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 young age. After studying English literature at University College London, he made several short films before his feature film debut with Following (1998). Nolan gained international recognition with his second film, Memento (2000), and transitioned into studio filmmaking with Insomnia (2002).
Filmography
Christopher Nolan's best-known films, from newest to oldest.
- 2026The OdysseyDirector · Screenplay
- 2023OppenheimerDirector · Screenplay
- 2020TenetDirector · Screenplay
- 2017DunkirkDirector · Screenplay
- 2015QuayDirector · Music · Cinematography · Editing
- 2014InterstellarDirector · Screenplay
- 2012The Dark Knight RisesDirector · Screenplay
- 2010InceptionDirector · Screenplay
- 2008The Dark KnightDirector · Screenplay
- 2007Cinema 16: European Short Films (U.S. Edition)Director
- 2006The PrestigeDirector · Screenplay
- 2005Batman BeginsDirector · Screenplay
- 2003Cinema16: British Short FilmsDirector
- 2002InsomniaDirector
- 2000MementoDirector · Screenplay
- 1999FollowingDirector · Screenplay · Cinematography · Editing
- 1997DoodlebugDirector · Screenplay · Cinematography · Editing
- 1996LarcenyDirector · Screenplay · Editing
- 1990TarantellaDirector · Screenplay · Cinematography · Editing
- —The Raccoon KillerDirector
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