Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCaitlin HornikSaturday 11 April 2026 21:01 BSTJohn Nolan featured in Batman Begins (Warner Bros)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.In fullJohn Nolan death: Batman Begins actor and uncle of Christopher Nolan dies aged 87Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in