Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Executive producer, Science fiction writer, Screenwriter, Showrunner, Film director
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Sue Vertue
Education
University of Glasgow
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Στέφανος)
Popularity
Tier B -- 23,339 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 51
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Career
Career spanning 15 years (2007-2022)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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Filmography (16)
Douglas Is Cancelled
Writer
The Time Traveler's Wife
Writer
Inside Man
Writer
The Final Problem
Writer
The Lying Detec...
The Lying Detective
Writer
The Sign of Three
The Sign of Three
Writer
His Last Vow
His Last Vow
Writer
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Film
The Last Day
Writer
A Scandal in Be...
A Scandal in Belgravia
Writer
AWARDS (1)
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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Biography
Steven W. Moffat is a British TV writer. After he established himself as a comedic writer early on in his career, writing the sitcoms 'Couplings' and 'Press Gang' in the 1990's, he later-on also became well-known as an horror and adventure writer throughout the 2000's, writing for the revival of popular BBC science-fiction show 'Doctor Who', receiving the most BAFTA awards any 'Doctor Who' writer has ever received for his scripts for the show. From 2010 on, he took over as show runner of 'Doctor Who' from Russell T. Davies, passing the job on to Chris Chibnall in 2018 after Series 10. In 2010, he also created BBC's literary adaptation crime series 'Sherlock' with Mark Gatiss, on which they concluded their work in 2017 after four series, after it had become an international success and made it's title stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman world-famous. In 2011, he wrote the script for a major Hollywood blockbuster, Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin'. 2020, he continued work with Gatiss, as they created another literary adaptation for the BBC, 'Dracula'. He is one of Britain's most distinguished and well-known TV writers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Steven Moffat?
Steven Moffat is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Steven Moffat born?
Steven Moffat was born in Paisley, Scotland, UK .
What movies or shows has Steven Moffat been in?
Steven Moffat has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include Douglas Is Cancelled (2024), The Time Traveler's Wife (2022), Inside Man (2022), The Final Problem (2019), The Lying Detective (2017).
What is Steven Moffat known for?
Steven Moffat is primarily known as a writer. Steven W. Moffat is a British TV writer. After he established himself as a comedic writer early on in his career, writing the sitcoms 'Couplings'…
Where can I find more information about Steven Moffat?
You can find more about Steven Moffat on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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