Guide Note

Screenwriter Jonathan Nolan penned the Academy Award nominated screenplay Memento. He often collaborates with his brother, Christopher Nolan. The two have have also worked together on The Dark Knight and The Prestige.

Fast Facts

1. Born: 1976
2. Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
3. Awards: 1 Academy Award nomination
4. Brother and collaborator: Director Christopher Nolan
5. College: Georgetown University
6. AKA: Jonah Nolan
7. Co-wrote The Dark Knight with Christopher Nolan

• 2000: Memento
• 2006: The Prestige
• 2008: The Dark Knight
• 2009: Interstellar

• "So our job is done well in advance of the film. For us, it’s kind of been this fascinating experience of getting the work done and then waiting a couple of years to see what comes out the other end. It was enormously satisfying this time."—Jonathan Nolan, on working with his brother¹