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Adam Driver can be seen in Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman. He was also recently seen in Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as well as Steven Soderbergh's Logan Lucky.

In 2019, he returned to the stage in the Broadway revival of Burn This, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. He garnered consecutive Academy Award nominations: Best Supporting Actor for Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman (2018) and Best Actor for Noah Baumbach's Marriage Story (2019). He has since starred in Ridley Scott's period films The Last Duel and House of Gucci (both 2021), and Baumbach's satire White Noise (2022).

Driver won the Volpi Cup Award for Best Actor for Hungry Hearts, which premiered at the 2014 Venice Film Festival. Other recent credits include Martin Scorsese's Silence, Jim Jarmusch's Paterson, Jeff Nichols' Midnight Special, and J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens. His other film credits include While We're Young, This Is Where I Leave You, Tracks, Inside Llewyn Davis, Lincoln, Frances Ha, and J. Edgar. Driver also starred on HBO's critically acclaimed series "Girls." His performance in "Girls" garnered him three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. His Broadway credits include Man and Boy (dir. Maria Aitken) opposite Frank Langella, as well as Mrs. Warren's Profession (dir. Doug Hughes) opposite Cherry Jones. Off-Broadway, he starred in John Osborne's Look Back in Anger (dir. Sam Gold), which earned him the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor. Prior to that, he took the stage as Louis Ironson in The Signature's revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America (dir. Michael Greif).

In 2008, Driver founded Arts in the Armed Forces, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing live stage performance to active duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Driver is a Juilliard graduate and is a former Marine who was with 1/1 Weapons Company at Camp Pendleton, CA.

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Adam Driver STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2019
Pale

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Cliff

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Basil Anthony

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Louis Ironson [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Louis Ironson [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2010
Frank Gardner


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​​​​​​​Hub Theatre Company of Boston Presents BURN THIS By Lanford Wilson

Elliot Norton winners Kiki Samko and Victor Shopov lead the cast in Hub Theatre's production of BURN THIS by Lanford Wilson. The play, a funny exploration of life and loss, runs at the Boston Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, April 6-21, 2024.

Sandra Oh, Ann Harada & More to Star in THE WELKIN at Atlantic Theater Company

The complete cast has been revealed for the American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Sarah Benson at Atlantic Theater Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Elliot Norton Winners Kiki Samko & Victor Shopov Star In Lanford Wilson's BURN THIS With Hub Theatre

Elliot Norton winners Kiki Samko & Victor Shopov star in Lanford Wilson's Burn This with Hub Theatre. The show will run Saturday, April 6, through Sunday, April 21, 2024, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and on Sundays at 2:00 pm at The Boston Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre.

Reeve Carney to Present A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Tribute To Queen at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Grammy-winning Broadway star Reeve Carney in 'A Night at the Opera,' a tribute to Queen.

Park Theatre Offers Ferrari Owners Free Tickets To New Ferrari Film

The Park Theatre has announced the opening day of the new film, FERRARI, that anyone who owns a Ferrari automobile gets free tickets to the film.

Kate McKinnon to Return to SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE; Billie Eilish, Adam Driver, Olivia Rodrigo & More Set For Upcoming Episodes

Emma Stone, Noah Kahan, Adam Driver, Olivia Rodrigo, Kate McKinnon, and Billie Eilish are set for upcoing episodes of Saturday Night Live. In addition to the broadcast on NBC, “SNL” streams live on Peacock (11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT). Stream every season of “SNL” now on Peacock.    

Photos: Michael Shannon Honored at the Denver Film Festival

Michael Shannon was honored that the Denver Film at the 46th Denver Film Festival. Shannon accepted the Breakthrough Director award for Eric LaRue alongside Eric LaRue screenwriter, Brett Neveu. Check out photos from the awards show!

2023 Gotham Awards to Present Michael Mann's FERRARI with the Icon & Creator Tribute for Innovation

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced that Ferrari, the emotional and thrilling dramatization of the life of legendary ex-racer, racecar manufacturer, and entrepreneur, directed and produced by Michael Mann, will receive the Icon & Creator Tribute for Innovation at the 33rd annual Gotham Awards Ceremony.

