History of Adam Driver in Timeline
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.
November 19, 1983: Adam Driver Born
On November 19, 1983, Adam Douglas Driver was born in Fontana, California. He is an American actor.
1999: Inspired by Fight Club
In 1999, Adam Driver's teenage self was inspired by the film "Fight Club". He co-founded a fight club with friends.
2001: Graduation from Mishawaka High School
In 2001, Adam Driver graduated from Mishawaka High School.
2005: Juilliard School Enrolment
In 2005, Adam Driver enrolled in Juilliard School. He was a member of the Drama Division's Group 38 from 2005 to 2009, where he met his future wife, Joanne Tucker.
2009: Graduation from Juilliard School
In 2009, Adam Driver graduated from Juilliard School 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".
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.
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
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".
2013: Primetime Emmy Nomination for Girls
In 2013, Adam Driver received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in "Girls" in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category.
2014: Role in While We're Young
In 2014, Adam Driver played a supporting role in the film "While We're Young".
2014: Primetime Emmy Nomination for Girls
In 2014, Adam Driver received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in "Girls" in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category.
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: Volpi Cup Win for Hungry Hearts
In 2014, Adam Driver won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his leading role 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".
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.
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.
2015: Primetime Emmy Nomination for Girls
In 2015, Adam Driver received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in "Girls" in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category.
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: Birth of First Child
In 2016, Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker had a son.
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".
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.
August 10, 2018: Release of BlacKkKlansman
On August 10, 2018, "BlacKkKlansman" was released, starring Adam Driver as a Jewish police detective.
2018: Academy Award Nomination for BlacKkKlansman
In 2018, Adam Driver received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for playing a Jewish police officer infiltrating the KKK in "BlacKkKlansman".
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.
2019: Academy Award Nomination for Marriage Story
In 2019, Adam Driver received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role as a theater director going through a divorce in "Marriage Story".
2019: Awards for Marriage Story and Burn This
In 2019, Adam Driver received multiple awards for his performances in "Marriage Story" and "Burn This", including a Tony Award nomination.
2019: The Rise of Skywalker Release
In 2019, Adam Driver reprised his role as Kylo Ren in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker".
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.
2020: Primetime Emmy Nomination for Saturday Night Live
In 2020, Adam Driver received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his guest hosting role on Saturday Night Live.
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".
2021: Burberry Hero Advertising Campaign
In 2021, Adam Driver went viral for his shirtless appearance in the advertising campaign for Burberry's masculine fragrance "Hero".
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".
2022: Starring in White Noise
In 2022, Adam Driver starred in the apocalyptic black comedy film "White Noise", marking his fifth collaboration with Baumbach.
May 2023: Honorary Starter for Indianapolis 500
In May 2023, it was announced that Adam Driver would be an honorary starter for the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race.
December 9, 2023: Hosting Saturday Night Live for the Fourth Time
On December 9, 2023, Adam Driver hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time, with Olivia Rodrigo as the musical guest.
2023: Role as Enzo Ferrari in Ferrari
In 2023, Adam Driver garnered further acclaim for portraying Enzo Ferrari in "Ferrari".
2023: Birth of Second Child
In early 2023, Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker had a second child, a daughter.
June 2024: Cast in Carnival: At the End of Days
In June 2024, Adam Driver was cast in Terry Gilliam's comedy film "Carnival: At the End of Days".
2024: Role in Megalopolis
In 2024, Adam Driver acted in the film "Megalopolis".
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