Christopher Nolan

Biography

Born 07/30/1971

Thanks to his stylized, time-bending renovation of film noir conventions, director Christopher Nolan established himself as a creator of psychologically demanding films that defied classification. Though he made his feature debut with the ultra-low budget indie, “Following” (1998), Nolan put...
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Awards

  • In 2008, received ShoWest Award for Director of the Year
  • In 2003, received London Critics Circle Film Award for British Director of the Year
  • In 2002, received American Film Institute Award for Screenwriter of the Year

Highlights

  • In 2008, Helmed the second installment of the 'Batman' series, "The Dark Knight" with Christian Bale reprising the lead role
  • In 2008, Nominated for the 2008 Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film (“The Dark Knight”)
  • In 2006, Directed Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale in "The Prestige," about two rival magicians in the 19th century

Family & Companions

  • Emma Thomas: wife (Married in 1997; produced "Memento" (2000), "Batman Begins" (2005) and "The Dark Knight" (2008))
  • father: English
  • mother: American

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