Adam Driver's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 25, 2026

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

Adam Driver is an American actor who gained prominence for his role in the HBO series Girls, earning three Primetime Emmy nominations. He debuted in film with J. Edgar (2011) and had supporting roles in notable movies like Lincoln, Frances Ha, and Inside Llewyn Davis. Driver achieved widespread recognition for portraying Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination

In 2013, Adam Driver received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in 'Girls'.

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2014: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination

In 2014, Adam Driver received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series 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".

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2014: Won Volpi Cup for Best Actor

In 2014, for his performance in "Hungry Hearts", Adam Driver won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. In that year, he also played roles in other movies.

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2015: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination

In 2015, Adam Driver received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in 'Girls'.

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December 28, 2016: Release of Paterson

On December 28, 2016, the film "Paterson", in which Adam Driver played the lead role, was released. His performance was acclaimed, earning him the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor and multiple nominations.

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August 10, 2018: Release of BlacKkKlansman

On August 10, 2018, Spike Lee's comedy-drama "BlacKkKlansman", featuring Adam Driver, was released. His performance earned him nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.

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2018: Academy Award Nomination for BlacKkKlansman

In 2018, Adam Driver received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "BlacKkKlansman", where he played a Jewish police officer infiltrating the KKK.

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2018: Academy Award Nomination

In 2018, Adam Driver was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in 'BlacKkKlansman'. He also received British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG) nominations for this film.

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2019: Nomination for Tony Award for Burn This

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

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".

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2019: Academy Award Nomination and Tony Award Nomination

In 2019, Adam Driver was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in 'Marriage Story'. He also received British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG) nominations for the film. In the same year, he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Play for his performance in 'Burn This'.

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