Actor John Nolan, known best for his roles in Batman and Person of Interest, has died aged 87.
The British actor died on Saturday April 11 local time, according to British outlet Stratford-Upon-Avon Herald, with his cause of death not being revealed.
His wife, actress Kim Hartman, described him to the outlet 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.”
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“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.”
The star was uncle to the famed director Christopher Nolan and his brother, screenwriter and producer, Jonathan Nolan.
Following his uncle’s death, Christopher shared in a statement to The Independent, “My uncle John was the first artist I knew, and he taught me more than anyone about the search for truth in acting and the joys of creative achievement.
“I miss him terribly, but take great comfort in my memories of John, particularly those of working together.”
One of the late actor’s most renowned roles was in his nephew Jonathan’s series Person of Interest, where he played MI6 agent John Greer, the villain of the second season.
He also helped out behind-the-scenes of the series for more than two dozen episodes.
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He also supported his nephew Christopher’s projects, with his most recognised role being Wayne Enterprises board member Douglas Fredericks in Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
John also appeared in Christopher’s 1998 film Following and 2017’s Dunkirk.
The late actor got his start as a theatre actor, studying acting at the Drama Centre in London and the Royal Shakespeare Company before scoring his first major role as the titular character on BBC’s Daniel Deronda miniseries in 1970.
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He also starred in BBC’s Doomwatch as scientist Geoff Hardcastle, and as Nick Faunt in the 1973 ITV miniseries Shabby Tiger.
His most recently credited role was in 2024, when he starred in an episode of Dune: Prophecy.
He is survived by his wife Hartman, their children, Miranda and Tom, and two grandchildren.
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