History of Adam Driver in Timeline
Adam Driver is an American actor known for working with acclaimed directors. He debuted in J. Edgar (2011) and had supporting roles in films like Lincoln, Frances Ha, and Inside Llewyn Davis. Driver achieved significant recognition for his role as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015-2019).
November 19, 1983: Adam Driver Born
On November 19, 1983, Adam Douglas Driver was born in Fontana, California. He would later become an acclaimed American actor.
1999: Fight Club Inspired Activities
In 1999, Adam Driver, inspired by the film Fight Club, co-founded a fight club with friends during his teenage years.
2001: Graduation from Mishawaka High School
In 2001, Adam Driver graduated from Mishawaka High School.
2005: Juilliard Drama Division
In 2005, Adam Driver became a member of the Drama Division's Group 38 at Juilliard, where he met his future wife, Joanne Tucker.
2009: Graduation from Juilliard
In 2009, Adam Driver graduated from Juilliard with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
2010: Broadway Debut in Mrs. Warren's Profession
In 2010, Adam Driver made his Broadway debut in Mrs. Warren's Profession, marking his entry into stage acting.
2011: Role in Man and Boy
In 2011, Adam Driver acted in Man and Boy, adding to his early stage acting experience.
2011: Film Debut in J. Edgar
In 2011, Adam Driver made his film debut in J. Edgar, marking the start of his career in the film industry.
2012: Breakout Performance in Girls
In 2012, Adam Driver had his breakout performance as an emotionally unstable actor in the HBO television series Girls.
2012: Supporting Roles in Lincoln and Frances Ha
In 2012, Adam Driver played supporting roles in the films Lincoln and Frances Ha, contributing to his early career development.
2012: Role in HBO's Girls
In 2012, Adam Driver starred in the HBO comedy-drama series Girls, as the emotionally unstable boyfriend of Lena Dunham's character, marking a significant role in his television career.
June 2013: Marriage to Joanne Tucker
In June 2013, Adam Driver married his long-time girlfriend Joanne Tucker, whom he met while attending Juilliard.
September 2013: Vogue Appearance
In September 2013, Adam Driver appeared in Vogue's September issue alongside Canadian model Daria Werbowy, photographed by Annie Leibovitz.
2013: Role in Inside Llewyn Davis
In 2013, Adam Driver played a supporting role in Inside Llewyn Davis, a film directed by the Coen Brothers.
2013: Emmy Nomination for Girls
In 2013, Adam Driver received an Emmy Award nomination for his performance in Girls.
2014: Performance in Hungry Hearts
In 2014, Adam Driver played a despairing father in the drama Hungry Hearts, earning him the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.
2014: Role in While We're Young
In 2014, Adam Driver played a supporting role in While We're Young.
2014: Emmy Nomination for Girls
In 2014, Adam Driver received another Emmy Award nomination for his performance in Girls.
2014: Volpi Cup Win for Hungry Hearts
In 2014, Adam Driver won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his leading role in the film Hungry Hearts.
2014: Cast as Kylo Ren
In early 2014, Adam Driver was cast as the villain Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
December 18, 2015: Release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
On December 18, 2015, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released, featuring Adam Driver as Kylo Ren and receiving commercial and critical success.
2015: Gaining Recognition in Star Wars
In 2015, Adam Driver gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, launching him to wider fame.
2015: Emmy Nomination for Girls
In 2015, Adam Driver received a third Emmy Award nomination for his role in Girls.
March 18, 2016: Release of Midnight Special
On March 18, 2016, Midnight Special, a science fiction film with Adam Driver in a supporting role, was released.
December 28, 2016: Release of Paterson
On December 28, 2016, the drama film Paterson, starring Adam Driver as a bus driver and poetry writer, was released.
2016: Roles in Paterson and Silence
In 2016, Adam Driver garnered acclaim for portraying the titular character in Paterson and a Jesuit priest in Silence. To prepare for his role in Silence, Driver lost almost 50 pounds.
August 18, 2017: Release of Logan Lucky
On August 18, 2017, Logan Lucky, starring Adam Driver as Clyde, was released.
October 13, 2017: Release of The Meyerowitz Stories
On October 13, 2017, The Meyerowitz Stories was released, marking Adam Driver's third appearance in a Noah Baumbach film.
2017: Role in Logan Lucky
In 2017, Adam Driver acted in the film Logan Lucky.
2017: Kylo Ren in The Last Jedi
In 2017, Adam Driver reprised his role as Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
2017: End of Series Girls
In 2017, the HBO television series Girls, in which Adam Driver starred, concluded.
August 10, 2018: Release of BlacKkKlansman
On August 10, 2018, BlacKkKlansman, starring Adam Driver as a Jewish police detective, was released. He received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for his role.
2018: Academy Award Nomination for BlacKkKlansman
In 2018, Adam Driver received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in BlacKkKlansman.
June 14, 2019: Release of The Dead Don't Die
On June 14, 2019, The Dead Don't Die, a zombie film featuring Adam Driver, was released.
2019: Burn This on Broadway
In 2019, Adam Driver acted in Burn This, earning him a Tony Award nomination.
2019: Kylo Ren in Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Concludes
In 2019, Adam Driver concluded his role as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy with the release of The Rise of Skywalker.
2019: Academy Award Nomination for Marriage Story
In 2019, Adam Driver received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in Marriage Story, where he played a theater director going through a divorce.
2019: Kylo Ren in The Rise of Skywalker
In 2019, Adam Driver reprised the role of Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
January 25, 2020: Saturday Night Live Hosting
On January 25, 2020, Adam Driver hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time with Halsey as the musical guest.
2020: Emmy Nomination for Saturday Night Live
In 2020, Adam Driver received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for hosting Saturday Night Live.
2021: Starring in Annette, The Last Duel and House of Gucci
In 2021, Adam Driver starred in Leos Carax's musical film Annette, Ridley Scott's historical drama The Last Duel, and the biopic crime film House of Gucci.
2021: Roles in The Last Duel, Annette, and House of Gucci
In 2021, Adam Driver starred in films such as The Last Duel, Annette, and House of Gucci.
2021: Burberry Hero Campaign
In 2021, Adam Driver went viral for his shirtless appearance in the advertising campaign for Burberry's masculine fragrance Hero.
2022: Role in White Noise
In 2022, Adam Driver acted in the film White Noise.
2022: Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum Campaign
In 2022, Adam Driver returned for the advertising campaign for the eau de parfum concentration of Burberry's Hero.
May 2023: Honorary Starter for Indianapolis 500
In May 2023, Adam Driver was announced as an honorary starter for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race.
December 9, 2023: Hosts Saturday Night Live
On December 9, 2023, Adam Driver hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time, with Olivia Rodrigo as the musical guest.
2023: Portrayal of Enzo Ferrari
In 2023, Adam Driver portrayed Enzo Ferrari in the film Ferrari, adding another significant role to his filmography.
2023: Birth of Second Child
In early 2023, Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker welcomed their second child, a girl.
June 2024: Cast in Carnival: At the End of Days
In June 2024, Adam Driver was cast in the upcoming comedy film Carnival: At the End of Days.
2024: Stars in Megalopolis and Hold On to Me Darling
In 2024, Adam Driver starred in Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. It was also announced that Driver would be in the play Hold On to Me Darling.
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