![Director Christopher Nolan](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/christopher-nolan.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Director
Biography: Nolan's films which include "The Dark Knight" trilogy, "Inception", "The Prestige", and "Interstellar", have earned 26 Oscar nominations and grossed over 4 billion dollars.
His films are best known for their philosophical, sociological and ethical concepts, exploring human morality.
Born: July 30, 1970
Birthplace: London, England
Age: 53 years old
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
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Historical Events
- 2005-06-15 "Batman Begins", directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Katie Holmes goes on wide release
- 2008-07-14 "The Dark Knight" directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, premieres in New York
- 2010-07-08 "Inception", directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, premieres in London
- 2012-07-16 "The Dark Knight Rises", directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway, premieres in New York
- 2017-07-13 "Dunkirk" film directed by Christopher Nolan with ensemble cast including Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy premieres in London, England
- 2024-01-07 80th Golden Globes: Best Film "Oppenheimer" (drama), "Poor Things" (comedy/musical), Best TV Series "Succession", Best Director Christopher Nolan, Acting: Cillian Murphy, Lily Gladstone
- 2024-02-18 77th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) "Oppenheimer" Best Film, Christopher Nolan Best Director, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy acting awards
- 2024-03-10 96th Academy Awards: Best Film "Oppenheimer"; Best Director Christopher Nolan, acting Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr, Da'vine Joy Randolph; Ryan Gosling sings "I'm Just Ken"
Biographies and Sources
- 2024 Nominees - Oscars.org
- Bafta Awards 2024: The complete list of winners and nominees - BBC News
- Who won Golden Globes for 2024? See the full winners list here - CBS News