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Christopher Nolan

Born
Jul 30, 1970 · Age 56
Place of birth
Westminster, London, England, UK
Gender
Male
Movie credits
36
TV credits
15
Directing credits
19
Also known as (5)
  • Christopher Edward Nolan
  • Chris Nolan
  • Sir Christopher Nolan
  • Sir Christopher Edward Nolan
  • Christopher E. Nolan

Biography

Christopher Nolan (born 30 July 1970) is a British and American filmmaker. Known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, Nolan is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century. His films have earned over $7.7 billion worldwide, making him the third-highest-grossing film director of all time. Nolan's accolades include two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two British Academy Film Awards. He was also appointed a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 2019 and was knighted in 2024 for his contributions to film. Nolan developed an interest in filmmaking from a…