Christopher Nolan

British and American filmmaker (born 1970)
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Sir Christopher Edward Nolan is a British and American filmmaker. Known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, he is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century. Nolan's films have earned over $6 billion worldwide, making him the seventh-highest-grossing film director of all time. His accolades include two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and two British Academy Film Awards. Nolan was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019, and received a knighthood in 2024 for his contributions to film.

Date of Birth30th July 1970
Age54 Years
Zodiac SignLeo
CountryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Birth PlaceLondon
NationalityUnited Kingdom
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
EducationUniversity College London, Haileybury and Imperial Service College
AwardsIndiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Director, Edgar Awards, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Saturn Award, Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Golden Globe Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Picture
Occupationfilm director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, writer, camera operator, film actor, executive producer, film editor, cinematographer, director
ReferenceIMDB