My journey from marine to actor adam driver youtube. Dec 26, 2019 adam driver is an american actor known for his breakout role on the tv series girls, as well as his bigscreen work in inside llewyn davis and the star wars franchise. Adam driver is ready to travel to a galaxy far, far, away. Sep 20, 2019 the performance that will follow adam driver around forever is his portrayal of kylo ren. Despite starring in the hit hbo series girls, adam driver was a relatively unknown actor until landing the villainous role of kylo ren in star wars. I loved being a marine, its one of the things im most proud of having done in my life. Driver talks about what his character kylo ren has in store for star wars. Being a marine prepared adam driver for star wars and.
Unfortunately, an injury prevented driver from being deployed overseas. Driver s transition from television to film is something many actors fail to do successfully. He felt pretty guilty about it all, until he got a text not long ago from a marine friend who told him he should stop worrying. Between girls and star wars, driver generated enough momentum to work with iconic directors like steven spielberg, martin scorsese and spike lee. Adam douglas driver born november 19, 1983 is an american actor.
A former us marine, an accomplished actor and an overall anxious person, he. Dec 15, 2017 adam driver, the marine infantry veteran who left the corps and made a career as a television star on hbos girls before landing the role of kylo ren in the star wars reboot, is launching a. After his discharge from the marines, driver decided to follow up on the. Aug 19, 2017 adam driver, the girls star and star wars villain, is trained as a marine, used to make his classmates cry, and hates watching himself on screen. Episode vii opened up to gq in its september 2014 issue about the transition from serving the united states of america.
Compared with the military, acting isnt that difficult. After the marines, he attended juilliard and went on to star in films like star wars. Sources tell variety that while no deal is done yet, the girls actor is close to signing on to play the villain in j. Before he was kylo ren, former marine adam driver was. Force awakens star adam driver used to be in the military. His mother, nancy needham wright, is a paralegal from mishawaka, indiana, and his father, joe douglas driver, who has deep roots in the american south, is from little rock, arkansas.
He tells the story of how and why he became a marine, the. Adam driver played the eversocomplex villain kylo ren in the revived star wars movies. Adam driver, the most debatably hot leading man in hollywood right now, is the source material for a profile in the new yorker. In early 2014, driver was cast as villain kylo ren in star wars. Adam driver discusses his biggest roles, from star wars. Meet adam driver, the apparent villain of star wars episode vii. Dec 18, 2019 adam driver s ted talk voices regret of any vet without a combat deployment before he was wielding lightsabers in star wars or blowing up twitter with marriage story, adam driver was a marine with 11 weapons company, 81s platoon, out in camp pendleton, california. Despite being a leading man in several huge hollywood titles like, you know, the star wars movies, adam driver has thus far maintained a certain level of privacy when it comes to his personal life.
Driver is a marine turned juilliardtrained actor with midwest charm and an intense discipline that. The force awakens, girls is the founder of arts in the armed forces aitaf, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing thoughtprovoking and. When he and his wife, actor joanne tucker, had a son, they kept his birth hidden from the press for two years. Adam driver felt like he was doomed to a life of missed opportunities. Adam driver has become a global celebrity thanks to star wars. In 2019 he appeared again as kylo ren in star wars. Following the release of the rise of skywalker, many are wondering whether adam driver will return to the star wars.
After all, this star wars villain put the actor on the map. Hes 31, a graduate of juilliard, and youve seen him in the hbo series girls, along with f. Before getting into acting school, adam driver served in the u. Before he was wielding lightsabers in star wars or blowing up twitter with marriage story, adam driver was a marine with 11 weapons company, 81s platoon, out in camp pendleton, california.
The skywalker saga might be over, but will kylo ren return to fight another day. The rise of skywalker and was nominated for best actor for his. A lot of things have changed for adam driver since he became a member of the beloved star wars galaxy. Story and transitioning from serving as a marine to becoming an actor. Having that responsibility for peoples lives, suddenly time. Throughout the films, kylo ren wielded a crossguard lightsaber, which driver had to learn how to use to. The rise of skywalker is a mustsee because, according to adam driver himself, theres a very empathetic moment for kylo ren in the mix. Marine turned star wars villain adam driver tries on a. Adam driver discusses his biggest roles, from star wars to. Actor adam driver poses for a portrait at the shangrila hotel during the 2014 toronto. Despite never being an athlete or joining any organization with a sense of fraternity, driver easily adapted to marine corps culture.
