Christopher Edward Nolan was born on 30 July 1970, in Westminster, London. His father, Brendan James Nolan, was a British advertising executive of Irish descent who worked … See more

Nolan is married to Emma Thomas, whom he met at University College London when he was 19. She has worked as a producer on all of his films … See more

Nolan has made some of the most influential and popular films of his time. Many of his films have been regarded by critics as among the best of their respective decades, and according to The Wall Street Journal, his "ability to combine box-office success … See more

Nolan has been nominated for eight Academy Awards (winning two), eight British Academy Film Awards (winning two) and six See more

1993–2003: Early career and breakthrough
After earning his bachelor's degree in English literature in … See more

Nolan's films are largely centred in metaphysical themes, exploring the concepts of time, memory and personal identity. His work is characterised by mathematically inspired ideas … See more

• Following (1998)
• Memento (2000)
• Insomnia (2002)
• Batman Begins (2005)
• The Prestige (2006) See more