Adam Driver's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Adam Driver. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

2013: Emmy Nomination for Girls

In 2013, Adam Driver received an Emmy Award nomination for his performance in Girls.

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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: Emmy Nomination for Girls

In 2014, Adam Driver received another Emmy Award nomination for his performance in Girls.

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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.

2015: Emmy Nomination for Girls

In 2015, Adam Driver received a third Emmy Award nomination for his role in Girls.

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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.

2019: Burn This on Broadway

In 2019, Adam Driver acted in Burn This, earning him a Tony Award nomination.

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.