Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan

British-American filmmaker (born 1970)

Sir Christopher Edward Nolan is a British and American filmmaker. As a significant auteur of his generation, he has established himself a major figure of 21st-century Hollywood. His films have earned over $6 billion worldwide, making him the seventh 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 appointed as a CBE in 2019 and was knighted in 2024 for his contributions to film.

Also known as...Christopher Edward Nolan, Sir Christopher Edward Nolan, and Sir Christopher Nolan
Lupita Nyong’o defends 'Odyssey' casting

Lupita Nyong’o defends 'Odyssey' casting Lupita Nyong’o dismisses racist backlash over her casting in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'