Adam Driver
American actor, starred in Star Wars
Born
November 19th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Gained recognition for roles in film and television, with a prominent performance in the Star Wars sequel trilogy as Kylo Ren. Other notable works include dramatic roles in films such as Marriage Story and BlacKkKlansman. Received several awards throughout his career, including nominations for Academy Awards and Golden Globes.
Starred as Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Featured in Marriage Story, earning an Academy Award nomination
Played a lead role in BlacKkKlansman
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