Adam Driver’s Height, Age, Net Worth & Biography

Adam Driver’s height is 6’2” (189 cm).

One of the few celebrities nominated for the Triple Crown of Acting, Driver has garnered huge public attention thanks to his roles in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Not to mention, he is also famous for collaborating with auteur filmmakers, appearing in films like Paterson and Silence.

Adam Douglas Driver was born on the 19th of November 1983 in San Diego, California, U.S., to the family of Joe Douglas Driver and Nancy Needham. Having Dutch, English, German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry, Driver grew up with his older sister, April Driver.

As mentioned by Driver himself, the star had a wild childhood, climbing radio towers, setting objects on fire, and even co-founding a fight club with friends. He served in the United States Marine Corps for over two years before ending up in a mountain biking accident.

Adam Driver Bio

Driver’s acting career began after attending the University of Indianapolis. And fortunately, the star’s second audition at the Juilliard School for drama was accepted. Likewise, Driver also met his wife, Joanne Tucker, while being a member of the Drama Division’s Group 38.

In 2009, Driver got his first television role in The Unusuals. And, he received critical praise after being cast in the HBO comedy-drama series Girls. Driver received worldwide recognition after being cast in the Star Wars sequel trilogy about 5 years into his acting career.

The star’s success in acting has been remarkable, receiving around 96 nominations and winning 46 of them.

Full Name	Adam Douglas Driver
Nickname	Ears 2, The Driver
Profession	Actor
Famous for	Playing Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, starring as a poet in Jim Jarmusch’s Paterson and his supporting role in the HBO comedy-drama series Girls
Date of Birth	November 19, 1983
Age (as of 2023)	39 years
Birthplace	San Diego, California, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
School	Mishawaka High School
College	University of Indianapolis
Father’s Name	Joe Douglas Driver
Mother’s Name	Nancy Needham
Siblings	April Driver
Marital Status	Married
Girlfriend Name	N/A
Wife Name	Joanne Tucker
Friends Name	Daisy Ridley, Charlize Theron
Religion	Christian
Hometown	Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S.
Current Address	Brooklyn Heights, New York City, U.S.
Children	1
Hobbies	Reading books, Watching classic movies, Singing
Awards	MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Villain, Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, Santa Barbara International Film Festival for Outstanding Performers of the Year Award
Net Worth	$16 Million
Monthly Earning	$110,000

Physical Measurement & More

Driver is a tall man who fits into his roles perfectly and has received numerous compliments for it. However, you may be surprised to learn that during his college years, Driver was accused of being a flirtatious and volatile figure. Well, it’s for you to decide if he really seems that way or not.

Height (approx.)	In centimeters - 189 cm In meters - 1.89 m In feet inches - 6’2”
Weight (approx.)	88 kg
Eye Color	Hazel
Hair Color	Black

Social Media Account Link

Driver has frequently stated that he dislikes seeing his own performances. And perhaps that could be the reason why the star doesn’t use social media. Also, Driver is very cryptic about his personal life, as he hasn’t even made his son’s name public.

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Facts

The fight club Driver started with his friends was actually inspired by the 1999 film Fight Club, which they would conduct in an event space in the middle of the night.
When Driver went to see the Marine Corps recruiter, he was asked whether he was on the run from the cops, as he really wanted to leave quickly.
The star was actually rejected by the drama school at first. But after returning from the Marines, his luck took a turn.
Speaking of which, Driver had moved to Hollywood before but couldn’t even last a single week.
Driver’s initial success with Girls was unintentional, as the star never wanted to be on TV.
One of Driver’s great hobbies is singing, thanks to his being a part of the church choir during his childhood.

Commonly Asked Questions About Adam Driver

Was Adam Driver a Navy SEAL?

Although Driver was not a Navy SEAL, the star was actually in the Marine Corps for over 2 years.

Why was Adam Driver discharged?

Driver got into a mountain bike accident during his time in the Marine Corps, fracturing his sternum and admitting himself to a hospital until he was discharged.

Why is Adam Driver famous?

Driver’s biggest breakthrough came after playing the emotionally complex villain, Kylo Ren, in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, while his roles in other films and television series have also contributed to his fame.

Does Adam Driver watch himself?