# Christopher Nolan | ![img \|150](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Christopher_Nolan_Cannes_2018.jpg/320px-Christopher_Nolan_Cannes_2018.jpg) | Sir Christopher Edward Nolan is a British and American filmmaker. Known for his Hollywood blockbusters with complex storytelling, he is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century. Nolan's films have earned over $6 billion worldwide, making him the seventh-highest-grossing film director of all time. His accolades include two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and two British Academy Film Awards. Nolan was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019, and received a knighthood in 2024 for his contributions to film. | |-|-| | | wikipedia:: [Christopher Nolan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan) |