John Nolan

Actor

British Westminster, London, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth22/05/1938
Age87 years (died on 11, Apr, 2026)
BirthplaceWestminster, London, England
Date of Death11/04/2026

Latest News about John Nolan

11/04/2026

John Nolan, the veteran British actor recognized for his roles as Wayne Enterprises board member Douglas Fredericks in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises, as well as John Greer in Person of Interest, passed away at the age of 87. No cause of death was disclosed in family reports. His nephew, director Christopher Nolan, shared a heartfelt tribute mourning the loss of the first artist he knew.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJohn Francis Nolan
Famous forRole of Douglas Fredericks in Batman series

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight65 Kg (143 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest40 inches
Waist32 inches
Biceps12 inches
Eye ColourBlue
Hair ColourSalt & pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Drama Centre, London

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
EthnicityIrish
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsKim Hartman (Actress)
Marriage DateYear, 1975

Family

Wife/SpouseKim Hartman (Actress)
Children
  • Son- Tom
  • Daughter- Miranda
Parents
FatherFrancis Thomas Nolan (Navigator)
SiblingsBrother- Brendan James Nolan (Advertising head, 1936-2009)
Other Relatives
Nephew(s)
Grandchildren
  • Kara
  • Dylan

Career

Achievements
  • Performed in BBC miniseries Daniel Deronda
  • Portrayed Geoff Hardcastle in BBC's Doomwatch
  • Starred in Shabby Tiger on ITV
  • Played significant roles at Royal Court Company and Royal Shakespeare Company
  • Featured in films including Terror and The World Is Full of Married Men
  • Acted in Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
  • Appeared in Dunkirk (2017)
  • Recurring role as John Greer in Person of Interest (seasons 3-5)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in an Irish family and toured Ireland in a travelling company
2. Studied at the Drama Centre in London
3. Acted in major plays and productions throughout his career
4. Known for his strong baritone voice used in TV and radio commercials
5. Appeared as The Policeman in Christopher Nolan's Following
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