Christopher Nolan Overview:
Christopher Nolan is a well known writer, producer and director best known for his non-linear storytelling. He was born on July 30, 1970, in London, England. Even when he was a 7 year old boy he used to have interest in filmmaking. His first debut was Following(1998). Throughout his career, the movies directed by him have grossed more than $5 billion worldwide. He is best known for the movies Inception(2010), The Dark Knight(2008). Some of his other popular movies are Interstellar (2014), Dunkirk (2017), Tenet (2020), The Prestige(2006).
| Full Name: Christopher Edward Nolan | |
| DOB: July 30, 1970 | |
| Nicknames: Woodcock | |
| Profession: Writer, Producer and Director | |
| Nationality: English | |
| First Debut: Following(1998) | |
| Spouse: Emma Thomas |
Christopher Nolan Net Worth and Earnings
According to a THR article, Christopher Nolan is the Hollywood’s highest-paid director in the motion picture industry. Christopher Nolan’s net worth is $250 million as per the year 2021.
Christopher Nolan’s Total earnings from major movies:
| Inception (2010) | $69,000,000 |
| Interstellar (2014) | $20,000,000 against 20% |
| Dunkirk (2017) | $20,000,000 + 20% of gross |
| The Dark Knight Rises (2012) | $56 million |
Christopher Nolan’s Awards
Christopher Nolan has received many international awards throughout his directing career. We have listed some of the awards he have received till 2020. He was nominated for 5 Oscars with another 139 wins.
| AACTA International Awards |
| Best Direction Dunkirk (2017) |
| Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA |
| Best Writing Interstellar (2014) Shared with: Jonathan Nolan Best Director Inception (2010) Best Writing Inception (2010) Best Writing The Dark Knight (2008) Shared with: Jonathan Nolan Best Writing Batman Begins (2005) Shared with: David S. Goyer |
| AFI Awards, USA |
| Screenwriter of the Year Memento (2000) |
| African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) |
| Best Director Inception (2010) |
| Alliance of Women Film Journalists |
| Hall of Shame For insisting that TENET be screened exclusively in theaters during a pandemic. |
| American Cinema Editors, USA |
| Winner Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award |
| American Society of Cinematographers, USA |
| Winner Board of the Governors Award |
| Art Directors Guild |
| Winner Contribution to Cinematic Imagery Award |
| Atlanta Film Critics Circle |
| Best Director Dunkirk (2017) |
| Austin Film Critics Association |
| Best Director The Dark Knight (2008) Best Adapted Screenplay The Dark Knight (2008) Shared with: Jonathan Nolan |
| Awards Circuit Community Awards |
| Best Original Screenplay Inception (2010) Best Original Screenplay Inception (2010) Best Motion Picture The Dark Knight (2008) Shared with: Charles Roven Emma Thomas Best Adapted Screenplay The Prestige (2006) Shared with: Jonathan Nolan |
| BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards |
| Artistic Excellence in Directing |
| Blue Ribbon Awards |
| Best Foreign Film The Dark Knight (2008) |
| British Independent Film Awards |
| Best Foreign Independent Film – English Language Memento (2000) |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards |
| Best Action Movie Inception (2010) Best Action Movie The Dark Knight (2008) Best Screenplay Memento (2000) |
