Christopher Nolan British Actor Born in 1970
Christopher Nolan · film director and screenwriter · British
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Biography
Christopher Nolan, born 30 July 1970 in City of Westminster, is a British actor. He is currently 56 years old. Among the titles he is known for are The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Batman Begins (2005).
He appears in Doodlebug (1997), the earliest title among his listed credits. He has 19 films on record from 1997 to 2026. The Odyssey (2026) is the newest entry in his credits. The records also name him as director on 16 titles, including The Odyssey, writer on 14 titles, including The Odyssey, and creator on The Dark Knight.
The records list 12 awards won and 8 nominations for him. He won The Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award in 2001 for Memento, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is Knight Bachelor in 2024.
Filmography
19 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Odyssey | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2020 | Tenet | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2017 | Behind the Scenes | Film | |
| 2017 | Dunkirk | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2015 | Quay | Director | Film |
| 2014 | Interstellar | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2013 | Man of Steel | Writer | Film |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2011 | These Amazing Shadows | Film | |
| 2010 | Inception | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | Creator, Director, Writer | Film |
| 2006 | The Prestige | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2005 | Batman Begins | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2002 | Insomnia | Director | Film |
Show all 19 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Memento | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1998 | Following | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1997 | Doodlebug | Director, Writer | Film |
| Larceny | Director | Film |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 8 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Academy Award for Best Director | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | Academy Award for Best Picture | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | BAFTA Award for Best Direction | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | Oppenheimer | Won |
| 2024 | Knight Bachelor | Won | |
| 2019 | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | |
| 2011 | Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form | Inception | Won |
| 2010 | Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director | Won | |
| 2002 | Edgar Awards | Won | |
| 2001 | The Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award | Memento | Won |
| Bradbury Award | Won | ||
| Saturn Awards | Won | ||
| 2024 | Academy Award for Best Director | Oppenheimer | Nominated |
| 2024 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Oppenheimer | Nominated |
| 2018 | Academy Award for Best Director | Dunkirk | Nominated |
Show all 20 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Academy Award for Best Picture | Dunkirk | Nominated |
| 2018 | European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film | Dunkirk | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy Award for Best Picture | Inception | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Inception | Nominated |
| 2002 | Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Memento | Nominated |
Personal life
He has been married to Emma Thomas since 1997. He has 3 children on record. Education on record includes University College London and Haileybury and Imperial Service College.
Christopher Nolan Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Christopher Nolan?
Christopher Nolan is 56 years old, born on 30 July 1970 in City of Westminster.
What is Christopher Nolan known for?
Christopher Nolan is known for The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Batman Begins (2005).
What is Christopher Nolan’s nationality?
Christopher Nolan is British, born in City of Westminster.
Who is Christopher Nolan married to?
Christopher Nolan is married to Emma Thomas; they married in 1997.
Has Christopher Nolan won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including Academy Award for Best Director (2024) for Oppenheimer.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q25191), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Republic of Korea · CC BY-SA 4.0
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