Christopher Nolan British Actor From City of Westminster
Christopher Nolan · film director and screenwriter · British
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Biography
Christopher Nolan is a British actor born on 30 July 1970 in City of Westminster. He is recognised for appearances in The Dark Knight (2008) and Interstellar (2014).
Early life
He attended University College London and Haileybury and Imperial Service College.
Career
The earliest of his listed screen credits is Doodlebug, from 1997. In total, 19 films are listed from 1997 to 2026. The list ends, for now, with The Odyssey (2026). Beyond acting, the credits show him as director on 16 titles, including Inception, writer on 14 titles, including Batman Begins, and creator on The Dark Knight.
Recognition
Christopher Nolan has collected two Academy Awards (2024). Christopher Nolan also has received the BAFTA Award for Best Direction (2024) for Oppenheimer and the Golden Globe Award for Best Director (2024) for Oppenheimer. His nominations include the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay in 2002 for Memento. Altogether, 12 wins and 8 nominations are listed.
Personal life
He has been married to Emma Thomas since 1997. He has 4 children on record.
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 |
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| 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 |
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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 (2008) and Interstellar (2014).
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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