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 his role as Adam Sackler in the HBO series *Girls*, which earned him three Primetime Emmy nominations. He began his film career with a debut in *J. Edgar* and had supporting roles in films such as *Lincoln*, *Frances Ha*, *Inside Llewyn Davis*, and *While We're Young*. Driver achieved broader recognition for portraying Kylo Ren in the *Star Wars* sequel trilogy.

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2010: Broadway Debut in Mrs. Warren's Profession

In 2010, Adam Driver made his Broadway debut in "Mrs. Warren's Profession".

2011: Acted in Man and Boy

In 2011, Adam Driver acted in "Man and Boy" on stage.

2011: Film Debut in J. Edgar

In 2011, Adam Driver made his film debut in "J. Edgar".

2012: Breakout Performance in HBO's Girls

In 2012, Adam Driver had his breakout performance as an emotionally unstable actor in the HBO television series "Girls". This role earned him three consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations.

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2012: Starring in HBO's Girls

In 2012, Adam Driver starred in the HBO comedy-drama series "Girls".

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September 2013: Vogue Appearance

For Vogue's September 2013 issue, Adam Driver appeared alongside Canadian model Daria Werbowy in Ireland, photographed by Annie Leibovitz.

2013: Role in Inside Llewyn Davis

In 2013, Adam Driver played a supporting role in the film "Inside Llewyn Davis".

2014: Role in While We're Young

In 2014, Adam Driver played a supporting role in the film "While We're Young".

2014: Win at Venice International Film Festival

In 2014, Adam Driver won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 71st Venice International Film Festival for his performance in Hungry Hearts.

2014: Cast as Kylo Ren in Star Wars

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

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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.

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2015: Gaining Recognition as Kylo Ren in Star Wars

In 2015, Adam Driver gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Kylo Ren in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy.

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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, "Paterson", a drama film starring Adam Driver as the eponymous bus driver and poetry writer, was released.

2016: Acclaim for Paterson and Silence

In 2016, Adam Driver garnered further acclaim for portraying the titular character in "Paterson" and Father Francisco Garupe in "Silence".

August 18, 2017: Release of Logan Lucky

On August 18, 2017, "Logan Lucky" was released, with Adam Driver playing Clyde, a one-armed Iraq War veteran.

October 13, 2017: Release of The Meyerowitz Stories

On October 13, 2017, "The Meyerowitz Stories" premiered and was released, making Adam Driver's third appearance in one of Noah Baumbach's films.

2017: Role in Logan Lucky

In 2017, Adam Driver acted in the film "Logan Lucky".

2017: The Last Jedi Release

In 2017, Adam Driver reprised his role as Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".

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2017: End of Girls Series

In 2017, the HBO television series "Girls", where Adam Driver played an emotionally unstable actor, ended. Driver had earned three consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations for his performance in the series.

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August 10, 2018: Release of BlacKkKlansman

On August 10, 2018, "BlacKkKlansman" was released, starring Adam Driver as a Jewish police detective.

June 14, 2019: Release of The Dead Don't Die

On June 14, 2019, Adam Driver was part of the ensemble cast for Jim Jarmusch's zombie film "The Dead Don't Die", which was released on this day.

2019: Tony Award Nomination for Burn This

In 2019, Adam Driver acted in "Burn This", which earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.

2019: End of Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

In 2019, Adam Driver concluded his role as Kylo Ren in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy.

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2019: The Rise of Skywalker Release

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

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January 25, 2020: Hosting Saturday Night Live

On January 25, 2020, Adam Driver hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time with musical guest Halsey.

2021: Roles in The Last Duel and Annette

In 2021, Adam Driver garnered further acclaim for portraying Jacques le Gris in "The Last Duel" and also acted in "Annette".

2021: Roles 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".