Career Timeline of Adam Driver: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Adam Driver built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

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).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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: Cast as Kylo Ren

In early 2014, Adam Driver was cast as the villain Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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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.

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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.

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.

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2017: End of Series Girls

In 2017, the HBO television series Girls, in which Adam Driver starred, concluded.

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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: Kylo Ren in The Rise of Skywalker

In 2019, Adam Driver reprised the role of Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

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.

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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.

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2022: Role in White Noise

In 2022, Adam Driver acted in the film White Noise.

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.

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2023: Portrayal of Enzo Ferrari

In 2023, Adam Driver portrayed Enzo Ferrari in the film Ferrari, adding another significant role to his filmography.

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.