Batman Begins and Dunkirk actor John Nolan dies aged 87

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12 Apr 2026 • 4:01 AM MYT
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  • John Nolan, the acclaimed actor and uncle of director Christopher Nolan and producer Jonathan Nolan, has passed away at the age of 87.
  • His death was first reported on Saturday by the Stratford-upon-Avon Herald, with further details not immediately available.
  • Nolan was a frequent collaborator with his nephew Christopher, appearing in films such as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises, Following, and Dunkirk.
  • He had a distinguished career spanning stage, television, and film, including performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company and roles in miniseries like Daniel Deronda.
  • His final screen appearance was in the series Dune: Prophecy, and he was married to actor Kim Hartman, with whom he had two children.

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