John Nolan
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John Nolan was an English actor born in London in 1938 whose career included a long collaboration with director Christopher Nolan, beginning with a lead role in Nolan's micro-budget debut feature 'Following'. He went on to appear as Fredericks in both 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight Rises', and had a small but memorable role in 'Dunkirk' as a blind man comforting a shell-shocked soldier. Nolan achieved wider recognition as the mysterious antagonist John Greer across the CBS series 'Person of Interest'. He died in 2026, remembered for his understated, versatile character work across six decades.
John Nolan
6 Movies
15 Series
John Nolan was an English actor born in London in 1938 whose career included a long collaboration with director Christopher Nolan, beginning with a lead role in Nolan's micro-budget debut feature 'Following'. He went on to appear as Fredericks in both 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight Rises', and had a small but memorable role in 'Dunkirk' as a blind man comforting a shell-shocked soldier. Nolan achieved wider recognition as the mysterious antagonist John Greer across the CBS series 'Person of Interest'. He died in 2026, remembered for his understated, versatile character work across six decades.
TV Shows
Plays John Greer
Person of Interest
2011
Plays Geoff Hardcastle
Doomwatch
1970
Plays Nick Faunt
Shabby Tiger
1973
Plays Brian Gower
It's Murder. But Is It Art?
1972
Plays Apollo
The Serpent Son
1979
Plays Bernie Conway
The Sweeney
1975
Plays Paddy Burke
Enemy at the Door
1978
Plays Marty Fuller
Thriller
1973
Plays Corvis
Return of the Saint
1978
Plays Cliff Hunt
Strange Report
1969
Plays Mick
Hadleigh
1969
Plays Douglas Fredericks
Gotham Tonight
2008
Plays Speaker for the Hall
Dune: Prophecy
2024
Plays Willis
Dickens of London
1976
Plays Scott Taylor
Target
1977
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Dunkirk
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Dune: Prophecy
Speaker for the Hall · 1 episode
2024
TV
Dunkirk
Blind Man
2017
Film
The Dark Knight Rises
Fredericks
2012
Film
Person of Interest
John Greer · 29 episodes
2011–
TV
Gotham Tonight
Douglas Fredericks · 1 episode
2008
TV
Batman Begins
Fredericks
2005
Film
Following
The Policeman
1999
Film
Enemy at the Door
Paddy Burke · 1 episode
1980
TV
Return of the Saint
Corvis · 1 episode
1979
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Nolan still alive?
John Nolan passed away on April 11, 2026 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of John Nolan?
John Nolan is best known for roles in The Dark Knight Rises, Batman Begins, Dunkirk.
How many movies has John Nolan been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), John Nolan has appeared in 6 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was John Nolan's first movie?
The career of John Nolan began with Bequest to the Nation (1973).
What is John Nolan's most recent movie or series?
John Nolan's most recent release is Dune: Prophecy, which premiered on November 17, 2024.
What TV shows has John Nolan appeared in?
On television, John Nolan has appeared in Person of Interest, Dune: Prophecy, The Prisoner, The Sweeney.
John Nolan
1938-05-22 · London, England, UK
John Francis Nolan was a British actor known for his roles as John Greer in Person of Interest. He was also the uncle of Christopher and Johnathan Nolan.