Actor Adam Pilote He may have gotten his start on the HBO comedy “Girls,” but it was really his work on “Star Wars” that made him a household name. The actor first appeared as Kylo Ren/Ben Solo in “The Force Awakens” in 2015, “The Last Jedi” in 2017, and “The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019. Although he pitched another film to Disney, top executives stopped the project because they apparently didn’t see how Ben Solo could still be alive. Throughout his career, the United States Marine Corps veteran has earned three Emmy Award nominations, two Academy Award nominations, and even a Tony nomination. Earlier this year, he appeared in James Gray’s critically acclaimed “Paper Tiger,” which could earn him another Oscar nomination.
Adam Driver: how much is the “Star Wars” alum worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the “Megalopolis” actor is worth $23 million, putting him ahead of his “Star Wars” costars. According to the website, Oscar Isaac worth 12 million dollars, Marguerite Ridley worth $9 million, and John Boyega worth $8 million. Terribly, Anthony Danielswho has appeared in every “Star Wars” movie to date – mostly as C-3PO, is also worth just $8 million.
Of course, his net worth is nothing compared to that of his on-screen father, Harrison Fordwho has an impressive net worth of $350 million thanks to his long career and work in the “Indiana Jones” franchise. Marc Hamillwho played Luke Skywalker, is actually worth less than Adam Driver – his net worth is just $20 million.
How Adam Driver got his start
The actor was born in San Diego, California in November 1983, but later moved to Mishawaka, Indiana. He graduated from high school in 2001 and worked as a door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesman until September 11, prompting him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. After serving for three years, his unit was deployed to Iraq.
Unfortunately, he broke his sternum while mountain biking and was medically released before leaving the country. He then studied at the University of Indianapolis for a year before transferring to Juilliard, where he studied drama. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 2009.
Driver debuted in the HBO series Comedy Girls
While studying at Juilliard, he met his current wife, Joanne Tuckerwho is also an actress. After graduating, the couple decided to stay in New York. He appeared in several Broadway and Off-Broadway productions and worked as a waiter to pay the bills. He made his first film appearance in Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar” and his first television appearance in an episode of “The Unusuals”, before participating in the casting of Lena Dunham’s HBO comedy “Girls”.
Driver played the role from 2012 to 2017 and was nominated for three Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his work. He has worked with big stars, like Daniel Day-Lewis And Tommy Lee Jonesin the 2012 film “Lincoln” before appearing in other films like “Hungry Hearts” and “Inside Llewyn Davis,” which featured his future “Star Wars” co-star Oscar Isaac.
“Star Wars”, the actor’s big break
In 2015, Driver became a household name for playing the main villain in the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy. He played the role of Ben Solo, the son of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo, who fell to the dark side. After reprising the role in 2017’s “The Last Jedi,” his character was redeemed — and ultimately died — in 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker,” seemingly ending the Skywalker lineage.
Although the film caused controversy, many praised Driver’s acting. After starring in Martin Scorsese’s “Silence” and Jim Jarmusch’s “Paterson,” he began to gain recognition for his roles. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in “BlacKkKlansman” in 2018 and for an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in “Marriage Story” in 2019. Scarlett Johansson.
Driver has 7 projects currently in development
Earlier this year, Driver’s acting was praised in James Gray’s “Paper Tiger” when it debuted at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. He was rumored to star in the “Heat” sequel and also reunite with Kenneth Longergan in “Tomorrow Is A Drag.” Lonergan previously worked with Driver on the off-Broadway play “Hold On to Me Darling.”
As The Blast previously reported, he has also been tapped to star in a new Netflix series called “Rabbit, Rabbit.” Driver will also executive produce the series, which will be directed by Emmy winner Philip Barantini of “Adolescence” fame.
He was also tapped to star in Apple TV’s art world drama “The Dealer,” alongside the “Scenes From A Marriage” actress. Jessica Chastain. Among his many projects, Driver will also appear in “Alone at Dawn,” opposite Anne Hathaway.
The film, directed by Ron Howard, is based on the book of the same name by Dan Schilling and Lori Chapman Longfritz and is based on a true story. The novel tells the story of Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman’s fight to the death to save his fellow soldiers, and the ensuing investigation that ultimately earned him a Medal of Honor.
Will Adam Driver ever return to “Star Wars”?
Many fans are also hoping that he will return as Ben Solo in some way, potentially as the Force Ghost, in a future “Star Wars” project.
The next Lucasfilm film to revisit the timeline after the events of “The Rise of Skywalker” is “Star Wars: Starfighter,” which will hit theaters on May 28, 2027. Although it’s a standalone film, fans are still keeping their fingers crossed!