Reeve Carney to Present Tribute to Led Zeppelin THE FLYING YARDBIRD at Chelsea Table + Stage

Join Grammy Award-winning star of Broadway's 'Hadestown,' Reeve Carney, as he returns to Chelsea Table + Stage for a special tribute to Led Zeppelin in 'The Flying Yardbird.'

HERE LIES LOVE Featured On THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTS, September 29

This new episode of “THEATER: All the Moving Parts,” hosted by Patrick Pacheco, features Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana, Jasmine Forsberg and Clint Ramos discussing some of the more controversial aspects of “Here Lies Love', which chronicles the stormy romance between the despotic Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, and the people of the Philippines.

Listen to Lady Gaga Join the Rolling Stones & Stevie Wonder on 'Sweet Sounds of Heaven' Single

The Rolling Stones have teamed up with Lady Gaga on their new single, 'Sweet Sound of Heaven.' “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” also features keys & piano from Stevie Wonder, “Bite My Head Off” with bass from Paul McCartney, and “Get Close” and ‘Live By The Sword’” with piano from Elton John.

The Rolling Stones Share Lady Gaga Duet Lyrics

The Rolling Stones are teaming up with Lady Gaga on their new album, 'Hackney Diamond.' The band has now debuted the lyrics for the new single, which is titled 'Sweet Sound of Heaven.' “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” also features keys & piano from Stevie Wonder. Read the new lyrics now!

Lady Gaga Featured on The Rolling Stones' New Album

During a special event in Hackney in East London, the group shared new details of their upcoming album with Jimmy Fallon. The single featuring Lady Gaga is titled 'Sweet Sound of Heaven.' The album will also feature Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney. The first single, 'Angry,' is out now. Listen to their new single and watch a video now!

NEON Acquires Ava DuVernay's ORIGIN Featuring Audra McDonald & Jasmine Cephas-Jones

The film will also have a gala screening at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Oscar® nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Nick Offerman, Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Jasmine Cephas-Jones and Connie Nielsen.

Shia LaBeouf To Make Stage Debut In David Mamet World Premiere HENRY JOHNSON

Actor Shia LaBeouf will make his stage debut in the world premiere of Henry Johnson, a new work from playwright David Mamet, directed by Marja-Lewis Ryan, showrunner of the Showtime series The L Word: Generation Q.

Daniel J. Watts, Nicole Ari Parker & More to Star in THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company

Discover the complete cast for THE REFUGE PLAYS, the highly anticipated production at Roundabout Theatre Company. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the talented actors bring this captivating play to life. Make sure to secure your tickets now.

SIX CHICK FLICKS to Return to Winnepeg

After an off-Broadway run and sold-out performances across North America, Six Chick Flicks (...or a Legally Blonde Pretty Woman Dirty Danced on the Beaches while writing a Notebook on the Titanic) is returning to Winnipeg Fringe Festival, July 19 through July 30.

SIX CHICK FLICKS to Bring Award-Winning Parody To Edinburgh

After an off-Broadway run and sold-out performances across North America, Six Chick Flicks (...or a Legally Blonde Pretty Woman Dirty Danced on the Beaches while writing a Notebook on the Titanic) is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe.

THE REFUGE PLAYS World Premiere to be Presented This Fall at Roundabout Theatre Company

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed dates for the upcoming world premiere of The Refuge Plays by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Patricia McGregor, in association with New York Theatre Workshop.

Playing On Air Reveals Summer 2023 Season Of Audio Plays Featuring John Patrick Shanley, Debra Messing & More

Playing on Air has revealed its Summer 2023 podcast season, featuring an exciting lineup of nine audio plays curated and produced by Founder and Consulting Director Claudia Catania.

Adam Driver FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Adam Driver has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Adam Driver has not appeared in the West End.

Adam Driver has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for "Burn This" and for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "Burn This."

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