Adam Driver first appeared in the HBO television pilot ‘The Wonderful Maladys.’ The pilot episode was filmed in 2009 but it never went on air. That same year, he also appeared in the Episode: "The E.I.D." of the American crime television series ‘The Unusuals.’ In 2010, he starred as ‘Glen Stetson’ in the made-for-television biopic ‘You Don't Know Jack’ directed by Adam Mazer. The film earned wide praise from critics and holds a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Driver made his silver screen debut in the 2011 Clint Eastwood-directed American biographical drama film ‘J. Edgar.’ The film received a mixed response from critics and grossed over $84 million at the box office. In 2012, he starred as ‘Lev Shapiro’ in the American black and white comedy-drama film ‘Frances Ha’ directed by Noah Baumbach. The film opened to critical acclaim and grossed over $11.3 million on a $3 million budget. That same year, he also portrayed ‘Samuel Beckwith’ in the Steven Spielberg-directed American biographical historical drama film ‘Lincoln.’ The film saw universal acclaim upon release and received 12 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. It was also a major commercial success and grossed over $275.3 million on a $65 million budget. Driver joined the main cast of the American comedy-drama television series ‘Girls’ in 2012. He played the role of ‘Adam Sackler’ which earned him 3 ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ nominations. The series ran for 6 seasons and aired its final episode in 2017.
Driver was next seen in films like ‘Bluebird’ (2013), ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ (2013), ‘Tracks’ (2013), ‘Hungry Hearts’ (2014), ‘This Is Where I Leave You’ (2014), ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ (2015), ‘Midnight Special’ (2016), ‘Silence’ (2016), ‘Logan Lucky’ (2017), and ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ (2017). In 2018, he starred as ‘Det. Philip "Flip" Zimmerman’ in the American biographical crime film ‘BlacKkKlansman’ directed by Spike Lee. The film received wide acclaim from critics and grossed over $93.4 million on a budget of $15 million. Driver also received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the film. He received another Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of ‘Charlie Barber’ in the 2019 drama film ‘Marriage Story’ directed by Noah Baumbach. The film opened to critical acclaim and holds a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. That same year, he also played the role of ‘Daniel J. Jones’ in the Scott Z. Burns-directed American political drama film ‘The Report.’ The film received positive reviews from critics. Driver was last seen in the 2021 American biographical crime drama film, ‘House of Gucci’ directed by Ridley Scott. The film opened to a mixed reception and grossed over $156.8 million on a budget of $75 million.
Marriage Story is a critically acclaimed and award-winning drama film which tells the story of a married couple, a successful stage director and an actress, who are going through a divorce. However, the divorce gets more and more complicated over time.
30 years after the fall of the Empire, the First Order emerges to threaten the New Republic. Captured by dark warrior Kylo Ren, Resistance pilot Poe Dameron sends information about self-exiled Jedi Luke's location via a BB-8 robot. Scavenger Rey retrieves it, and must take it to General Leia with help from renegade stormtrooper Finn and legendary smuggler Han Solo.
When Mort Altman passes away, his last wish makes his four grown-up children stay together for a week at their family-home. As the four siblings with totally different personalities, who are not much in touch, reconnect with each other amidst their spouses, exes and free-speaking mother, they come to terms with their past and present relationships, with support of their loved ones.
In Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we see the good guys, aka the Resistance, battle it out with the bad guys, also known as the First Order in epic style. Featuring recurring heroes like Han Solo and Princess Leia, this epic space opera is the third part of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
This biographical black comedy film, tells the story of how Ron Stallworth, an African-American detective, embarks on a mission to infiltrate a branch of the Ku Klux Klan, an infamous white supremacist group.
The movie finds Rey, Finn, and Poe leading the Resistance against Kylo Ren and the First Order. What follows is Kylo’s path to redemption and Rey discovering that she is the grandchild of the still-living Emperor Palpatine. The Resistance wins but Kylo ends up sacrificing himself to save Rey who then takes up the mantle of Skywalker.
Laid off from his tunnel construction job under the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Jimmy Logan teams up with his war veteran brother Clyde, who has lost his lower arm in Iraq, to rob the Speedway. For help, they enlist their hairstylist sister Mellie, safe-cracker Joe Bang, now in jail, and Joe's dimwitted brothers, Sam and Fish. But very soon a mix up forces them to put off the operation.
The Adam Project is a science fiction action adventure comedy film which tells the story of Adam, a time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed who crash-lands in 2022. He meets his 12 year old self, and teams up with him to save the future.
Frances Halladay, 27-year-old aspiring dancer, moves to New York to live her big dreams, though she has to face several ups-and-downs. She travels through the life with a zest and wit despite not having an apartment to live, or proper job to pay bills, and despite strained relationship with best friend Sophie; however, she holds abundant hope that good things will come her way.
The Report is a historical drama thriller film which revolves around FBI agent Daniel Jones, who performs investigation into the use of torture on suspected terrorists by the CIA. This soon leads him to shocking secrets.
Tracks is an adventure drama film which tells the story of an Australian woman who embarks on a solo trip across the desert, accompanied only by her dog and four camels.
Steven Spielberg's Lincoln takes you back in time to watch the making of a historic moment as the US President gets the House of Representatives to pass the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution which abolished slavery.
House of Gucci is a crime drama film which revolves around the story of Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider with humble origins, who marries into the Gucci family after charming their son Maurizio Gucci. Soon, their romance turns into a fight for control of the famliy business.
The biographical drama is based on the life and career of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. It follows Hoover’s journey as he rises through the ranks using ruthless tactics to keep America safe. While he becomes one of the most powerful men in the USA, the movie also reveals his many questionable decisions.
After a cult tries to exploit 8 years old Alton Meyer who was born with extraordinary supernatural powers, his biological father, Roy, rescues the child. Now on the run from FBI and cult members, Roy must protect the child at all costs and help Alton to return to his real world.
Documentary filmmaker Josh Srebnick and wife Cornelia are apparently happily married middle-aged couple; but everything is not so rosy on professional and personal fronts. Then they meet a generation younger charming couple, Jamie and Darby, who bring freshness in older couple’s life. They enjoy being around the youngsters and try doing things they do. Will this friendship rejuvenate Josh and Cornelia’s lives?
Henry is a stand-up comedian living in Los Angeles, who is known for his fierce humor. He falls for Ann, an international renowned opera singer. They soon become a happy and glamorous couple, but they are unaware that their first child Annette, who is going to be born with a special gift, is going to turn their lives upside down.
In 17th century, two Jesuit priests travel to Japan, trying to locate their mentor, who they have heard has committed apostasy. Once there, they find that Christians have gone underground and if caught are subjected to inhuman torture. They too are caught and while one of them embraces death, the other decides to apostate in order to save the life of his followers.
Released in some countries as What If, the film focuses on the relationship between Wallace and Chantry. After being cheated in love, Wallace has stopped socializing, to the extent of dropping out of medical college. On the other hand, Chantry is an animator, having a longtime boyfriend. They meet and quickly become good friends. But what about love?
The dark comedy follows the life of struggling folk singer Llewyn Davis for a week as he sorts through his messy life and struggles to achieve a successful career after the failure of his debut album ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’. His choices lead him down a path of failure and dejection.
The Dead Don’t Die is a comedy horror film which takes us to a peaceful town named Centerville, where things suddenly change, when the dead start rising from their graves. Now, since the townspeople have never experienced a zombie apocalypse in their lives, they are at a loss what to do.
Adam Driver Awards
| Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens | Best Villain | 2016 |
