Being a Marine prepared Adam Driver for 'Star Wars' and success
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Serving in the Marine Corps put risk and failure into perspective for aspiring actor Adam Driver.
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Before Star Wars and Marriage Story, Adam Driver was a US Marine and his claim to Hollywood fame was through TV show Girls – interview
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Adam Driver at 40: Why He's Dubbed the Actor of His Generation
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Adam Driver on How Art Can Aid Service Members
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Star Wars' actor Adam Driver credits the military for acting success: 'It gives you a lot of confidence
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Adam Driver On Working With Martin Scorsese & Jim Jarmusch -- AwardsLine
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Adam Driver Net Worth (2023) From Star Wars and More - Parade
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Adam Driver - IMDb
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Adam Driver - Golden Globes
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Watch Marine Veteran Adam Driver Go Tactical on a Bunch of Dinosaurs in '65
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Adam Driver on 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' 'Girls,' and His Acting Process