1. Adam Driver served in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing acting.
2. He was discovered by casting director David L. Rosen while performing in a theater production.
3. Driver’s breakout role was as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, starting with “The Force Awakens” in 2015.
4. 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.
5. Adam Driver has a degree in drama from Juilliard School, where he graduated in 2009.
6. He has a distinctive voice and often uses it to create unique character interpretations, even venturing into opera.
7. Driver has appeared in a variety of films outside of Star Wars, including “Marriage Story,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination.
8. 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.
9. Adam Driver is known for his intense dedication to his roles, often immersing himself deeply into the character’s psyche.
10. He is a passionate advocate for the arts and often speaks about the importance of storytelling in society.
