John Nolan dead: Batman and Dunkirk star dies aged 87 as wife shares tribute

John Nolan dead: Batman and Dunkirk star dies aged 87 as wife shares tributeActor John Nolan who appeared in the likes of Batman and Dunkirk, and was also the uncle of legendary director, Christopher Nolan, has died, it's been announced3amDaniel Bird Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor18:36, 11 Apr 2026Updated 18:54, 11 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesActor John Nolan has died(Image: FilmMagic)A Batman and Dunkirk star has died. John Nolan's widow, Kim Hartman, described him as "a free spirit, who always knew what he wanted and acted on his own terms; the only truly original thinker I think I ever knew. Articulate, intelligent, and with an anarchic wit, he was always willing to see both sides of an argument."‌She added: "He was also the kindest person I ever knew – and animals loved him too!" and continued: "John was a popular and talented teacher, whether explaining a Shakespeare soliloquy or how to swing a golf club, and was devoted to his family."‌Born on 22nd May 1938, Nolan died on 11th April. The acting veteran previously worked as a director and lecturer at Stratford College. He is best remembered for playing the main villain, John Greer, in the CBS sci-fi drama Person of Interest, created by his nephews, Jonathan and Christopher Nolan.‌View 3 ImagesJohn was 87(Image: WireImage)His character made his debut in the second series and remained a fixture until the show's conclusion in its fifth series in 2016. The news comes as Christopher Nolan's 'breathtaking' war epic has arrived on Netflix.Over the years, Nolan collaborated regularly with his nephews, appearing as Douglas Fredericks, a Wayne Enterprises board member, in Batman Begins and its hugely successful follow-up, The Dark Knight Rises.‌The veteran performer also took on the role of a blind man in Nolan's wartime drama, Dunkirk, alongside the likes of Harry Styles Fionn Whitehead, James D'Arcy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy and Barry Keoghan...