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John Nolan, nan character who starred successful Dark Knight Rises and Person of Interest, has died. He was 87.
The uncle of Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, his decease was reported by nan Stratford-upon-Avon Herald connected Saturday.
John’s woman Kim Hartman described her precocious hubby to nan outlet arsenic “a free spirit, who ever knew what he wanted and acted connected his ain terms; nan only genuinely original philosopher I deliberation I ever knew. Articulate, intelligent and pinch an anarchic wit, he was ever consenting to spot some sides of an argument.
“He was besides nan kindest personification I ever knew – and animals loved him too!” added Hartman. “John was a celebrated and talented teacher, whether explaining a Shakespeare soliloquy aliases really to plaything a play club, and was devoted to his family.”
Born May 22, 1938 successful London, John Nolan trained astatine nan Drama Centre earlier landing nan antheral lead successful Romeo & Juliet astatine Richmond Theatre, other Francesca Annis. He went connected to subordinate nan Royal Court Company and nan Royal Shakespeare Company.
John made his onscreen debut successful a 1967 section of The Prisoner, going connected to look connected shows for illustration Doomwatch, Shabby Tiger, The Water Margin, Marked Personal, General Hospital, Crown Court, ITV Playhouse and Dune: Prophecy. He was known for playing ex-MI6 supplier John Greer connected Person of Interest.
After appearing successful his nephew Christopher Nolan’s 1998 directorial debut Following, nan character besides played Wayne Enterprises committee personnel Fredericks successful Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012), arsenic good arsenic Dunkirk (2017).
John is survived by woman Kim and their 2 children.
