John Nolan (British actor)

John Nolan
Born(1938-05-22)22 May 1938
Kent, England
Died11 April 2026(2026-04-11) (aged 87)
OccupationActor
Years active1965–2026
Spouse
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(m. 1975)​
Children2
RelativesChristopher Nolan (nephew)
Jonathan Nolan (nephew)

John Francis Nolan (22 May 1938 – 11 April 2026) was an English actor known for his roles as John Greer in Person of Interest, Nick Faunt in Shabby Tiger, and Wayne Enterprises board member Douglas Fredericks in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises.

Life and career

Nolan was born in London, England, on 22 May 1938. He was married to Kim Hartman from 1975 until his death;[1] he had a son and a daughter. He was the paternal uncle of brothers Christopher and Jonathan Nolan.[2]

He had a recurring role in his nephew Jonathan's television series Person of Interest as John Greer, a mysterious British figure connected with Decima Technologies and the main villain from seasons three to five of the show.[3]

Nolan died on 11 April 2026, at the age of 87.[4][5][6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1965ITV PlayhouseRayTV series, Episode: "Lucky for Some"
1967The PrisonerYoung GuestTV series, Episode: "Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling"
1969HadleighMickTV series, Episode: "Patron of the Arts"
1969Strange ReportCliff HuntTV series, Episode: "Report 8319: Grenade - What Price Change?"
1970Daniel DerondaDaniel DerondaTV mini-series, all 6 Episodes
1970–1971DoomwatchGeoff HardcastleTV series, Series 2, 10 episodes
1973Bequest to the NationCapt. BlackwoodReleased in the US as The Nelson Affair
1973Shabby TigerNick FauntTV mini-series, all 7 Episodes
1974ThrillerMarty FullerTV series, Episode: "In the Steps of a Dead Man"
1974Marked PersonalSean CarterTV series, 2 Episodes: #1.51 and #1.52
1975The SweeneyBernie ConwayTV series, Episode: "Golden Boy"
1975Six Days of JusticeDr. BryantTV series, Episode: "Belonging"
1976Dickens of LondonWillisTV mini-series, Episode: "Success"
1977Crown CourtInsp. FlemingTV series, Episode: "A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing: Part 1"
1977ITV Sunday Night DramaMilosTV series, Episode: "A Superstition"
1978TerrorJames Garrick
19781990TomsonTV series, Episode: "Pentagons"
1978TargetScott TaylorTV series, Episode: "The Trouble with Charlie"
1979Return of the SaintCoreyTV series, Episode: "Hot Run"
1979The World Is Full of Married MenJoe
1980Enemy at the DoorPaddy BurkeTV series, Episode: "The Education of Nils Borg"
1980ITV PlayhouseDoctorTV series, Episode: "A Rod of Iron"
1998FollowingThe Policeman
2001Masterpiece TheatreBalthazarTV series, Episode: "The Merchant of Venice"
2003Silent WitnessMr. O'GaraTV series, Episode: "Answering Fire: Part 1"
2005Batman BeginsFredericks
2012The Dark Knight Rises
2013–2016Person of InterestJohn GreerTV series, Seasons 2–5, 27 episodes
2017DunkirkBlind Man
2024 Dune: Prophecy Speaker of the High Council

References

  1. ↑ "John Nolan biography". John-Nolan.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  2. ↑ Gray, Ali (29 June 2012). "25 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About The Dark Knight Saga". IGN. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  3. ↑ McFarland, Melanie (1 June 2016). "'Person of Interest' Producers Remember the Most Memorable Guest Stars". Variety. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  4. ↑ Gibson, Richard (11 April 2026). "Tributes to John Nolan - actor, director and a free spirit". Stratford Herald. Archived from the original on 11 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Garner, Glenn (11 April 2026). "John Nolan Dies: 'Dark Knight Rises' & 'Person of Interest' Actor Was 87". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  6. ↑ Barnes, Mike (11 April 2026). "John Nolan, Actor in Batman Films and 'Person of Interest,' Dies at 87". The Hollywood Reporter.
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