Christopher Nolan Filmography: Every Movie and TV Show in Order
All 18 Christopher Nolan roles in chronological order (1953 to 2025): 15 movies and 3 TV series.

How many movies and TV shows has Christopher Nolan been in? This complete Christopher Nolan filmography lists 18 credited roles (15 films, 3 TV series), in chronological order from 1953 to 2025, with links to our full guides where available.
Christopher Nolan movies in order
- Tarantella (1989) as Man in Black
- Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight (2008) as Self
- Batman Tech (2008) as Self
- Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- These Amazing Shadows (2011) as Self
- The Batmobile (2012) as Self
- Side by Side (2012) as Self
- Ending the Knight (2012) as Self
- The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy (2013) as Self
- Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey (2014) as Self
- The Science of Interstellar (2014) as Self
- Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2019) as Self
- Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020) as Self
- To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb (2023) as Self - Writer / Director, "Oppenheimer"
- Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025) as Self
Christopher Nolan TV shows
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018) as Self
- 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023) as Self
Filmography data via TMDB, refreshed automatically as new roles are announced.
Frequently asked questions
How many movies has Christopher Nolan been in?
Christopher Nolan has 15 credited film roles and 3 TV roles, for a total of 18 credits from 1953 to 2025.
What was Christopher Nolan's first major role?
The Oscars (1953).
What is Christopher Nolan's most recent project?
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025).



