History of Adam Driver in Timeline
Adam Driver is a critically acclaimed American actor known for his work with renowned directors. He has received numerous award nominations, including two Oscars, four Primetime Emmys, and a Tony Award.
November 19, 1983: Birth of Adam Driver
Adam Douglas Driver was born on November 19, 1983, in Fontana, California.
1999: Teenage Years and Interest in Acting
Inspired by the film "Fight Club," released in 1999, Adam Driver's teenage years were marked by his rebellious nature and growing interest in acting through school productions.
2001: Graduation from Mishawaka High School
Adam Driver graduated from Mishawaka High School in Indiana in 2001.
2005: Enrollment at Juilliard School
Adam Driver enrolled at the prestigious Juilliard School in 2005 to pursue his passion for acting.
2009: Graduation from Juilliard and Meeting Future Wife
Adam Driver graduated from Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2009. During his time there, he met his future wife, Joanne Tucker.
2010: Broadway Debut in "Mrs. Warren's Profession"
Adam Driver made his Broadway debut in a revival of George Bernard Shaw's play "Mrs. Warren's Profession" in 2010.
2011: Performance in "Man and Boy"
Adam Driver appeared in the Broadway play "Man and Boy" in 2011.
2012: Breakthrough Role in HBO's "Girls"
Adam Driver gained critical acclaim and recognition for his role as Adam Sackler, the emotionally unstable boyfriend of Lena Dunham's character, in the HBO comedy-drama series "Girls," which premiered in 2012.
2012: Early Supporting Roles and Breakthrough in "Lincoln" and "Frances Ha"
In 2012, Adam Driver appeared in supporting roles in two critically acclaimed films: Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" and Noah Baumbach's "Frances Ha."
2012: Breakthrough Year in Television and Film
The year 2012 marked a turning point in Adam Driver's career with his breakthrough role in the HBO series "Girls" and notable appearances in films like "Lincoln" and "Frances Ha."
June 2013: Driver Marries Joanne Tucker
Adam Driver married his longtime partner, Joanne Tucker, in June 2013. They met while studying at Juilliard.
September 2013: Appearance in Vogue's September Issue
Adam Driver was featured alongside Daria Werbowy in a photoshoot by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue's September issue in 2013.
2013: Appearance in "Inside Llewyn Davis"
Adam Driver showcased his acting range in 2013 by appearing in the Coen Brothers' black comedy "Inside Llewyn Davis."
2013: First Primetime Emmy Award Nomination
Adam Driver received his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2013 for his role in "Girls" in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category.
2014: Diverse Roles in "Hungry Hearts," "While We're Young," and "This Is Where I Leave You"
Adam Driver showcased his versatility in 2014 with roles in films such as "Hungry Hearts," "While We're Young," and "This Is Where I Leave You."
2014: Casting as Kylo Ren
Adam Driver was cast as the villain Kylo Ren in the highly anticipated "Star Wars" sequel trilogy in early 2014.
2014: Volpi Cup Win for "Hungry Hearts"
Adam Driver's performance in the drama "Hungry Hearts" earned him the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 71st Venice International Film Festival in 2014.
2014: Second Primetime Emmy Award Nomination
Adam Driver received his second consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2014 for his role in "Girls" in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category.
December 18, 2015: Release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens," featuring Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, was released on December 18, 2015, to critical and commercial success.
2015: Third Primetime Emmy Award Nomination
Adam Driver received his third Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2015, once again for his role in "Girls," in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category.
2015: Debut as Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Adam Driver's portrayal of the villainous Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," released in 2015, brought him global recognition.
2015: Driver Expresses Discomfort with Watching Own Performances
In 2015, during a radio interview on NPR's "Fresh Air," Adam Driver stated that he generally prefers not to watch or listen to his own acting performances. He explained that he typically departs the theater after a performance and upon returning, "pretends" that he has been present all along.
March 18, 2016: Release of "Midnight Special"
Adam Driver appeared in the science fiction film "Midnight Special," which was released on March 18, 2016.
December 28, 2016: Release of "Paterson" and Critical Acclaim
"Paterson," starring Adam Driver, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was released on December 28, 2016, garnering significant critical acclaim for Driver's performance.
2016: Acclaim for "Paterson" and Role in "Silence"
In 2016, Adam Driver received critical acclaim for his leading role in Jim Jarmusch's "Paterson" and appeared in Martin Scorsese's historical drama "Silence."
August 18, 2017: Logan Lucky Released
Adam Driver starred as Clyde, a one-armed Iraq War veteran, in "Logan Lucky," directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film was released on August 18, 2017.
October 13, 2017: The Meyerowitz Stories Released
On October 13, 2017, "The Meyerowitz Stories," directed by Noah Baumbach and featuring Adam Driver in a cameo, was released. This marked Driver's third collaboration with Baumbach.
2017: Supporting Role in "Logan Lucky"
Adam Driver took on a supporting role in the heist comedy "Logan Lucky" in 2017.