Marine grunt turned star wars villain adam driver wants to. A little while before attending the julliard school to study acting, driver. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a volpi cup, as well as nominations for two academy awards, three emmy awards, and a tony award a former lance corporal in the united states marine corps, he made his broadway debut in mrs. Compared with the military, acting isnt that difficult emma brockes the star wars actor on leaving the marines, filming nude scenes with lena dunham and getting in touch with. Mar 18, 2015 the next villain of the star wars franchise also happens to be a military veteran.
Warrens profession 2010 and subsequently appeared in man and boy 2011. Is it true that adam driver, who starred in star wars. Episode vii opened up to gq in its september 2014 issue about the transition from. Adam driver wife, military, height facts about adam driver. The star wars actor on leaving the marines, filming nude scenes with lena dunham and getting in touch with his dark side. After the september 11 attacks, driver joined the marine corps and served as an infantry mortarman for two years. Adam driver discusses his biggest roles, from star wars to marriage. Driver had landed as huge a part in a hollywood movie as an actor couldthe son.
Audiences the world over know who kylo ren is, the angst filled antagonist of the recent star wars films but the actor who portrays him wasnt. In 2008 driver performed alongside a dozen actors at camp pendleton, his old stomping grounds according to an article published in military times on dec. Star wars star adam driver served in the marine corps. Adam driver is now a major hollywood star, thanks first to his role on hbos hit girls and then to his turn as star wars villain kylo ren but before all that, the quirky actor was just a 17. Audiences the world over know who kylo ren is, the angst filled antagonist of the recent star wars films but the actor who portrays him wasnt always destined for the silver screen. Driver had landed as huge a part in a hollywood movie as an actor couldthe son of han and leia, the nephew of luke. Adam driver, 33, currently getting kudos for his starring role. He tells the story of how and why he became a marine, the complex transition from soldier to civilian and arts in the armed forces, his nonprofit that brings theater to the military. Adam driver is an actor we just keep seeing more of. Stories how star wars s kylo ren went from military marine to actor. Following the events of september 11 terrorist attacks, adam driver decided to join the military and became a member of the marine corps during two years. Since his graduation in 2009, he has starred in many prominent films. Adam drivers ted talk voices regret of any vet without a.
The possibility of a star wars return for adam driver. How star warss kylo ren went from military marine to actor. Star wars star adam driver bio and career business insider. How new star wars star adam driver went from a former marine to the hollywood alist. The rise of skywalker, his role in marriage story and transitioning from serving as a marine to becoming an actor. I joined a few months after september 11, feeling like i think most people in the country did at the time, filled with a sense of patriotism and retribution and the desire to do something, he stated in. A little while before attending the julliard school to study acting, driver was in the marines for a couple years. Adam driver played the eversocomplex villain kylo ren in the star wars sequel trilogy. The horrifying experience that convinced adam driver to become. Adam driver recalls nearly throwing up at star wars. Adam driver s involvement in the star wars franchise was first announced on april 29, 2014 when he was named as a cast member for star wars. Star wars star adam driver served in the marine corps connecting. Adam driver, the girls star and star wars villain, is trained as a marine, used to make his classmates cry, and hates watching himself on screen.
He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a volpi cup, as well as nominations for two academy awards, three emmy awards, and a tony award. The force awakens star adam driver is no stranger to the military, having enlisted in the marine corps before finding great success as an actor. Serving as a marine prepared adam driver for star wars and success more in the latest star wars trilogy, adam driver dominates as kylo ren, the angsty villain who steals the show. Compared with the military, acting isnt that difficult emma brockes the star wars actor on leaving the marines, filming nude scenes with lena dunham and getting in. Throughout the films, kylo ren wielded a crossguard lightsaber, which driver had to learn how to use in order to portray the supreme leader of the first order. Being a marine prepared adam driver for star wars and success. Born in san diego, drivers family moved to mishawaka, indiana, following his parents divorce, a. Stories how star warss kylo ren went from military marine to actor. The performance that will follow adam driver around forever is his portrayal of kylo ren. Given his status as a star of blockbusters kylo ren in the star wars. The force awakens, set to be released in december 2015. The success of that series has propelled driver into bigger films, such as lincoln, inside llewyn davis and star wars.
