

Travis Kelce appears in a scene that unfolds in a country club restaurant the night before a major tournament. In the sequence, Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) appears with several real-life golf prodigies, including Rickie Fowler, Keegan Bradley, and Jordan Spieth. Kelce, alongside Bad Bunny, plays a waiter at the eatery hosting the lot. The NFL star’s character puts on phony niceness while serving the golfers, but turns nasty when he fires Bunny’s character, Oscar, for a genuine mistake.

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Travis Kelce’s character is revisited in a later scene when Happy asks Oscar, who has now become his caddy, to imagine his happy place. In the fantasy segment, a shirtless Kelce is tied to a pole. Oscar slathers him in honey, then proceeds to let him satiate a bear’s hunger. Well, between Fernando Marrero and the Kansas City tight end, the Happy Gilmore 2 makers appear to have done a great job of utilizing brooding athletes for slapstick comedy.

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Were you familiar with Fernando Marrero before Happy Gilmore 2? Let us know in the comments below!

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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