2017: Conclusion of "Girls"
After a successful run, the HBO series "Girls," in which Adam Driver played a significant role, concluded in 2017.
2017: Reprising Kylo Ren in "The Last Jedi"
Adam Driver reprised his role as Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," released in 2017.
August 10, 2018: BlacKkKlansman Released and Acclaim
"BlacKkKlansman," directed by Spike Lee and starring Adam Driver as a Jewish police detective infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan, premiered on August 10, 2018. Driver's performance garnered critical acclaim and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, along with a Golden Globe Award nomination in the same category.
2018: Academy Award Nomination for "BlacKkKlansman"
Adam Driver received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman" in 2018.
2018: First Academy Award and Other Nominations
Adam Driver received his first Academy Award nomination in 2018 for his supporting role in "BlacKkKlansman." This nomination was accompanied by nominations for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award, all in recognition of his performance in the same film.
June 14, 2019: The Dead Don't Die Premieres at Cannes Film Festival
On June 14, 2019, Jim Jarmusch's zombie comedy "The Dead Don't Die," featuring Adam Driver as part of the ensemble cast, premiered at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival.
2019: Final Performance as Kylo Ren in "The Rise of Skywalker"
Adam Driver concluded his portrayal of Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," released in 2019.
2019: Portrayal of Daniel J. Jones in "The Report"
Adam Driver portrayed real-life figure Daniel J. Jones in the biographical drama "The Report" in 2019.
2019: Tony Award Nomination for "Burn This"
Adam Driver received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in the Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson's "Burn This" in 2019.
2019: Second Academy Award, Tony Award, and Other Nominations
The year 2019 brought Adam Driver his second Academy Award nomination, this time for his leading role in "Marriage Story." He also garnered nominations for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for his performance in the film. Notably, he also received a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for his contribution to Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln." Furthermore, his performance in the play "Burn This" at the 73rd Tony Awards earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play.
2019: Conclusion of "Star Wars" Sequel Trilogy and Critical Acclaim for "Marriage Story"
The year 2019 marked the end of Driver's journey as Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker." He also received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for his role in "Marriage Story."
January 25, 2020: Driver Hosts Saturday Night Live
Adam Driver returned to host "Saturday Night Live" for the third time on January 25, 2020, with musical guest Halsey.
2020: Fourth Primetime Emmy Award Nomination
Adam Driver earned his fourth Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2020, this time in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category, for his guest hosting appearance on "Saturday Night Live."
2021: Multiple Film Releases
2021 was a busy year for Adam Driver, marked by his starring roles in various films including Leos Carax's musical drama "Annette," Ridley Scott's historical drama "The Last Duel," and the crime biopic "House of Gucci," also directed by Scott, which centered around the assassination of Maurizio Gucci.
2021: Roles in "The Last Duel" and "House of Gucci"
Adam Driver portrayed historical figures Jacques le Gris in "The Last Duel" and Maurizio Gucci in "House of Gucci," both released in 2021.
2021: Burberry Campaign Appearance
In 2021, Adam Driver was featured in Burberry's advertising campaign for their men's fragrance, "Hero." His shirtless appearance in the campaign went viral.
2022: Return to Burberry Campaign
Adam Driver continued his partnership with Burberry in 2022, appearing in the advertising campaign for the eau de parfum concentration of the "Hero" fragrance.
2022: Lead Role in "White Noise"
Adam Driver starred in the absurdist comedy "White Noise," released in 2022.
2022: Release of "White Noise" and Other Projects
In 2022, "White Noise," a black comedy film directed by Noah Baumbach, marked Adam Driver's fifth collaboration with the filmmaker. Driver also starred in the science fiction film "65" and was slated to appear in Jeff Nichols' historical film "Yankee Commandante." Additionally, he portrayed Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann's biopic "Ferrari."
May 2023: Driver as Honorary Starter at Indianapolis 500
In May 2023, Adam Driver was named the honorary starter for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race.
December 9, 2023: Driver's Fourth Time Hosting SNL
Adam Driver returned to host "Saturday Night Live" for the fourth time on December 9, 2023. Olivia Rodrigo was the musical guest.
2023: Lead Roles in "Ferrari" and "65"
Adam Driver starred as Enzo Ferrari in the biopic "Ferrari" and took on a leading role in the action film "65," both released in 2023.
2023: Birth of Driver's Second Child
Joanne Tucker, Adam Driver's wife, gave birth to their second child, a girl, in early 2023.
2024: Upcoming Role in "Megalopolis"
Adam Driver is set to star in the dystopian epic "Megalopolis," scheduled for release in 2024.
2024: Megalopolis Premieres at Cannes and Stage Return
Francis Ford Coppola's science fiction epic "Megalopolis," featuring Adam Driver, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and drew polarizing reactions from critics. This same year, Driver returned to the off-Broadway stage to portray a fictional country music star in Kenneth Lonergan's play "Hold On to Me Darling" at the Lucille Lortel Theater, with performances commencing in September.