Jonathan Nolan Wiki Biography
Jonathan “Jonah” Nolan is a British-American screenwriter, television producer, director and author. He is the creator of the crime drama series Person of Interest and he has co-written several screenplays with his brother, filmmaker Christopher Nolan, including The Dark Kni…
| Full Name | Jonathan Nolan |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Date Of Birth | June 6, 1976 |
| Place Of Birth | London, United Kingdom |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Profession | Screenwriter, Film Producer, Author, Television Director, Actor, Television producer |
| Education | Georgetown University |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Lisa Joy |
| Parents | Christina Nolan, Brendan Nolan |
| Siblings | Christopher Nolan, Matthew Francis Nolan |
| Nicknames | Jonah Nolan , Jonathan “Jonah” Nolan , Jonah |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0634300 |
| Awards | Saturn Award, Bram Stoker Award for Best Screenplay |
| Nominations | Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: New Series, Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Edgar Award for Best Television Episode Teleplay, Nebula Award for Best Script, Wri… |
| Movies | Interstellar, The Dark Knight Rises, The Dark Knight, The Prestige, Memento |
| TV Shows | Person of Interest, Westworld |
| Quote | |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on ‘Person of Interest’] (It’s) maybe the only show I can think of that started out science fiction, and then by season three was basically a documentary. |
| 2 | [on working with his brother, Christopher Nolan]: I’ve always suspected that it has something to do with the fact that he’s left-handed and I’m right-handed, because he’s somehow able to look at my ideas and flip them around in a way that’s just a little bit more twisted and interesting. It’s great to be able to work with him like that. |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Due to their successful career, Christopher and Jonathan Nolan has developed a dedicated cult following. Many of whom identify themselves as ‘Nolanists’ who can be described as those who support the ideology of Nolanism. |
| 2 | In a promotional interview He and His wife Lisa Joy conducted before the premiere of their HBO show Westworld, Lisa Joy stated that she and Jonah are both “huge fans” of the HBO hit drama series Game of Thrones. |
| 3 | Claims to have writer’s block everyday. Also considers himself to be a writer who “hates writing”, but loves “having written”. |
| 4 | According to a Larry King interview, his favorite place to write is the beach, and his favorite time to write is midnight. |
| 5 | Uncle of Magnus Nolan. Brother-in-law of producer Emma Thomas. |
| 6 | Did an uncredited rewrite of Terminator Salvation (2009). |
| 7 | Born in London and raised in the Chicago area. |
| 8 | Nephew of John Nolan. |
| 9 | Younger brother of Christopher Nolan. |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westworld | TV Series created for television by – 10 episodes, 2016 written by – 5 episodes, 2016 developer – 1 episode, 2017 writer – 1 episode, 2017 story by – 1 episode, 2016 teleplay by – 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| Person of Interest | TV Series created by – 103 episodes, 2011 – 2016 written by – 8 episodes, 2011 – 2016 story – 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Interstellar | 2014 | written by | |
| The Dark Knight Rises | 2012 | screenplay | |
| The Dark Knight | 2008 | screenplay | |
| The Prestige | 2006 | screenplay | |
| Memento | 2000 | short story “Memento Mori” |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person of Interest | 2011-2016 | TV Series executive producer – 103 episodes | |
| Westworld | 2016-2017 | TV Series executive producer – 11 episodes |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westworld | 2016 | TV Series 2 episodes | |
| Person of Interest | 2013 | TV Series 1 episode |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person of Interest | 2016 | TV Series | Man on Times Square |
| Taking Back Sunday: TAYF10 Live from the Starland Ballroom | 2013 | TV Movie |
Camera Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Following | 1998 | grip | |
| Doodlebug | 1997 | Short grip |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memento | 2000 | production assistant – as Jonah Nolan |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy of a Scene | 2001 | TV Series documentary special thanks – 1 episode |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside ‘Interstellar’ | 2015 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show | 2014 | Documentary | Himself |
| Larry King Now | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy | 2013 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Ending the Knight | 2012 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Living in the Age of Surveillance | 2012 | Video short | Himself |
| The Director’s Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan | 2007 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Film ’72 | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Writing | Interstellar (2014) |
| 2009 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Writing | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2008 | Austin Film Critics Award | Austin Film Critics Association | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2008 | Scream Award | Scream Awards | Best Scream-Play | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2007 | IOMA | Italian Online Movie Awards (IOMA) | Best Adapted Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura non originale) | The Prestige (2006) |
| 2002 | Bram Stoker Award | Bram Stoker Awards | Screenplay | Memento (2000) |
| 2001 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Memento (2000) |
| 2001 | Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award | Sundance Film Festival | Memento (2000) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cinema Bloggers Award | Cinema Bloggers Awards, Portugal | Best Screenplay – International Competition | Interstellar (2014) |
| 2015 | Hugo | Hugo Awards | Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form | Interstellar (2014) |
| 2015 | Bradbury Award | Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America | Interstellar (2014) | |
| 2014 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Interstellar (2014) |
| 2014 | Screenplay Competition | Screenwriters Choice Awards, Online | Best Original Screenplay | Interstellar (2014) |
| 2009 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Adapted Screenplay | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2009 | Hugo | Hugo Awards | Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2009 | ICS Award | International Cinephile Society Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2009 | OFCS Award | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2009 | Nebula Award | Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America | Best Script | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2009 | WGA Award (Screen) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2008 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Screenplay, Adapted | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2008 | HFCS Award | Houston Film Critics Society Awards | Best Screenplay | The Dark Knight (2008) |
| 2008 | Nebula Award | Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America | Best Script | The Prestige (2006) |
| 2007 | Hugo | Hugo Awards | Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form | The Prestige (2006) |
| 2007 | OFCS Award | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Prestige (2006) |
| 2006 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Prestige (2006) |
| 2006 | Golden Schmoes | Golden Schmoes Awards | Best Screenplay of the Year | The Prestige (2006) |
| 2002 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Memento (2000) |
2nd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | The Dark Knight (2008) |
3rd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Original Screenplay of the Decade | Memento (2000) |