in the Arabian Nights a hero who tells of the fantastic adventures he had in his voyages

Sinbad (born David Adkins on November 10, 1956) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He became known in the late 1980s and 1990s, appearing on several television series and starring in the feature films Houseguest (1995), First Kid and Jingle All the Way (both 1996).

Originally released in 1992, Sinbad is a 50-minute animated film based on the classic Arabian Nights tale, Sinbad the Sailor.