Actor
An American actor of uncommon intensity and physical commitment, Adam Driver has become one of his generation's most compelling performers, seamlessly navigating between prestige cinema and Broadway with uncompromising artistic rigor.
Defining moments and milestones
After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Adam Driver trained rigorously at Juilliard, where he absorbed the school's classical discipline and commitment to emotional truth. He built his early reputation through challenging Broadway roles—most notably in Burn This and Lobby Hero—while simultaneously establishing himself in film, earning an Academy Award nomination for Marriage Story and becoming a major star through his role as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Throughout his ascent, Driver has maintained an unwavering commitment to theatre, returning regularly to New York stages while taking on increasingly ambitious film roles, establishing himself as one of the few contemporary actors capable of commanding both intimate psychological drama and large-scale cinematic spectacle.
Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Marriage Story (2019)
Juilliard School (BFA, Drama Division)
Recordings featuring Adam Driver in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.