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Christopher Nolan

born 1970

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Sir Christopher Edward Nolan 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 almost $8 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.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
July 30, 1970
City of Westminster
Citizenship

England · United States

Occupations & fields
film directorscreenwriterfilm producerwritercamera operatorfilm actor
Awards & honours
Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best DirectorEdgar AwardsCommander of the Order of the British EmpireSaturn AwardsThe Waldo Salt Screenwriting AwardHugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
Field and occupation
americko-britský režisér a scenárista
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