• Adam Driver served in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing acting.
• He was discovered by casting director David L. Rosen while performing in a theater production.
• Driver’s breakout role was as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, starting with “The Force Awakens” in 2015.
• He is a co-founder of the non-profit organization Arts in the Armed Forces, which brings theater to active-duty service members and veterans.
• Adam Driver has a degree in drama from Juilliard School, where he graduated in 2009.
• He has a distinctive voice and often uses it to create unique character interpretations, even venturing into opera.
• Driver has appeared in a variety of films outside of Star Wars, including “Marriage Story,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination.
• He once auditioned for the role of Spider-Man but did not get the part, later saying he felt it wasn’t the right fit for him.
• Adam Driver is known for his intense dedication to his roles, often immersing himself deeply into the character’s psyche.
• He is a passionate advocate for the arts and often speaks about the importance of storytelling in society.