For instance, before he was famous, the unconventionally attractive actor likely didnt have. How new star wars star adam driver went from a former marine to the hollywood a list. Jun 22, 2016 adam driver is now a major hollywood star, thanks first to his role on hbos hit girls and then to his turn as star wars villain kylo ren but before all that, the quirky actor was just a 17. Serving in the marine corps put risk and failure into perspective for aspiring actor adam driver. The marine corps is some of the best acting training you could have. Marriage story star adam driver on his life as a marine. Feb 04, 2020 a lot of things have changed for adam driver since he became a member of the beloved star wars galaxy. The rise of skywalker is set to star a returning daisy ridley, adam driver, john boyega, oscar isaac, lupita nyongo, domhnall gleeson, kelly marie tran, joonas suotamo, and billie. Even star wars star adam driver, now famous for portraying robed villain kylo ren, got a taste of unforgiving military humor during his stint in the marine corps. Learn more about adam driver at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Marine turned star wars villain adam driver tries on a bomb. Adam driver is one of the hottest actors in hollywood at the moment.
Mar 26, 2020 adam driver played the eversocomplex villain kylo ren in the star wars sequel trilogy. Episode ix the rise of skywalker as the villainous kylo ren. Driver gained worldwide attention and acclaim for playing the villain kylo ren in star wars. Ever since his breakout role in lena dunhams girls, driver has quietly been gracing our screens in many different roles, culminating in his blockbuster casting in star wars. Adam driver is an american actor known for his breakout role on the tv series girls, as well as his bigscreen work in inside llewyn davis and the star wars franchise. Adam driver took an alternative route to hollywood the 36yearold spent his early adulthood in the united states marine corps and did not make his acting breakthrough until he was in his mid20s. Throughout the films, kylo ren wielded a crossguard lightsaber, which driver had to. Girls and then a careerdefining appearance in star wars. Adam driver had to ask interviewer what emo means, and twitter is not okay. Dec 30, 2019 the skywalker saga might be over, but will kylo ren return to fight another day.
How adam driver went from the marine corps to marriage story. A former lance corporal in the united states marine corps, he made his. Adam driver had a truly awful nickname in the military gq. The rise of skywalker, his role in marriage story and transitioning from serving as a marine to becoming an. The new star wars trailer spoils a lot of the movies plot the last jedi director responds to backlash over shirtless adam driver scene. He tells the story of how and why he became a marine. Born in san diego, driver s family moved to mishawaka, indiana, following his parents divorce, a. Serving as a marine prepared adam driver for star wars. Why reporters are careful with ex marine rumour juice adam driver caused quite a stir in the media. Episode vii, while were young, midnight special and on hbos girls. Adam driver is the former us marine whose startling turn in girls elevated him to movie stardom and a role as the villain in the new star wars film. Before he fought in the galactic battles of star wars, adam driver was a united states marine with 11 weapons company. Mar 30, 2016 even star wars star adam driver, now famous for portraying robed villain kylo ren, got a taste of unforgiving military humor during his stint in the marine corps.
Before he was kylo ren, former marine adam driver was ears 2. Following the events of september 11 terrorist attacks, adam driver decided to join the military and became a. Dec 17, 2019 driver talks about what his character kylo ren has in store for star wars. Star wars villain adam driver september 11 happened and all my friends were like lets join the military. Adam douglas driver was born in san diego, california. Meet the marine veteran whos going to be star wars next. Adam driver born november 19, 1983 is an academy awardnominated american actor who starred in the sequel trilogy films star wars. His face is instantly recognizable, something which he could certainly use for his own advantage in other avenues of life.
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