▲A critically-acclaimed film, it was released theatrically on November 6, 2019 and later on Netflix.

▲This film, regarding the 9/11 inquiry, was very well received by those who saw it at the Sundance Film Festival.

▲Driver starred in Spike Lee's film as an undercover detective. The film centers on the infiltration of the KKK and was highly successful at the box office.

▲Driver was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2019 Academy Awards for his role as Detective Philip Zimmerman in 'BlacKkKlansman.'

▲A film in development for many years by director Terry Gilliam, Driver was cast and the film was finally made. Unfortunately, it was not a successful endeavor.

▲Driver appeared in Steven Soderbergh's 2017 heist comedy, which was both critically acclaimed and also a box-office success.

▲In 2014, Driver appeared in Noah Baumbach's film, which was a moderate financial success and received well critically.

▲Driver starred as a police officer in this 2019 Jim Jarmusch film, which holds average reviews from critics.

▲In 2011, we saw Adam Driver's first film debut, though it was minor. He briefly starred in the Clint Eastwood-directed 'J. Edgar,' and it was a box-office success.

▲Driver has had the honor of the coveted position of 'SNL' host three times: in 2016, 2018, and 2020.

▲Driver had the honor of appearing as himself in a 2015 episode, entitled 'Every Man's Dream.'

▲The year after Driver began starring in 'Girls,' the show won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy. He was also nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series three times for his role on the show!

▲Driver first made his way onto the small screen with a few bit parts in ongoing series. He first appeared in one episode of a show called 'The Unusuals,' and went on to appear in several other series, including 'Law & Order.'

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Driver stars in this historic film directed by Ridley Scott. The 2021 film was written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, who also star.

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In 2016, Driver featured in this video game in a voice-only part. He reprises his role as the film's villain, Kylo Ren.

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Driver received a lot of critical praise for this performance. Like its predecessor, it was one of the most financially successful films of all time.

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Also directed by Ridley Scott, 'House of Gucci' hit theaters in November 2021. Driver stars alongside Lady Gaga, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, and Al Pacino.

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Driver reprised his role as Kylo Ren in the last installment of the "sequel trilogy" in the 'Star Wars' franchise.

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While 2016's 'Paterson' was very small and independent, it was received with almost universal acclaim by the critics. Driver was nominated for numerous awards from critics associations.

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In 2016, Driver starred in Martin Scorsese's 'Silence,' which was a critical success despite being a commercial failure.

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Driver portrayed Kylo Ren for the first time in this enormous 2015 success. It is one of the most profitable films of all time and was critically praised.

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Driver wasn't a fan of TV and almost didn't bother going to the audition for 'Girls.' He was doing theater at the time and thought TV was "evil." Luckily for fans he did go, and the rest is history!

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Driver got his big break on this show in 2012. He went on to appear in numerous episodes, arguably kick-starting his path to fame and greater success.

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Adam Driver had an unusual route to fame. A former member of the US Marine Corps, he persisted in following his ambition of becoming an actor.

Starting off with plays and TV, with a role as a major character on the hit TV show 'Girls,' he quickly got his shot at films. Since then, the range and breadth of his output in cinema has been remarkable.

Click through this gallery to find out more about Adam Driver's meteoric rise to fame!

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He stars alongside Greta Gerwig and Don Cheadle in the Noah Baumbach-directed film 'White Noise,' set for release in select cinemas on November 25, after which it will be released on Netflix on December 30.

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Driver co-starred with Marion Cotillard in Leos Carax's film 'Annette,' released in 2021.

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Before appearing in films, Driver appeared in several plays from 2009-2012. He then took a seven-year hiatus, before returning to the stage in 2019 with 'Burn This.