Actor Adam Driver’s path to fame was unconventional. After high school, with no clear direction, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines following the September 11, 2001 attacks. His military service helped him develop the discipline that later contributed to his acting career.
Injured in a biking accident, Driver couldn’t be deployed but soon transitioned to acting, landing a role on HBO’s Girls. His success led to a major role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Passionate about blending military and the arts, Driver founded Arts in the Armed Forces, providing free theater performances for military members, including those in hospitals
