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Adam Driver

Adam Driver is an American actor known for his stage, television, and film roles.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Adam Driver is an American actor best known for his role as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. He first gained wide recognition on HBO's Girls.

Who is Adam Driver?

Adam Douglas Driver was born on November 19, 1983, in San Diego, California. He is an American actor whose career began on stage before moving into television and film. He is married to actress Joanne Tucker since 2013 and stands 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall.

Career and notable roles

Driver's breakout role was Adam Sackler in HBO's Girls, earning him multiple Primetime Emmy nominations. He then played Kylo Ren/Ben Solo in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. His film work includes Lincoln, Frances Ha, BlacKkKlansman, Marriage Story, and House of Gucci, with Academy Award nominations for his performances.

Personal life and recognition

Driver married actress Joanne Tucker in 2013. He has received major award nominations, including Primetime Emmy and Academy Award nods. His intense and versatile acting has made him a prominent figure in Hollywood, widely known to Canadian audiences through major film releases and streaming.

In short

  • Breakout role on HBO's Girls
  • Portrayed Kylo Ren in Star Wars sequel trilogy
  • Academy Award and Emmy nominations
  • Married to actress Joanne Tucker
Canadian angle

Adam Driver is widely known to Canadian audiences through major film releases and popular streaming and television distribution, including *Star Wars*, *Girls*, and award-nominated films shown in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Adam Driver?
Adam Driver is an American actor known for his roles in Girls, the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and films such as BlacKkKlansman and Marriage Story.
What movies is Adam Driver in?
Notable films include Lincoln, Frances Ha, Silence, BlacKkKlansman, Marriage Story, House of Gucci, The Report, Logan Lucky, and the Star Wars sequel films.
Adam Driver Star Wars
Driver played Kylo Ren, also known as Ben Solo, in the Star Wars sequel trilogy: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Driver
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, spouse, and general career summary.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Adam-Driver
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age, career overview, and *Star Wars* role.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/adam-driver
    Supports: Spouse, age, height, career highlights, and *Star Wars* role.
  4. People — https://www.people.com/tag/adam-driver/
    Supports: Selected filmography, awards, and career recognition.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3485845/
    Supports: Filmography, spouse, age, and height.