Adam Driver

Actor

American Fontana, California, United States Scorpio 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth19/11/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceFontana, California, United States
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Adam Driver

05/11/2026

Adam Driver confirmed he will play the villain Otis Wardell in Michael Mann's long-awaited sequel Heat 2. He described the screenplay as a strong script and said he expects to join production in early December 2026, with filming planned for early 2027.

05/11/2026

In a Rich Eisen Show interview, Driver said he is finished with Kylo Ren and the Star Wars franchise. He addressed the failed Steven Soderbergh project The Hunt for Ben Solo, which was dropped by Disney, saying it is not his call to revive it.

16/05/2026

James Gray's Paper Tiger, starring Driver alongside Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, premiered in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film received a lengthy standing ovation and was later chosen as the opening film of the 2026 New York Film Festival.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAdam Douglas Driver
SummaryAmerican actor known for playing Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and for Academy Award-nominated performances in BlacKkKlansman and Marriage Story.
Active Since2009

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m)

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolMishawaka High School, graduated 2001
UndergraduateUniversity of Indianapolis
Drama TrainingJuilliard School, BFA

Personal Life

Military ServiceServed in the United States Marine Corps after the September 11 attacks
HobbiesSurfing

Relationships & More

SpouseJoanne Tucker
Marriage Date22/06/2013
Children2

Family

MotherNancy Wright (née Needham)
FatherJoe Douglas Driver
StepfatherBaptist minister

Career

Breakout RoleAdam Sackler in the HBO series Girls (2012–2017)
Major Films
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
  • Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
  • BlacKkKlansman (2018)
  • Marriage Story (2019)
  • House of Gucci (2021)
  • Ferrari (2023)
  • Paper Tiger (2026)
  • Alone at Dawn (scheduled, 2027)
Awards and Nominations
  • Volpi Cup for Best Actor, Venice Film Festival, for Hungry Hearts (2014)
  • Academy Award nomination, Best Supporting Actor, BlacKkKlansman
  • Academy Award nomination, Best Actor, Marriage Story
  • Three Primetime Emmy nominations for Girls
  • Hold On to Me Darling Broadway run (2024) recognized with Drama League nomination (2025), Distinguished Performance

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Worked as a busboy and waiter while trying to establish his acting career in New York City
2. Was voted Best Villain at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards for Kylo Ren
3. Has described his teenage self as a misfit
4. Sang in his church choir during his religious upbringing

Also born on 19 November

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