Adam Driver net worth: 'House of Gucci' star was a US Marine before entering Hollywood
If there’s one actor who has taken the world by storm, then it is none other than Adam Driver. He never intended to be an actor and had some other things in his mind. But he was meant to be an actor and enthralled everyone with his acting skills.
Driver is all set to take everyone on a thrilling ride with ‘House of Gucci’ alongside Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, and Jeremy Irons. The film is set in Italy, spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge and it depicts the events and aftermath of the 1995 murder of Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver), Italian businessman and head of the fashion house Gucci, by his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga). The actor received a lot of praise for his work in recent years and is quickly turning out to be one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. Apart from being a bankable actor, Driver has also made a lot of money through acting. So, let’s take a look at his net worth.
Early life and career
Born on November 19, 1983, Adam Driver enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly after the 9/11 attacks. He was assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines as an 81mm mortarman. However, he was medically discharged with the rank of Lance Corporal after fracturing his sternum.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2009.
Driver made his television debut in 2009 with ‘The Unusuals’. Meanwhile, in 2010, he featured on three TV shows such as ‘Law & Order’, ‘You Don’t Know Jack’, and ‘The Wonderful Maladys’. On the other hand, in 2011, he made his feature film debut with ‘J. Edgar’ opposite Leornardo DiCaprio and Armie Hammer. Since then, he appeared in minor roles in movies like ‘Frances Ha’ and ‘Lincoln’. But it was in 2015 that he garnered universal recognition with her role of Kylo Ren in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’. That role made him an instant superstar and he started getting more roles. In 2018, he worked with Spike Lee in ‘BlackKklansman’ and earned wider recognition.
Since then, Driver has featured in ventures like ‘Silence’, ‘Marriage Story’, ‘Annette’, and ‘The Last Duel’.
Charity
The superstar runs a non-profit organization called Arts in the Armed Forces. According to its website, it “honors and enriches the lives of the US military community by offering powerful shared experiences in theater and film. Featuring professional artists and contemporary American content, we create space for meaningful dialogue, igniting connection and deepening our capacity for understanding around our common humanity.”
Real Estate
In 2017, Driver and his wife Joanne Tucker checked out a home that was estimated at $4.79 million. The house was constructed in a space of 5,444-square-foot space and had a lot of other amazing things.
Achievements and Awards
The actor has received several nominations at various award ceremonies over the years and garnered a lot of success. His first Oscar nomination came for ‘BlackKklansman’ and in 2019, he garnered a Best Actor nod for ‘Marriage Story’. Apart from that, he has received four nominations at the Primetime Emmys for ‘Girls’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’.
He has been nominated for two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, and three Screen Actors Guild awards in his career.
What is Adam Driver's net worth?
Adam Driver has been a force to be reckoned with in recent years and he surely has made a lot of money. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor's net worth is estimated at $16 million. Most of his earnings have come through his roles in numerous projects.
‘House of Gucci’ is scheduled to hit theatres on November 24.